BMS(Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality Management (Bachelor of Management Studies (Hons))

Tourism and hospitality is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing export industries, and it can take your career to new places.

This subject will prepare you for an exciting global career managing tourism or hospitality businesses or events, in an industry that's focused on finding out what visitors want, and satisfying their needs. It's your ticket to work anywhere in the world!

You might even decide to become an entrepreneur and start up your own tourism or hospitality business.

The industry encompasses hotels/resorts, cruise ships, sport and leisure operators, restaurants, cafes, bars, theme parks, entertainment, arts and cultural attractions, special events, and much more.

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.

• Learn how to design and deliver memorable travel experiences
• 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 intercultural communication.

Internationally recognised

Waikato is recognised as a global leader in this field, with a ranking of 16th best university in the world in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2017.

And in the prestigious QS World University Subject Rankings 2018, we're ranked 27th best university in the world for Hospitality and Leisure Management.

You'll study at our internationally recognised Waikato Management School, which is ranked in the top 1% of all business schools globally, thanks to our Triple Crown Accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB.