Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) is one of the top business schools in New Plymouth, New Zealand. It offers students a career in tourism and hospitality. It is a world-class student campus with a hotel facility. Students can learn everything about food and beverage, front office, management, and housekeeping along with the regular study course.

The best part about PIHMS is that during the study, students can earn through the placements from PIHMS. A number of educational facilities like meeting rooms, library, reception center, housekeeping office, laundry, bars, fine dining and bistro restaurants, lecture rooms, commercial learning kitchen, placement center, and others are available on the campus.

The school offers hotel-like accommodation with well-equipped rooms, Wi-Fi access, meals served at PIHMS restaurant. A single room is available at an additional cost. PIHMS has a full-time Student Support Coordinator, on-campus, and available to students when required. Support services include counseling, career development program, job placement, learning, and language support. There are endless indoor and outdoor leisure activities on the campus. There are various courses available at PIHMS. There is a certificate course in the English language for people who want to learn English as an additional language. This course focuses on reading, writing, and speaking skills. There are diploma and degree course level 5, 6, 7. This includes a paid internship during the study and placement.

The graduate diploma in hospitality and tourism management is for 1 year. Postgraduate diploma in hotel management level 8 provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in business planning, management, and finances. Finally, Masters of Hotel Management aims to offer students with an overall knowledge in hotel operational activities

Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management NZQA LEVEL 7

Our Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management programme is perfect if you have aspirations to work in management or business roles within the tourism, hospitality and hotel industry.

Whether managing a word-class hotel, recruiting the next Master Chef or planning the event of the century, this degree is designed to equip you with all the skills and knowledge required for a successful and fulfilling career.

The skills acquired may also be useful for those who are interested in starting up their own business.

How this program can help you?

Learn by doing in our fully operational Hotel Campus

Gain an understanding of how all departments operate within the hotel campus. You will not be sitting in a lecture hall all day, part of your training is operational and hands on. Our restaurants, kitchen, front office and hotel rooms are your classrooms!

This operational training is essential to ensure you have the right experience to become a success and get your dream job.

Business and management

Being a hotel, hospitality or tourism professional means assessing different situations and making decisions quickly, ensuring the best possible experience for your guests.

The PIHMS Bachelor will prepare you with the latest business/management practices allowing you to create an environment that provides an exceptional experience for your guests. Many of the skills, including; leadership, communication, critical thinking, analytical and marketing can be used in many different businesses in New Zealand and globally.

Guaranteed paid hotel jobs*

As part of our degree programme, we find you two guaranteed hotel jobs. We call this our Paid Industry Placement.

You get paid while you study and you will graduate with a superior qualification and valuable work experience. You will also make many industry contacts, benefiting you significantly in your future career.

Lecturers who help you succeed

You will get to know our experienced, knowledgeable and friendly lecturers as mentors helping shape your future. They are dedicated and committed to your success.

Accommodation and Meals Prices - Twin Share

Twin share per week $310

Twin share total $6,510

Accommodation and Meals Prices - Single Room*

Single room per week $410

Single room total $8,610

The accommodation price includes all meals seven days a week, bedding / towels and free Wi-Fi. Learn more about PIHMS accommodation here.

For the first two years of the degree program its compulsory to live on site in the PIHMS accommodation.

*Single rooms are subject to availability.

**This rate is based on a 40 weeks stay. The rate for students who stay less than 40 weeks is $310 twin share, $410 single room per week.

All rooms come equipped with the following amenities:

Desk and chair

Drawers

Wardrobe

Fridge

Kettle

Ensuite bathroom

Beds, bedding and towels

Your bed, pillow, sheets, duvets, towels and facecloths are provided by PIHMS.

If you wish to bring your own pillow or favourite Harry Potter duvet, you absolutely can!

Room service

Your room will be kept spick and span, serviced twice a week by the housekeeping team –cleaned, dusted, vacuumed and bed made.

During this service your bedding and towels will also be replaced with a clean set. If you require a fresh towel sooner, this is available on request from the housekeeping department.

Free Wi-Fi

Wifi is free and available in each room and throughout the campus.

Shared facilities

Students will have access to coin operated laundry facilities on each hotel floor, $2 per load. 100% of this revenue goes to the PIHMS Student Association. Irons and ironing boards are also provided free of charge.

Dining

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided week days, with brunch and dinner provided during weekends; these meals are included in the accommodation fees.

Hotel Campus Facilities

La Vista Restaurant and Kitchen

La Vista Bar and Barista

Taranaki Café

Room service

Front office

Porter service

Room service by Housekeeping

Overnight dry-cleaning service

Free on-site parking