AUT’s Tourism and Event Management department is globally recognised for its research excellence and ranked among the top tourism departments in the world. United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) TedQual accreditation means that our Bachelor of International Tourism Management focuses on responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
The School of Hospitality and Tourism is a member of the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment and established Australasia’s first Pacific Asia Travel Association student chapter; the PATA AUT Student Chapter.
Undergraduate courses
Undergraduate study in tourism and event management will give you a solid grounding in this area.
- Bachelor of International Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Event Management
- Graduate Certificate in International Tourism Management
- Graduate Diploma in International Tourism Management
- Graduate Certificate in Arts*
- Graduate Diploma in Arts*
*These programmes include event management and tourism studies.
Postgraduate courses
The Tourism and Event Management department offers a range of postgraduate degrees:
- Postgraduate Certificate in International Tourism Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Tourism Management
- Master of International Tourism Management
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
Research in tourism and event management
We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across tourism and event management.
Head of Tourism and Event Management
Claire Liu
Head of Department, Tourism and Event Management
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 6431
[email protected]