Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 7)

The Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 7) at Western Institute of Technology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry, including management principles, culinary arts, and event planning. The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of hospitality management, providing students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in this field. Students will gain hands-on experience through internships and industry placements, giving them the opportunity to apply their learning in a real-world setting.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those who are interested in pursuing a career in hospitality management, including hotel and restaurant management, event planning, and culinary arts. The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in this field, and our experienced lecturers will provide guidance and support throughout the program.

Unlock Your Potential at Western Institute of Technology - The Perfect Place for Hospitality Management Aspirants!

Western Institute of Technology offers a unique learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Our state-of-the-art facilities and industry connections provide students with the best possible platform to succeed in their chosen career. In addition, our small class sizes ensure that each student receives individualized attention and support throughout their studies.

Hospitality is a dynamic industry that needs qualified supervisors and managers. Gain the skills to guide businesses in this fast-paced and people-focused industry. There's plenty of demand for qualified managers and supervisors with the skills to manage hospitality businesses. You'll learn how to lead teams in large multinational corporates as well as small niche accommodation businesses, cafes and restaurants.

Learn about food and beverage management, event planning and logistics and services marketing management from industry experienced tutors.

The skills and knowledge you gain are put into practice with a cooperative education project, which includes a professional work placement for a local business, which ensures you possess both the skills and the hands-on experience to succeed in the job market.

The Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management will give you work-ready skills to guide businesses in this fast-paced and people focused industry. There’s demand for qualified managers and supervisors with the skills to manage hospitality businesses. 

Graduate diplomas are designed to be completed full-time in one year. It is possible to complete the diploma part-time, which will increase the programme duration.

Graduates will be able to:

have a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which managers operate in New Zealand and internationally, that will enable them to apply that knowledge at both organisational and strategic levels in a range of hospitality enterprises. On reaching the workplace, graduates will have current specialised knowledge and be able to integrate into their workplace environment quickly, having spent time through their course of study in a work context applying the knowledge and skills of the curriculum.

• Degree; or

• Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work/life experience; or

• Equivalent knowledge, life skills, work experience or study.