National Diploma in Tourism Level 5

Course information

The National Diploma in Tourism (Level 5) is a nationally registered qualification, which has been approved by the NZ Qualifications Authority.
It is for people working in, or aspiring to, with roles involving supervisory and/or business management responsibilities in the tourism industry.

Student work is assessed by means of tests, research assignments and team based project work. Much of the student work involves applying course concepts in actual tourism case-studies

Entry Requirements

National Certificates in Tourism, Levels 3/4; or
IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 500; or
36 credits NCEA Level 2 (across four subjects) or equivalent qualification from country of origin

Course outline

Semester One (19 Weeks)
Semester Two (19 Weeks)

Subjects studied on the Diploma in Tourism (Level 5) include:

Tourism Systems and Structures
Recreational Tourism
Concepts of Supply and Demand in Tourism
New Zealand Tourism
Tourism Enterprises
Tourism Destination Marketing
Customer Services
Tourism Maori
Accounting/Financial Management
Human Resource Management

Marketing Principles

Leads To

National Diploma in Business (Level 6)
Entry to bachelor degree courses with up to 6 credit transfers at some institutions.
A wide range of employment opportunities.

(This qualification earns 50 points towards skilled migrant applications in New Zealand.)

Course Start

February

April/May

July

September/October

Flexible Learning Option: The Diploma in Marketing is also available as an individually tailored and flexible learning option.