Tourism at Otago goes beyond conventional thinking and explores all aspects of the industry. Focusing on local and international perspectives you will understand the big picture as well as the day-to-day operations. Study tourism at Otago and you’ll be immersed in a rich, multicultural environment.
DurationTourism at Otago goes beyond conventional thinking and explores all aspects of the industry.
Focusing on local and international perspectives you will understand the big picture as well as the day-to-day operations. Study tourism at Otago and you’ll be immersed in a rich, multicultural environment.
You’ll be all set to really discover what the world has to offer. Be a part of the future of tourism in New Zealand and shape the international stage.
The tourism sector offers you the opportunity to drive change and innovation, while focusing on sustainable practices and mutual benefit for local communities. It is as dynamic as it is diverse.
Tourism is a critical element of the New Zealand economy and has been earmarked by the Prime Minister as a key sector of the economy that continues to play a leading role in New Zealand's economic development.
It is about unlocking the potential of tourism places, managing natural and built resources, understanding heritage and cultural issues, developing events and co-creating experiences that leave a lasting impression on locals and visitors alike.
The study of tourism is about understanding tourism and hospitality, and being well placed to manage tourism – be it at the level of business, destination or government – for sustained success.
Tourism is also about practical things like hospitality, planning, managing and marketing. Being part of the Bachelor of Commerce, you will gain solid skills in business alongside knowledge of the societal and environmental implications of tourism. By the end of your degree, you'll enter a resilient industry with multiple dynamic opportunities for graduates.
Career opportunities
The industry needs motivated, educated people who understand the wider environmental, social and economic issues affecting tourism businesses. With the broad business education gained by Otago graduates, your opportunities are global.
Areas you can work in include:
Adventure tourism
Customer relations
Events and conference co-ordination
Heritage, museums, art galleries
Hotel management
Regional and government tourism organisations
Sales and marketing
Visitor services
Background required
There are no formal prerequisites needed to study tourism at 100-level. However English, geography and tourism at secondary school (NCEA) are useful background subjects.
Tourism is for those passionate about understanding the links between people, travel, the environment and society.
The Department of Economics at Otago seeks to answer important questions about how people, industries, and countries can maximise their productivity, create wealth, and maintain financial stability. We are always keen to share our research findings, and our passion for Economics, with our students.
Serious about a career in hospitality? Set your sights on supervisory and team leader roles in restaurants, bars and hotels? Gain advanced hospitality skills, get your LCQ (Licence Controller Qualification), and fast-track your career with our Level 4 Hospitality programme.
Students are not only introduced to key business concepts, but also to the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of the phenomenon of hospitality – this is what sets Otago's hospitality minor apart from other courses in hospitality.
The Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management will give you work-ready skills to guide businesses in this fast-paced and people focused industry.
Gain professional knowledge and business management skills to work in roles across a range of tourism & hospitality businesses.
This diploma-level course provides a broad overview of the NZ tourism industry. Emphasis is placed on developing strong business and workplace management, as well as communication skills, allowing graduates to become leaders of the industry.
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