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Bachelor of Commerce - Hotel and Tourism Management Major

  • Upcoming start dates

    Semester 1 - 16 Feb 2026

    Semester 2 - 13 Jul 2026

    November Summer School - 09 Nov 2026

  • Qualification

    Bachelors

  • Duration

    3 years full-time

  • Credits

    360

  • Location

    Lincoln University Campus

The hotel and tourism industry is an exciting, fast-growing sector and New Zealand’s second-largest export earner. As the industry evolves, there is a strong demand for degree-qualified managers who can drive sustainable growth while enhancing visitor experiences.

This is the only specialised hotel and tourism management degree in New Zealand, providing a unique opportunity to enter the industry. You'll gain insight into business strategy, environmental sustainability, and cultural awareness — all essential for shaping the future of tourism.

How you’ll grow

  • Experience lectures, tutorials and field trips from both guest experts from the hotel and tourism industry as well as Lincoln University’s own specialists
  • Gain practical work experience alongside your studies, either in New Zealand or overseas
  • Receive training to become a resourceful critical thinker, innovator and problem-solver
  • Graduate with the knowledge and experience to make an impact in a rapidly regrowing industry, anywhere in the world

Career opportunities

You'll open the doors to executive-level careers in general management and operations in the tourism and hotel industry: tourism activity businesses, airlines, hotels, resorts, marketing, food and beverage, and human resources in New Zealand or overseas.

Practical work requirements

You’re required to complete 480 hours of approved practical work experience after leaving school as a condition of graduation:

  • Approved practical work can be taken overseas
  • You’ll need to submit evidence of completed hours and a satisfactory written report to the Practical Work Coordinator

For more information on the practical aspects of study, or request a copy of the Practical Work Handbook, contact the Practical Work Coordinator at practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz or phone +64 3 423 0061.

Lincoln’s Hotel and Tourism Management major prepares you for a fascinating, fulfilling job where no two days are the same. And what’s really exciting is how the sector is expanding how it creates sustainable outcomes.

Kate Sweeney

Bachelor of Commerce - Hotel and Tourism Management major

Upon successful completion of this degree programme, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Commerce with a Hotel and Tourism Management major.

Programme information

Programme Structure

Year 1

First semester courses

Second semester courses

Year 2

First semester courses

Second semester courses

Year 3

First semester courses

Second semester courses

  • Compulsory courses
  • Elective courses
  • Refer to the list below

This degree structure is indicative only.  A course advisor will help you to select your electives and plan your degree. You can check out our courses to see what electives might interest you.

Interested?

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Programme contacts

Anthony Brien

Associate Professor Anthony Brien

Associate Professor

anthony.brien@lincoln.ac.nz Researcher Profile

Scholarship

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