Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2009 academic year unless otherwise specified.
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Contacts
Faculty of Commerce and Administration
Dr Adam Weaver,
BTM Programme Director
Tel: 0-4-463 5375
Email: address
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/vms
Whether they come to bungy jump or visit “Middle Earth”, international tourists recognise New Zealand as an exciting travel destination. Our tourism industry welcomes two million international visitors a year and is the country’s second-largest export earner.
In the competitive global market, innovative, high-value tourism initiatives have reinforced New Zealand’s reputation as an industry leader.
As well as a major worldwide business, tourism is a growing field of academic study and research. A Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) prepares graduates for positions of responsibility and management in the tourism industry. It offers the specialist knowledge and practical skills that employers are looking for, locally and globally.
Victoria’s BTM is designed to meet the industry’s needs. Its specialist teaching staff are involved in tourism research in New Zealand and abroad, resulting in courses that are relevant, up-to-date, and in touch with international trends. The University’s Wellington city location gives ready access to policy makers and industry organisations that contribute to the course with specialised guest lecturers.
A BTM can lead to postgraduate study in Victoria’s BTM (Hons) or Master of Tourism Management programmes. Graduates find employment in the tourism industry in strategic planning and management, event management, conference coordination, attraction development, eco-tourism, and in other fields including human resources and marketing.
A BTM at Victoria
The Bachelor of Tourism Management degree requires three years of full-time study. 360 points are required. At least 204 points must be above 100 level. See Tourism Management for degree requirements and course details, or see the Course Catalogue to find out the points value of courses.
To enrol in a BTM you need a university entrance qualification.
The BTM combines well with other degrees such as a BCA in Marketing, a BSc in Geography or a BA in Languages. These double degrees take four to five years of full-time study.
How To Find Out More
Contact the Student Recruitment and Course Advice Office or the Faculty of Commerce and Administration Office for a BTM Prospectus and/or an appointment to discuss your plans.
Check out the Tourism subject page for more information about the BTM and descriptions of the courses.
Don’t forget to look up the individual Subject entries for the areas which interest you.