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A three-semester
programme with a practical project in the final semester. An excellent program
to gain entry to a wide variety of positions in tourism industry which deals
with visitor.
NZIM-ATTTO Diploma in Tourism Management
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About the Programme
This qualification was designed by NZ Institute of Management and the Aviation,
Travel and Tourism Training Organisation to assist students and those already
working in the tourism industry to become qualified to work in more senior
positions. The programme allows students to complete compulsory papers alongside
optional papers as well as completing a tourism research project within a
tourism business.
The course is divided into three sections, with each being completed in one
semester. In the first semester students complete three compulsory papers and in
the second three papers are selected for study. The student chooses these from a
selected list. In the final semester student whjo have successfully completed
the previous work will complete the final compulsory paper and the research
project. Students will be placed in a tourism business and the project will meet
this business’ needs..
This programme is approved and accredited by NZQA.
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Entry Requirements |
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•A minimum age of 18 years plus 4
years secondary schooling (NCEA-Level 2) or be a mature student aged 20
•Proof of residency, citizenship or visa status
•IELTS band score of 6 or equivalent (International Students only) |
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Papers
Compulsory Papers
541Fundamentals of
Marketing 580 Principles of Tourism
685 Tourism Industry Management
481 Visitor Services
689 Research Project or Practicum
Optional Papers
400 Accounting Principles
510 Introduction to Commercial Law
520 The Economic Environment
550 Business Computing
530 Organisation and Management
560 Business Communication
602 Management Accounting
633 Human Resource Management
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Compulsory Papers
541 Fundamentals of Marketing
Understanding how environmental factors impact on marketing decision-making, analysing the concepts of market segmentation, targeting and positioning, recommending marketing mix variables to allow market strategies, the marketing planning process and buyer behaviour factors.
481 Visitor Services
- Unit 18228 information on specified regions of NZ
- Unit 23766 demonstrate knowledge of the tourism industry
- Unit 18226 demonstrate cross-cultural communication for the tourism and travel industry
- Unit 18209 respond in writing to enquiries and complaints in the tourism & travel industry
- Unit 23758 demonstrate knowledge of communication and customer service theory in a tourism workplace
580 Principles of Tourism
Students will understand concepts of global tourism and apply this knowledge to
the tourism industry in NZ (demand / supply factors / marketing / investment
issues / future growth).
685 Tourism Industry Management
Students will apply business concepts to develop a business plan for a small or
medium-sized tourism venture
689 Research Project or Practicum
A detailed observation and analysis of a tourism / travel workplace or a
specific function in a tourism / travel work place under appropriate supervision
for 200 hours. This can relate to the resolution of an issue or to the
introduction of an innovation into the workplace
Optional Papers
400 Accounting Principles
This paper covers the business environment, accounting policies, financial
statements and their components, analysing and reporting on business performance
and the use of management accounting tools.
510 Introduction to Commercial Law
An introduction to the NZ legal system,
contract law, consumer law based on everyday situations, understand negligence,
property law Including intellectual property, privacy law, alternative dispute
resolution, legal entities, ethics and employment law.
520 The Economic Environment
An introduction to the ‘free market’ system of supply and demand, different market structures, the role of government, understand models and methods to illustrate the macro-economic environment, the impact on NZ of changes in the global economy and the potential effects of ‘free trade’.
550 Business Computing
Evaluating
the parts of a business information system, evaluating communication
technologies, computer ethics and safety and using software applications
(Microsoft Office) to produce information to meet business requirements.
530 Organisation and Management
Understanding management philosophies and current management practices, the influence of the internal and external environment on organisational behaviour, the importance of ethics and social responsibility, the decision-making process and delegation, the functions and roles of managers, organisational structures and team dynamics.
560 Business Communication
Business communication theories and practices, understand self-concept, perception and cultural influences on the communication process, understand interpersonal communication skills, do an oral presentation and various types of business writing, and understand communication flows in an organisation and meeting management.
633
Human Resource Management
The impact of the environment on HR management, job
design and job analysis, recruitment, selection and induction, a training and
development plan, performance management and the evaluation of remuneration and
rewards, legislative requirements for health and safety in the workplace and the
collection and storage of HR data.
Further Study
NZ Diploma in Business Degree in Business or similar
Job Opportunities
A wide variety of tourism positions |
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