Master of International Hospitality Management - AUT University

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Incorporating the Postgraduate Certificate in International Hospitality Management & Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management

This two-year masters is designed to meet the growing demand from hospitality professionals for a postgraduate qualification that has global emphasis. The Master of International Hospitality Management aims to produce graduates well versed in critical evaluation and analysis – skills vital to senior level management in hospitality or further study in the area. Students complete papers in hospitality management, strategic and contemporary issues and research methodology, and must complete either a full year research thesis or half year dissertation.

Programme Code: AK3705
Level: 9
Points: 240
Duration: Two years full time / Maximum five years part 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

• The educational requirement for admission is completion of a relevant bachelors degree with a B pass average or better in papers at Level 7 or equivalent.
• An applicant who does not meet the educational requirement for admission will be required to submit evidence of the ability to study at Level 8.
• An applicant may be required to attend a selection interview

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

Graduates will be prepared to assume senior management roles within the global hospitality industry or engage in further postgraduate study.
Graduates will demonstrate:

• Advanced knowledge and skills in the field of international hospitality management
• Ability to carry out applied research in academic and professional settings
• Ability to examine a current international issue affecting the hospitality industry
• Effective leadership and management skills for senior level positions in the hospitality industry
• Highly effective problem-solving abilities

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Senior level positions in the New Zealand and international hospitality industry. Graduates have the opportunity to pursue careers in hotel operations, hospitality finance, hospitality real estate, human resource management, sales and marketing, information technology, food and beverage management or selfemployment.

FURTHER STUDIES

Doctor of Philosophy

PAPERS

Using a strategic approach, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the field of international hospitality management. They will also have opportunities to carry out applied research. Students’ paper selection will depend on the option they take – thesis or dissertation.

CORE
218100 Strategic Issues: Hospitality Management
218101 Human Behaviour: Hospitality Organisations
218102 Contemporary Topic: Hospitality Management

ELECTIVE
288501 Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
288502 Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis
288600 Policy Research and Evaluation
288700 Human Services Organisations
358105 International Business Management
358106 The International Business Environment
478002 Research Methodology
488001 Advanced Marketing Management
488002 Contemporary Marketing Issues

OR any other AUT University Level 8 or 9 paper approved by the
Board of Studies

AND
219600 Dissertation
OR
219500 Thesis