New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 6)
The New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 6) is an intermediate-level qualification comprising 7 courses for students seeking to gain a firm grasp of the basic principles of hospitality management and their application.
A one-year intermediate-level qualification designed for people looking to advance into more supervisory and senior roles in hospitality operations.
Study a Hospitality Management Diploma as a pathway into the Bachelor of Business
The Bachelor of Business has a Tourism and Hospitality Management study pathway and is designed to enable students to become problem-solving professionals who can adapt to a fast-changing world and make a meaningful contribution to society, locally and internationally.
Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5) may have 120 advanced standing credits awarded towards the Bachelor of Business degree and graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 6) may have an additional 120 advanced standing credits awarded towards the Bachelor of Business.
NZDHM (Level 6) NZQA Qualification Overview »
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Job Opportunities
Supervisory roles at an operational level in the hospitality sector, including reservations, housekeeping, accommodation, food and beverage services and customer service.
Programme Structure/Courses
The programme comprises 14 courses, including:
Duration & Start Dates
Duration
3 semesters full-time
Start Dates in 2023
Apply here for Trimester 1: 31 January 2023
Apply here for Trimester 2: 22 May 2023
Apply here for Trimester 3: 11 September 2023
Trimesters and scheduled breaks:
Trimester 1, 2023 - 31 January to 5 May
Trimester 2, 2023 - 22 May to 25 August
Trimester 3, 2023 - 11 September to 15 December
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of the New Zealand Diploma of Hospitality Management (Level 5), or equivalent New Zealand qualification; or
Equivalent overseas qualification; or
Demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills; and
IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 60 (with a writing score of 18) / Pearson 50 / NZCEL L4; and
17 years and over
Fees
International Students
2023 Programme Fees: NZ$20,000 per 120 credits
Resource Fees: NZ$960
Total: NZ$20,960 per 120 credits
Plus a compulsory Student Services Fee of NZ$300 per year (or NZ$30 per month or part thereof).
Domestic Students
2023 Programme Fees: NZ$4,360 per 120 credits
Resource Fees: NZ$960
Total: NZ$5,320 per 120 credits
Plus a compulsory Student Services Fee of NZ$300 per year (or NZ$30 per month or part thereof).
Note: International students from Pacific Island countries should contact Sonia Giraldo for tuition fee details:
Phone: +64 9 815 1717 ext 638
Email: soniag@ais.ac.nz
This programme is eligible for a student loan from Studylink. Contact Studylink on 0800 88 99 00 or log on to www.studylink.govt.nz to apply for student finance.