Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management

at Queenstown Resort College (QRC) - Queenstown Campus New Zealand

A Diploma in Hospitality Management equips graduates with the skills needed to work in the world’s leading businesses such as: boutique hotels, resorts, luxury day spas, restaurants and the travel industry. Study hospitality in New Zealand.

The programme blends practical training with business theory, giving graduates a competitive advantage to match their career ambitions. The internationally recognised and respected management course, founded on Swiss standards of service excellence, provides students with the necessary experience to advance their careers. The tourism industry-focused culture of Queenstown enables students to develop their business networks and a career in Hospitality or Hotel management.

The tourism sector is New Zealand’s largest industry. The growth of tourism and hospitality has exceeded expectations and with continued investment and increasing tourist spend the sector is set to thrive.

As a result there is a strong demand for talented professionals to join the industry and help to support this continued growth.

If you are interested in joining the thriving hospitality and tourism sector, or a tourism industry professional looking to advance your career, QRC’s Graduate Diploma will allow you to unlock exciting new career opportunities.

The one year advanced program focuses on providing you with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience you need to begin a management career in the international tourism and hospitality industry.

As the iconic Adventure Tourism industry expands globally, so does the need for skilled and qualified managers. QRC’s Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management focuses on the operational and risk elements of running a successful and safe activity.

The key area of learning is focused on what is required to manage a business whose products provide thrills for those participating in an experiential activity. The industry exposure provided to students is unique given the location of Queenstown and the volume of activities in the region.

QRC creates ambassadors and skilled workforce capability for this growth sector by being the only provider of Adventure Tourism Management in the southern hemisphere.

The Diploma focuses on ensuring students are competent with service quality, operational intelligence, professionalism, cultural intelligence, visitor experience, product & business development, event planning, risk management and sustainability.