Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management
As the iconic Adventure Tourism industry expands globally, so does the need for skilled and qualified managers. QRC’s Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management focuses on the operational and risk elements of running a successful and safe activity.
The key area of learning is focused on what is required to manage a business whose products provide thrills for those participating in an experiential activity. The industry exposure provided to students is unique given the location of Queenstown and the volume of activities in the region.
QRC creates ambassadors and skilled workforce capability for this growth sector by being the only provider of Adventure Tourism Management in the southern hemisphere.
Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management
By cultivating a world-class learning environment, QRC integrates both practical and theory to train the Adventure Tourism leaders of tomorrow. Blending the key aspects of service quality, operational intelligence, professionalism, cultural intelligence, visitor experience, product development, business development, event planning, risk management and sustainability throughout its papers.
During their paid internship, students put theory into practice, create industry connections and prepare themselves for a career in the exciting world of Adventure Tourism.
Career Opportunities
Graduates have the opportunity to work with small businesses through to multi-national adventure tourism companies. The Diploma prepares them for the tourism, eco-tourism and adventure tourism sectors. After graduating they can specialise in operations management, marketing, sales, eco-tourism, human resources, finance, training, business development and event planning.
On course completion, students will have the skills, knowledge and attitude required to work in a team leadership role, with the potential to advance through to a management role and the knowledge to establish their own business ventures.
Campus Information
Queenstown Campus
Surrounded by the breath-taking Southern Alps and set on the shores of spectacular Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown’s a beautiful place to call home. With world-class ski resorts, great walks, jet boating, bungy jumping (just to name a few) right on your doorstep, there is always something new to try. The Queenstown region is also a foodie’s paradise, boasting an amazing restaurant and bar scene and some of the country’s best vineyards. A bustling resort town, Queenstown attracts visitors from across the globe.Tourism in Queenstown’s chief industry, making it the ultimate destination to student tourism and hospitality management. QRC House is a five storey, boutique building, which opens onto the Queenstown Gardens. Opened in 2005, QRC House is well resourced, comfortable and stylish.
Intakes
- Jan
- April
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Tourism is New Zealand’s largest industry and offers a world of career opportunities.
- QRC is an award-winning tertiary provider which specialises in offering internationally recognised tourism and hospitality management qualifications.
- We’re committed to excellence and have earned a reputation for producing industry-specific management graduates who are the employees of first choice.
- We are extremely proud of our student outcomes, with 97% of graduates going directly into the industry or on to further study. This strong graduate employment rate can be attributed to our learning model, which blends theory and practical learning taught by industry experts, and our strong network of industry partnerships.
- With a combination of 4 intakes per year, small class sizes, current content, industry immersion, and a Professional Excellence System, our focus is on ensuring our graduates are well-rounded, personally and professionally, and ready to enter the workforce.
Internationally recognised qualifications
QRC is classified as a Category 1 Provider by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Our qualifications are internationally transferable and offer excellent career opportunities within New Zealand’s tourism industry and overseas.
Starting your career
The knowledge and experience you gain at QRC can be applied across the spectrum. Graduate roles are diverse and include marketing and communications, sales, customer service, operations, food and beverage, eco-tourism, health and safety, human resources, technology, and finance.
Industry Internships
Putting theory into practice is one of the highlights of an education at QRC. Our diploma students complete a fully paid 9-month internship as part of their qualification, giving them invaluable work experience and professional mentoring with a successful hospitality or tourism business, either in New Zealand or overseas.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
All students must be 18 years or older upon commencement of either program.
Both of QRC’s diplomas are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) as Level 6 qualifications.
To gain entry into these programs, you must satisfy the following criteria:
If studying in NZ students need to attain
- 48 credits over four level 2 subjects including 4 reading and writing English credits.
- 10 level 1 (or higher) credits in Numeracy.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Students: At least 3 passes in SL subjects including Mathematics and English
- Cambridge/CIE Students: CIE (Cambridge International Exam) candidates must attain at least 60 UCAS points (from the UCAS Tariff) over two or more subjects and have IGCSE Mathematics Grade D or better and AS English Language or AS English Literature with Grade E or better.
- Students studying outside of NZ must have successfully passed 12 years of schooling equivalent to the above NZ requirements.
- IELTS (academic) score of 6.0 with no less than 6.0 in speaking and 5.5 in any other band or equivalent
- Pearsons Test (PTE): Overall score of 56 with no communicative skill score below 50
INDIA
- Overall average of at least 55% in their best four academic subjects in 12th (10 + 2) excluding languages
- Passes in 12 Maths (or Science equivalents)
- Students with 75% or higher in English in final year high school to be CONSIDERED for IELTS exemption (can also be determined in an interview).
SRI LANKA
- GCE O Levels
Students enrolling in either the Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management, the Diploma of Hospitality Management or the Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management need to achieve the following:
IELTS (academic) score of 6.0 with no less than 6.0 in speaking and 5.5 in any other band or equivalent
Pearsons Test (PTE): Overall score of 50 with no communicative skill score below 42
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year 09 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
46218 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A