Overview

Learn how to design and deliver memorable travel experiences with the Tourism Management course at the University of Waikato.

Employers are looking for skillful, business-savvy managers who can plan, control, make strategic decisions, and understand the legal requirements for this sector - and that's where you come in.

Build practical knowledge in areas such as service management, designing operational systems, business strategy, leading teams of staff, and managing financial resources.

Gain skills in destination marketing, event management, and inter-cultural communication.

Career opportunities

Adventure tourism operator

Business entrepreneur/owner

Events manager

Gaming management

Hotel/resort/cruise ship manager

National or regional tourism planner/promoter

Operations manager

Outdoor leisure manager

Policy advisor / analyst (eg.government)

Tourism consultant

Tourism operations manager

Travel and Tourism Operator

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Ethnographic Research Methods

Digital Business Management

Research Methods in Management Studies

Tourism Development and the Environment

Hotel and Resort Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-17 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted after the deadline may be accepted if space is available.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

120 or 180

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand

Disciplines

Management Studies Tourism & Leisure View 12 other Masters in Tourism & Leisure in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

MBus 180 points: You have completed a Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Communication; Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology; or a Bachelor of Management Studies; or another qualification in a relevant subject area deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board; AND you have achieved at least a B grade average across the 300 Level papers in that subject; OR

MBus 120 points: You have completed a Bachelor of Business with Honours; or a Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours; or a Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours; or another Honours degree in a relevant subject area with at least Second Class Honours (Second Division); or a Postgraduate diploma (120 points) in a relevant subject area deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board; AND

You have satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject you intend to take for the Master of Business, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56910 NZD / year

≈ 56910 NZD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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