Postgraduate Diploma in Hotel Management

at Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) New Zealand

The PIHMS Postgraduate Diploma blends business management theory and operational training in a hotel environment, and also includes Paid Industry Placement leading to excellent career opportunities.

This program will give you the right skills and work experience to set you on a fast track into management positions and become a success.

Business and Management
Being a hotel, hospitality or tourism professional requires you to assess different situations and make decisions quickly, with particular focus on ensuring a positive experience for your guests.

The PIHMS Postgraduate Diploma will prepare you with the latest Hotel practices and business skills,  allowing you to create an environment that provides an exceptional experience for your guests. Additional skills in leadership, communication, critical thinking, will ensure you will be in high demand with businesses in New Zealand and globally.

During this Masters degree you will be required to produce a comprehensive thesis focusing on your chosen field within the hotels/hospitality industry. This will assist you in gaining expertise, allowing you to specialize in this area of work when you graduate.

Specialisation areas include: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Management, Human Resources, Food and Beverage, IT, Front Office and Rooms Division.

Business and Management
Being a hotel, hospitality or tourism professional means being able to assess different situations and make effective decisions quickly, with a focus on your guests experience.

The PIHMS Masters programme will prepare you with the latest business/management practices and skills to allow you to create an environment that provides an exceptional experience for your guests. You will also acquire the leadership, communication, critical thinking, analytical and marketing skills required in many different businesses in New Zealand and globally.

Our Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management programme is perfect if you have aspirations to work in management or business roles within the tourism, hospitality and hotel industry.

Whether managing a word-class hotel, recruiting the next Master Chef or planning the event of the century, this degree is designed to equip you with all the skills and knowledge required for a successful and fulfilling career.

The skills acquired may also be useful for those who are interested in starting up their own business.