The Master of International Hospitality Management at AUT is an advanced Level 9 postgraduate degree designed for students who want to build senior leadership, research, and strategic management expertise in the global hospitality industry. The programme develops advanced analytical, operational, research, and leadership skills while exploring contemporary hospitality challenges and international industry trends.

The programme is suitable for:

• Hospitality graduates
• Tourism and hotel professionals
• Restaurant and luxury hospitality managers
• Hospitality entrepreneurs
• Students interested in research and doctoral study
• Professionals seeking senior leadership roles in hospitality and tourism

Key Reasons to Choose This Programme

• Globally ranked hospitality management master’s programme
• Strong industry-connected learning environment
• Focus on leadership, luxury hospitality, sustainability, ethics, and strategy
• Research pathways including thesis, dissertation, and applied projects
• Opportunity to study in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest tourism and hospitality city
• Internationally recognised faculty and academic supervision
• Flexible study pathways and part-time options
• Excellent preparation for senior hospitality leadership roles and doctoral study
• Exposure to real-world hospitality challenges and industry collaboration opportunities

Programme Structure / Subjects Offered

Students complete 180 points through coursework and a research pathway.

Research Methods Courses

• CLSY810 Qualitative Social Research Methods
• CLSY811 Quantitative Social Research Methods

Hospitality Management Courses

Students may study topics including:

• HOSP801 Managing Luxury
• HOSP802 Profitable Financial Strategies for Responsible Enterprises
• HOSP803 Hospitality Marketing Research
• HOSP804 People, Power and Profit: Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Employment
• HOSP805 Strategic Management in Hospitality
• HOSP806 Designing a Hospitable Organisational Culture
• HOSP807 Leadership and Ethics in Hospitality and Tourism
• TOUR815 Critical Tourism & Hospitality Perspectives
• TOUR818 Risk, Resilience and Crisis Management

Disciplines / Specialisations Covered

The programme includes advanced study in:

• International Hospitality Management
• Luxury Hospitality
• Hospitality Leadership
• Strategic Hospitality Management
• Hospitality Marketing
• Financial Management
• Organisational Culture
• Ethics and Sustainability
• Tourism and Hospitality Research
• Crisis and Risk Management
• Visitor Experience Management

Career Outcomes

Graduates may work in areas such as:

Hospitality Industry

• Hotel General Manager
• Luxury Hospitality Manager
• Resort Operations Manager
• Hospitality Consultant
• Food and Beverage Director

Tourism & Visitor Economy

• Destination Management Specialist
• Visitor Experience Manager
• Hospitality Marketing Executive

Research & Education

• Hospitality Researcher
• Lecturer or Academic
• Doctoral research pathway

Business & Consultancy

• Strategic Hospitality Consultant
• Organisational Development Specialist
• Hospitality Entrepreneur

Public Sector

•  Government tourism agencies
• Destination marketing organisations
• Tourism and hospitality policy roles

Visa Requirements for International Students

International students generally require:

• Valid New Zealand student visa
• Offer of Place from AUT
• Proof of tuition fee payment
• Evidence of sufficient living funds
• Valid passport
• Medical and travel insurance
• English language proficiency proof

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

Important Notes

• Some courses may only be available in specific semesters.
• Students need satisfactory academic performance for research progression.
• Research projects are supervised by academic experts in hospitality and tourism.
• The programme provides pathways into doctoral and advanced research study.

AUT continues strengthening industry partnerships that may create opportunities for:

• Scholarships
• Internships
• Applied industry learning
• Employment pathways

Industry Engagement & Research Opportunities

Students benefit from:

• Research supervision by internationally recognised academics
• Industry-linked projects
• Hospitality leadership development
• Strategic management training
• Networking with hospitality and tourism professionals

Programme Highlights

• Globally ranked hospitality management master’s degree
• Advanced Level 9 postgraduate qualification
• Strong research and leadership focus
• Flexible thesis, dissertation, and applied project pathways
• Industry-connected curriculum
• Study in Auckland, New Zealand’s hospitality hub
• International learning environment
• Pathway to doctoral study and senior leadership careers