Unitec Institute of Technology

Diploma in Tourism Leadership and Management

Programme summary

Career opportunities

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Programme summary

Develop the skills for a career in tourism. Gain an understanding of the tourism industry, marketing and successful tourism businesses. Practise what you've learnt in a tourism practicum.

New students cannot enrol in the Diploma in Tourism Leadership and Management. These courses are now incorporated into the Bachelor of Business.

Have you always dreamt of a leading role in the travel or tourism industry? The Diploma in Tourism Leadership and Management provides you with the skills to become a future tourism industry leader – determined to ensure all New Zealand’s visitors, both international and domestic, experience the best our country can offer. Develop the skills you need for a career in tourism operations, sales and marketing, tour guiding and special event management, and help ensure that all of New Zealand's tourists access the best experience the country can offer.

Learn to manage others in teams and to develop your own skills and abilities, while gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of business processes, legal and economic environments and the critical factors in the success of a tourism business. Five compulsory courses form the basis of your studies.

Gain a thorough understanding of the tourism industry, marketing and successful tourism businesses. Find out how to use computer reservation systems, learn about IATA ticketing and fare construction, and further your knowledge of business and events tourism.

Choose from a range of electives that cover areas such as computer reservation systems, IATA ticketing and fare construction, event management or niche tourism. Other electives from the disciplines of sport, business, languages and communication round out your studies and allow you to specialise in an area of choice from Unitec’s wide range of programmes.

Real-world learning
Gain hands-on experience through adventure-based activities with AdventureWorks and real tours.

Experienced lecturers
You’ll learn from experienced travel and tourism practitioners who have come from successful careers in some of the top tourism and travel companies in New Zealand and overseas, working in marketing, computer reservation systems, management, customer service, tour guiding, adventure tourism, sales, recruitment and teaching. Equipped with first-hand experience of the world’s most enticing destinations, they’ll give you real insights, as well as their tips for success.

Industry recognition
We’re in constant contact with both the travel and tourism industries. This programme is recognised by the travel and tourism industries and will provide you with the practical skills you’ll need for your future career.