Auckland University of Technology

What you'll study

This conjoint degree pairs core business disciplines with specialist hospitality and international tourism content. You will complete a mix of compulsory and elective courses across two complimentary programmes, typically covering accounting, marketing, organisational behaviour, economics and business analytics from the Business degree alongside hospitality-specific modules such as hospitality operations, food and beverage management, accommodation management, service excellence and international hospitality strategy.

Typical topics and modules include:

• Business core: financial accounting, managerial accounting, marketing principles, business law, organisational behaviour, strategic management and introductory business analytics.
• Hospitality specialisms: front office and accommodation management, food and beverage operations, hospitality revenue management, hospitality marketing, events and conference management, service quality and human resource management for hospitality.
• International and applied learning: cross-cultural management, international hospitality strategy, tourism management, and modules that focus on global hospitality trends and sustainability.
• Work-integrated learning: practical placement, internships or industry projects with hotels, restaurants, event companies or tourism operators; applied capstone projects connecting business strategy and hospitality operations.

The programme is structured to be completed over multiple years of full-time study, with students following the university's conjoint degree rules for credit and course load. Electives allow students to tailor their studies towards areas such as events management, tourism development, entrepreneurship or digital marketing.

Entry requirements

Entry is competitive and applicants are expected to meet standard university entrance qualifications. Typical pathways include senior secondary school qualifications (for example, NCEA with appropriate literacy and numeracy credits), the International Baccalaureate, or equivalent overseas secondary school completion.

Applicants are also assessed on academic readiness for undergraduate study and in some cases on relevant experience or motivation for a hospitality-focused career. Mature applicants with work or industry experience may be eligible for admission through the university's alternative entry routes. International applicants must meet English language requirements demonstrated by recognised tests or prior study in English.

Career prospects

Graduates of this conjoint degree are prepared for managerial and operational roles across hospitality, tourism and events sectors worldwide. Common career paths include hotel and resort management, food and beverage management, revenue and yield management, events and conference management, tourism operations and policy roles, and roles in hospitality sales, marketing and customer experience.

Because the programme combines a general business qualification with hospitality specialism, graduates are also well placed for careers in corporate hospitality, consulting, hospitality technology companies, and entrepreneurship in food, beverage and accommodation ventures. Work-integrated learning and industry placements often help students build networks that lead to entry-level and mid-level positions.

Why study at Auckland University of Technology

Auckland University of Technology offers practice-focused teaching with strong links to the hospitality, tourism and events industries in New Zealand and the Asia–Pacific region. The campus environment and Auckland's position as New Zealand's largest city provide access to a wide range of hospitality employers, from boutique operators to international hotel chains.

AUT emphasises applied learning: you can expect industry-relevant projects, simulated learning environments and opportunities for placements. The university also promotes a global outlook and cross-cultural skills that are important for international hospitality careers. Support services for employability and entrepreneurship help graduates transition into the workforce or start their own hospitality ventures.