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"Graduates will also belong to the exclusive "Cesar Ritz" alumni network and gain unlimited employment opportunities around the world"

Tourism and hospitality is the fastest growing industry and New Zealand's second largest export earner. Hospitality Management students study in New Zealand's leading international resort; the adventure capital of the world. Students gain paid work experience in Queenstown's hospitality and adventure tourism outlets and graudate with qualifications that will serve as their passport to the world. With 2.3 million visitors a year, there is no better place than Queenstown to experience and learn about the tourism and hospitality industry.

The Swiss-based higher diploma is quality pathway to an international career in hotel management, with additional specialization in:

* International Day Spa Management
* International Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Management
* International Resort Management
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Event Management

After completing the Diploma of Hospitality Management you can find employment in the hotel, resorts, day spas and wineries around the world.

* The diploma has been structured to take 18 months, instead of 2 years
* You can specialise in different areas of hospitality management
* You will train in the front office, restaurant, bar and kitchen of the four-star Novotel Gardens Hotel
* Your diploma includes 6 months paid work experience
* You have the opportunity to transfer to Australia or its sister college in Switzerland
* You will belong to the exclusive Cesar Ritz alumni Network
* You will live and train in the stunning and exlusive international resort town of Queenstown

Academic Information:
The diploma takes 18 months to complete and consists of four academic terms and a six-month internship. There are four specialization papers in total, with one paper completed in each academic term.

Academic terms one and two provides introduction to the principles and practice of hotel and restaurant operations. There is training in the school's demonstration suite, and real-life training in the kitchen, restaurant and front office facilities of Novotel Gardens Hotel.

Academic terms three and four focus on hotel and restaurant management.

During the internship, you will complete 40 hours of paid work each week in Queenstown hotel or resort. If you prefer you can arrange to do your international internship elsewhere in New Zealand or overseas with prior approval from the Internship Manager.

Start Dates: January 9, April 10, July 10, October 2

Entry Requirements:
Satisfactory high school record and IELTS 5.5 or equivalent