Bachelor of International Tourism Management

Tourism has major economic importance and is New Zealand's largest export earner. Study tourism with us, and you'll be well prepared to play an effective role in this exciting industry.

Our Bachelor of International Tourism Management has received TedQual accreditation from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). TedQual is the only international quality certification issued by UNWTO for higher tourism education, training and research programmes.

You develop a sound understanding of the tourism industry in a global and local context.

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Minimum entry requirements

International student entry requirements

Useful New Zealand school subjects

  • All subjects are useful, in particular language rich subjects from AUT’s subject list.

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.

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Majors you can study in the Bachelor of International Tourism Management

Additional majors and minors for bachelor’s degrees

Add an additional major or a minor to your bachelor’s degree and study another area that interests you. You can choose from a wide range of additional majors or minors.

Additional majors and minors for bachelor’s degrees

Explore inbound and outbound tourism perspectives, including how tourism and travel businesses operate. Your study includes workplace experience in your last semester.

This programme is guided by the UNWTO's Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and committed to promoting tourism as an instrument in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

You complete core papers, a minimum of eight tourism papers, plus papers from your major. These provide the essential knowledge to understand the tourism industry and its position within New Zealand as a major employer and contributor to the economy.

Year 1

You complete eight papers that provide a comprehensive awareness of tourism as an industry and its role in New Zealand and around the world. You can also choose a second major or a minor.

Year 2

In Year 2 you take the paper Knowledge and Inquiry, as well as papers from your chosen major. You can also take papers from a second major or a minor.

In your final semester, you complete valuable workplace experience with an organisation; a great opportunity to develop industry networks and make a decision on your professional career.

In Year 3, you also study any remaining major or minor papers as well as electives.

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1277
Level:
7
Points:
360
Duration:
3 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:

13 Jul 2020

22 Feb 2021

12 Jul 2021

Fees:
Domestic
$6,712 - $7,030
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2020. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may exceed this range.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2020, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • Check if you're eligible for fees-free study
International
$31,477
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2020. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2020, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

Scholarships at AUT

Olivia Turner
Kiriana Koni
Carmen Huynh
Kuini Apineru
Olivia Turner
Great graduatesOlivia TurnerWork Abroad Coordinator, BUNAC, LondonBachelor of International Tourism ManagementShe loves helping other young people volunteer and work abroad, says international tourism management alumna Olivia Turner who now lives and works in London.She loves helping other young people volunteer and work abroad, says international tourism management alumna Olivia Turner who now lives and works in London. The workplace experience in her final year was one of the highlights of Olivia’s studies. She says the skills she developed at AUT have prepared her well for her career now.
Kiriana Koni
Great graduatesKiriana KoniDestination Development Coordinator, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)Bachelor of International Tourism ManagementShe appreciated the support from AUT academic staff to help her achieve her career dream, says Bachelor of International Tourism Management alumna Kiriana Koni.She appreciated the support from AUT academic staff to help her achieve her career dream, says Bachelor of International Tourism Management alumna Kiriana Koni. Being able to attend the World Indigenous Tourism Summit was the highlight for her, says Kiriana who is grateful to AUT hospitality and tourism staff for helping her achieve this goal.
Carmen Huynh
Great graduatesCarmen HuynhCruise Travel Consultant, Go HolidaysBachelor of International Tourism ManagementShe has always dreamt of a career that involves travel, says Bachelor of International Tourism Management alumna Carmen Huynh who now works for Go Holidays.She has always dreamt of a career that involves travel, says Bachelor of International Tourism Management alumna Carmen Huynh who now works for Go Holidays. The workplace experience in her final year was a highpoint for Carmen, who completed her workplace experience at travel agency Helloworld, creating destination fact sheets for the marketing team.
Kuini Apineru
Great graduatesKuini ApineruTourism & Regional Affairs Executive, Air New ZealandBachelor of International Tourism ManagementDeciding to study tourism was easy, says Kuini Apineru who completed a Bachelor of International Tourism Management at AUT and now works at Air New Zealand.Deciding to study tourism was easy, says Kuini Apineru who completed a Bachelor of International Tourism Management at AUT. She encourages others to do the same and make the most of the opportunities the tourism industry offers. Now working at Air New Zealand, Kuini enjoys the variety her role offers.
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