Master of Applied

Hospitality Management

The Master of Applied Hospitality Management (MAHM) at Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand is designed for aspiring leaders and professionals in the hospitality and tourism sectors. It blends theoretical knowledge with internship practical application to prepare graduates for executive roles in this dynamic industry.

The MAHM program embodies a mindset of management excellence tailored for the hospitality industry. It is grounded in evolving bodies of knowledge, including people leadership and culture, managerial finance, and supply chain management within an international hospitality context. Graduates of the program will contribute to these knowledge domains as informed consumers, critical reviewers, and through internship, creators of research that holds practical relevance for industry practitioners.

Programme Overview Frequently Asked Questions

KEY INFORMATION

Intakes: February and August
Level: NZQF (Level 9)
Duration:18 months
Study Load: Full-time
(13 face-to-face, 22 self-directed)
Included in Fees: Course Materials,
Exams, Graduation
English Proficiency: 6.5 Academic IELTS
with no band score below 6.0
Entry Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business, management, or a related hospitality area, with at least a B- grade average at level 7 (or higher).

Degrees in other disciplines may be considered if the applicant has at least three years relevant hospitality experience at a supervisory level, or equivalent.

Dr Naresh Nayak, Senior Lecturer and Research Manager, is the leader of our MAHM programme. Born in southern India, Dr. Nayak was inspired by his father’s transition from farming to hotel management, which sparked his passion for hospitality. Over the course of his 15 year academic career he has taught extensively across hospitality, tourism, events, and marketing, while contributing to curriculum development, accreditation, and student mentoring.

His research focuses on sustainability, water conservation in accommodation, religious tourism, and visitor behaviour, with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Hospitality Management, Tourism Recreation Research, International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, and The Qualitative Report. His work has earned recognition including the Early Career Researcher Award (CTS Asia Pacific), Best Paper Award (Bangkok), and the COVID-19 Response Recognition Award from New Zealand’s Prime Minister. His collaborative research efforts were also honoured by the Otago Business School"

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

COURSE STRUCTURE
The Master of Applied Hospitality management runs for 18 months and requires the completion of 180 credits. The first year consists of two 16-week semesters, followed by a final semester dedicated to industry placement.

There are no electives, all must complete the following papers:
- People, Leadership and Culture
- Managing Hospitality in the International Context
- Hospitality Managerial Finance
- Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
- Research methods
- Strategic Pricing and Customer Management
- Risk Management
- Food and Beverage Supply Chain Management
- Applied Hospitality Management Project (internship)
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GAIN?
The MAHM programme prepares graduates to meet the challenges of a multidisciplinary, customer centred, results focused, and entrepreneurial sector. The focus on hospitality management integrates the following values in business settings:
- quality service
- cultural diversity
- creativity and aesthetics
- hospitality and business ethics
- quality communications
- national identity
- quality supply chain
Graduates will be awarded the Le Cordon Bleu Master of Applied Hospitality Management and New Zealand Master of Applied Hospitality Management [Ref: 5276-1]
POSSIBLE CAREER PATHWAYS
- Hotel Department Head
- Hospitality Consultant
- Event Director
- Entrepreneur in the Hospitality Sector
- Regional Operations Manager
- Business Owner