Overview

This degree focuses on creativity and innovation in tourism, and how to create a more ethical and sustainable tourism industry.

This major looks at tourism from a global perspective. Courses cover a wide range of topics including tourism and sustainability, current issues the tourism industry faces, innovation and entrepreneurship, and how to create more sustainable destinations.

You could consider combining the Global Tourism major at Auckland University of Technology with a second major or minor in areas like business and innovation, digital cultures, languages, Māori development or law.

Graduates of our programme could work in:

Government

Destination marketing organisations

Operations management

Industry and trade organisations in tourism and hospitality

Social enterprises

Community leadership

Conservation

UN agencies

Business owner/operators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Issues in Tourism

Tourism and Sustainability

Ethics for Global Tourism

Tourism and Cultures of the World

Tourism and Natural Areas

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , National

More details

International Students: apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure View 11 other Bachelors in Hospitality Management in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Interpreting major: High level of competency in English and one other language. Interview will be required.
NZ Sign Language - English Interpreting major: High level of competency in English (NZSL fluency is not required). Interview will be required.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

37246 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37246 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

9618 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9618 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Auckland

1400 - 2200 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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