Diploma in Hospitality Management - AUT University

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The Diploma in Hospitality Management creates a platform for a variety of rewarding careers in the hospitality industry, from international hotels, restaurants, wine and beverage service and sales through to owner-operated catering operations. It has a practical focus with a strong theoretical and business foundation.

Programme Code: AK3675
Level: 5
Points: 240
Duration: Two years full time
Venue: City campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 27 June 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• NCEA: 48 Level 2 credits including 8 Level 2 credits in a language-rich subject
• CIE: Total 60 points at UCAS, including a language rich subject
• Interview may be required Language Rich Subjects: English, History, Geography, Classical Studies, History of Art or Media Studies, Economics, Te Reo, Physical Education, Drama, Social Studies.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

You will learn not only the fundamentals of food and beverage service, front office operations and culinary skills, but you will also be introduced to applied managerial subjects and be given a solid grounding in business skills including financial operations and services marketing. The Diploma is recognised by New Zealand’s top hospitality operators and the Hotel and Catering Institutes Management Association (HCIMA) in London.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates will be equipped to work as a junior member of the management or operational team in a variety of hospitality operations. Many of our previous graduates now hold senior management positions within the hospitality industry while others are successfully employed in hotels, restaurants, wine sales, owneroperated catering operations and the tourism industry.

FURTHER STUDIES
Bachelor of International Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Tourism Studies

PAPERS

The Diploma in Hospitality Management is made up of Level 4, 5 and 6 papers that include hospitality and business subject areas.

YEAR ONE
154012 Academic Literacies in Hospitality II
214404 Kitchen Operations
214405 Food and Beverage Operations
214406 Accommodation Operations
214407 Information Technology for Hospitality and Tourism
214408 Financial Operations for Hospitality and Tourism
215412 Services Marketing for Hospitality
215413 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

YEAR TWO
215401 Food and Beverage Management
215403 Advanced Beverage Studies
215404 Accommodation Management
215410 Hospitality and Tourism Human Resources
215411 Hospitality Tourism Partnership
216008 Service Management for Hospitality
216620 Event Planning

And 15 points at Level 5 or above from any AUT University paper approved by the Board of Studies. Students are also required to complete 300 hours of industry practice.