New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) with a focus on Tourism
- Dunedin
- 17 weeks full-time; not available part-time
- Level 4
- Starts February 2023
- Apply until start date
Adventurous, friendly and enthusiastic? Enjoy meeting new people and keen to travel? Then the tourism industry could be for you and this hands-on programme is the perfect first step to discovering that. You'll gain a great understanding of the tourism and travel industry whilst developing your study skills and getting a taste of what studying at a Polytechnic is all about. Graduates will be able to work in a variety of roles in the tourism industry or may choose to continue with study. By successfully completing this programme, you will have guaranteed entry* into the New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5), New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) and Bachelor of Applied Management (*as long as you meet the stated English Language requirement).
New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5)
- Dunedin
- One year full-time; up to three years part-time
- Level 5
- Starts July
- Apply until start date
Keen to hold supervisory positions in the tourism and travel industry? Then this is the qualification for you! Learn how to effectively implement processes that actively support and enhance the visitor experience and evaluate local, national and international tourism operating environments. A fieldtrip to a tourist region, guest speakers and local tourism enterprise visits will help to build knowledge and connect theory and practice.
Bachelor of Applied Management
- Dunedin Campus or Auckland International Campus (international students only)
- Three years full-time; six years part-time (part-time only available in Dunedin)
- Level 7
- Starts Dunedin: February and July; Auckland: February, April, July and October
- Apply until start date (Dunedin); anytime (Auckland)
Gain a business degree based in real-world knowledge. As organisations are constantly changing, real-life learning is more relevant than ever.
This programme has industry experiences at its centre with case studies and workplace-based or focused assignments. The practical learning doesn’t stop there as you’ll also complete an internship during your third year. This internship will place you within a real-world business where you’ll need to complete a research project as part of your time with the organisation. A shorter work-based learning option is available for those with prior knowledge, skills and experience!
OSTC Manaaki Tauira
- Starts anytime
- Apply via your school's career advisor
People travel from all around the world to learn more about the Māori culture of New Zealand. Stand tall and be proud of your whakapapa. You will learn the importance of strong connections to your cultural heritage and the value these can bring to a wide range of career paths.
OSTC Business and Tourism (Level 3)
- Dunedin
- Starts anytime
- Apply via your school's career advisor
Want to explore what a career in business or tourism would be like? This Otago Secondary-Tertiary College programme is for high school students and will be studied every Friday during the school year. Amongst other things, you'll learn how to create the ultimate tourism experience through customer service or an event and how to attract tourists through destination marketing.
