The Tourism Opportunities (International Learners) programme at EIT is a specialised two-year tourism and travel pathway programme designed exclusively for international students. The course combines three New Zealand tourism qualifications and prepares students for careers in the global tourism, travel, hospitality, and visitor services industries.

The programme focuses on:

• Tourism operations
• Travel services
• Customer service
• Tourism marketing
• Event planning
• Visitor experience
• Tourism business systems
• Workplace skills

Why Study Tourism Opportunities (International Learners) at EIT?

Key Reasons to Choose This Programme

• Designed specifically for international students
• Includes three recognised New Zealand tourism qualifications
• Practical tourism and travel industry training
• Strong focus on customer service and workplace skills
• Industry-relevant curriculum with tourism business knowledge
• Pathway into tourism, travel, airlines, hospitality, and visitor services
• Learn about New Zealand tourism destinations and experiences
• Supportive learning environment with international student services
• Opportunity to study in Hawke’s Bay, one of New Zealand’s major tourism regions

Subjects / Topics Offered

The programme develops practical and theoretical tourism industry knowledge.

Key Areas of Study

Students may study topics such as:

• Tourism workplace practices
• Customer service and selling skills
• Tourism business systems
• Tourism marketing
• Event planning
• Tourism quality management
• New Zealand tourism destinations
• Hawke’s Bay tourism industry knowledge
• Travel operations
• Visitor experience management
• Communication skills
• Hospitality service
• Barista skills
• Emergency first aid
• Tourism industry operations

Disciplines / Specialisations Offered

The programme focuses on:

• Tourism
• Travel Services
• Visitor Experience
• Hospitality Support
• Event Tourism
• Customer Service
• Tourism Operations

Career Outcomes

Graduates may work in various tourism and travel sectors including:

• Travel Agencies
• Visitor Information Centres
• Airlines
• Tourism Attractions
• Tour Operations
• Accommodation and Hotels
• Transportation Services
• Tourism Event Coordination
• Hospitality Services
• Customer Service Roles

Potential job titles include:

• Travel Consultant
• Tourism Assistant
• Visitor Services Officer
• Tour Coordinator
• Reservations Consultant
• Tourism Sales Assistant
• Tourism Operations Assistant

Highlights of the Programme

What Makes This Programme Unique?

• Designed specifically for international learners
• Includes multiple New Zealand tourism qualifications
• Practical tourism and travel training
• Industry-focused learning
• Study in a tourism-rich New Zealand region
• Small class sizes and supportive faculty
• Strong focus on employability skills
• Exposure to real tourism industry practices

Latest Updates / Important Notes

Latest Programme Information

• Enrolments for 2026 are currently open
• Programme remains exclusive to international students
• Tourism industry demand in New Zealand continues to recover and grow
• EIT continues to expand support services for international students

Special Requirements

Students should:

• Be prepared for full-time study
• Complete self-directed learning outside classroom hours
• Participate in practical learning activities
• Meet New Zealand visa and attendance requirements

Students are expected to spend approximately:

• 15–20 hours weekly on self-study outside class hours.

International Student Support

EIT provides comprehensive international student support services including:

• Academic learning support
• Career counselling
• Wellbeing services
• Disability support
• International student advisors
• Accommodation guidance
• Orientation programmes

Visa Requirements for International Students

International students generally require:

• Valid New Zealand Student Visa
• Offer of Place from EIT
• Proof of tuition fee payment
• Financial evidence for living expenses
• Valid passport
• Medical and travel insurance
• English language proficiency proof