AIS To Launch Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management in 2015
AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND, 8 DEC 2015
Auckland Institute of Studies is pleased to announce that it has received NZQA approval to launch the AIS Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
programme.
The GDHM is a one-year, 120 credit level 7 programme, designed for graduates of a bachelor’s degree or similar qualification in
a discipline other than hospitality management, who wish to gain the knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the
hospitality industry.
The hospitality industry is experiencing strong demand for skilled managers, both in New Zealand and worldwide. Hamish
Small, Head of Hospitality Management at AIS highlights the excellent employment prospects for AIS GDHM graduates.
“By 2017, the New Zealand hospitality industry will require a large number of knowledgeable, skilled leaders to meet the
ever-increasing demand that will be expected to assist this exciting field in its growth. The career opportunities could
be endless, so by gaining such a qualification as the AIS GDHM, graduates can look forward to a very prosperous career.
The support shown by industry itself in the development of this qualification has been very proactive, so here at AIS we
look forward to meeting all stakeholder needs".
The programme is targeted at two groups of potential students.
Firstly, domestic or international graduates from any other academic disciplines seeking to augment the skills and
knowledge gained in their bachelor’s degrees, who wish to seek employment at trainee management level in the hospitality
industry.
Secondly, professionals already working within the industry, seeking the validation of a formal qualification,
permitting advancement towards management at higher levels and also postgraduate studies, if so desired.
Opportunities for GDHM graduates will be in rooms division, accommodation management, reservations and sales, marketing,
HR, events management, front desk, food and beverage management, and customer service.
The programme contains six courses delivered over the period of one year, and includes a mixture of face-to-face
classes, self-directed study, and importantly, supervised work experience. The final paper will be a three- month
industry internship, supported by the AIS Industry Placement Supervisor, working in conjunction with AIS industry
partners.
Strong support from industry partners will maximise graduate outcomes for GDHM students.
Briana Jellyman of Millenium and Copthorne Hotels comments, “The Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management that AIS are
offering will be greatly beneficial to the hospitality industry. For those looking to further their education, I believe
there is not enough on offer in New Zealand....I believe employers in the industry are looking more towards employees
with both industry experience and qualifications. The courses on offer are well rounded and cover a great range of
subjects. By including the Hospitality Industry Practice component, this is a great way for students to gain experience
and be able to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real life situations.”
AIS Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
Job Opportunities
Management positions in NZ’s largest industry - hotels, resorts, restaurants, marketing and sales, events and convention
centre managers, food and beverage management, rooms division management, customer service.
Duration
3 14-week semesters over one year, full-time
Start Dates 2015
2 February, 25 May, 14 September
Entry Requirements
• Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass standard; and
• IELTS 6.0 with no individual band lower than 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 60 and supported by a minimum writing score of 20 / TEP
39 or equivalent with no band less than 12
• Candidates without a Bachelor degree but with an appropriate mix of a lesser qualification and work experience may be
approved for special admission by the Academic Board
More information on the GDHM can be found at http://www.ais.ac.nz/programmes/hospitality-management/graduate-diploma/
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