Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Master of Applied Hotel Management | |||
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Qualification Type | Masters Degree | |||
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Level | 9 | |||
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Credits | 180 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The Master of Applied Hotel Management aims to foster advanced expertise and innovation in the complex domain of hotel management, catering to a diverse cohort of learners and to equip students with the capabilities needed to enhance hotel operations, employ advanced marketing and financial strategies, and lead sustainable and innovative projects within the hospitality sector. Learners will be equipped with a toolbox of contemporary academic and industry frameworks that can be applied to deal with real world industry challenges.
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Graduate profile |
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
GPO 1: Apply advanced operational management frameworks and methodologies to optimise efficiency, service quality, and overall performance in the hotel industry. GPO 2: Apply advanced theories of change management, organisational behaviour, and critical decision-making to drive business growth and transformation in the hotel industry. GPO 3: Develop data-driven marketing strategies to enhance brand positioning and customer loyalty in the hotel industry. GPO 4: Apply financial analysis tools, forecasting techniques, and strategic financial decision-making models to effectively manage financial resources in the hotel industry. GPO 5: Utilise advanced data analytics to enhance operational and strategic outcomes in the hotel industry. GPO 6: Critically evaluate sustainable business practises to enhance cultural, environmental, economic, and social sustainability within the hotel industry. |
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Education pathways |
Graduates of the Master of Applied Hotel Management (Level 9) may be able to continue onto Doctoral-level studies in management related fields at New Zealand or international universities
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Entry Requirements |
Admission to the programme is subject to applicants meeting the requirements as stated below, and those contained in the Admissions and Enrolment Policy. Applicants must, generally, meet the criteria for a recognised Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, or possess relevant work or professional experience at an appropriate level. Exceptions for discretionary and special admission are available, subject to approval by the Academic Board. There are no age restrictions to admissions.
A recognised Bachelor's Degree or Graduate Diploma (or higher) in a relevant discipline with a grade average of B- or higher, and at least two years of work experience in an operational setting relevant to the hotel industry; or A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, with the equivalent of a grade average of B- or higher; or At least five years experience as a director or senior leadership role in a 4 or 5 star hotel. International students that meet the English language requirements as set out in Rule 22 of the NZQF Programme Approval, Recognition and Accreditation Rules 2025, may be eligible for enrolment subject to meeting appropriate academic criteria. In addition, applicants for whom English is not their first language require an Academic IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score lower than 6.0. Discretionary admission: Applicants who do not meet the qualification admission requirements defined above may apply for discretionary admission by completion of a relevant programme of learning at NZQF level 7. Applicants who do not meet the work experience admission requirements defined above may apply for permission to undertake operational training and will be required to successfully complete operational training before undertaking the industry placement component of the programme. |
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Education Organisation | Pacific International Hotel Management School Limited | |||
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Developed By | Pacific International Hotel Management School Limited | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 5422 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2025-09-15 10:58:35.553 | |||
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Next Review | 2030-08-20 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content |
Master's by coursework
RES-400-8: Applied Evaluation Research for Hotels (Level 8, 30 credits) DPT-400-8: Applied Operations Management in Hotels (Level 8, 30 credits) FIN-400-8: Finance for Hotel Managers (Level 8, 15 credits) PPL-400-8: Leadership & Human Resource Management in Hotels (Level 8, 15 credits) ORG-400-8: Strategic Hotel Management (Level 8, 15 credits) MKT-400-8: Strategic Marketing Management for Hotels (Level 8, 15 credits) RES-500-9: Work-based Qualitative Research in Hotel Management (Level 9, 30 credits) RES-501-9: Work-based Quantitative Research in Hotel Management (Level 9, 30 credits) RES-502-9: Applied Research Project in Hotel Management (Level 9, 60 credits) - optional |
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