The purpose of this qualification is:
* To provide hotel and tourism management programmes that will enhance the knowledge base, skills and professionalism of those working or intending to work in the hotel and tourism management sector. * To produce dedicated, professional practitioners who hold a qualification which is well regarded by employers in the hotel and tourism management industry. * To prepare graduates for life-long learning, with the desire to constantly update their knowledge and skills within a changing work environment particularly in the hotel and tourism management industry.

The Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management is intended to produce graduates who will have the ability to deal with issues logically, using knowledge, resources and available literature as necessary and appropriate. On completion of the Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management graduates will be able to: * Demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to the application of hotel and tourism management, including key ideas, principles and concepts associated with the theory and application of the papers * Think critically, analyse relevant issues, solve theoretical and practical problems and discuss these within the context of hotel and tourism management in a logical and competent manner * Understand, apply and communicate principles and concepts within the hotel and tourism management sector * Function as confident, capable and professional practitioners at senior level and as life-long learners

Graduates will be able to progress to further study in the area of hotel and tourism management.

To be eligible for admission to this programme, all applicants must meet three admission requirements: * Requirements for either General, Special, or Discretionary admission * Any additional Programme specific requirements * English language requirements General Admission: To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date the programme starts, and meet one of the following requirements: University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 Three subjects at level 3, made up of: 14 credits in each of three approved subjects Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: 5 credits in reading 5 credits in writing Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required). Or Satisfied the criteria for entrance to a New Zealand University with an equivalent to the above from another secondary qualification. Or Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 4 or above with a relevant pathway. Special Admission: Applicants who have attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the programme is to commence and who do not meet the general admission requirements stated above and who believe that they have the level of preparedness for study at this level may apply for special admission. In assessing whether to grant special admission the primary focus will be on the applicant's ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. All decisions will be at the discretion of the Relevant Academic Authority. Discretionary Admission: Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements stated above and who believe that they have the level of preparedness for study at this level may apply for discretionary admission. In assessing whether to grant discretionary admission the primary focus will be on the applicant's ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. All decisions will be at the discretion of the Relevant Academic Authority. English Language Requirements: All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme. International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as outlined in the table for internationally recognised English proficiency outcomes for international students from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International Ākonga webpage. All applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary language literacy proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by the equivalence of: * 10 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: - 5 credits in reading - 5 credits in writing Applicants who are unable to provide evidence of the above may be required to demonstrate capability using an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules. International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as outlined in the table for internationally recognised English proficiency outcomes for international students from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International Ākonga webpage.