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Queenstown Resort College

Education for the Future

Introduction

“QRC offers all students the best start in achieving their goals within the Hospitality industry”

Chin Ching Leung, Hospitaliy Management Student, China

QRC delivers tourism, business and technology courses that use a blend of practical and theory-based learning. Whether you aspire to a career in adventure tourism, hospitality management, or technology, QRC prepares students and graduates with transferable skills to pursue their chosen careers. Our campuses, Queenstown and Tai Tokerau, allow students to fully immerse themselves within industry, building the pipeline of future leaders.

Through a blended delivery of theory, practical & professional learning, QRC encourages you to:

THINK IT.

Current and specialist theory delivered by industry and academic experts.

DO IT.

Practical learning and structured internships built around individual goals and aspirations.

BE IT.

Professional application preparing for a management career in tourism, business or technology.

A focus on professionalism, continuous improvement and positive outcomes underpins the culture. QRC has a reputation for producing management graduates who are the employees of first choice by industry. Additionally,

QRC is classified as a Category 1 Provider by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and has been awarded the Private Tertiary Provider of the Year (ITENZ).

THE QRC DIFFERENCE

QRC delivers a range of accelerated programmes all of which include fully paid internships. The combination of 4 intakes per year, small class sizes, currency of content, industry immersion and the Professional Excellence System ensures graduates are of the highest calibre.

Programmes include:

As a result of our blended delivery of theory, practical & professional learning, QRC graduates are the employee of first choice for many tourism and hospitality management organisations.

INTERNSHIPS

The ability to put theory into practice in paid employment is one of the highlights of an education at QRC. The self-belief and personal growth gained through this process instils a confidence and maturity that prepares students to make informed career decisions.

Exceptional Education

QRC prides itself on providing a high quality, relevant and transformative learning

experience. This results in excellent graduate outcomes; graduates progress into industry employment, or a pathway to further study.

The combination of small class sizes, currency of content, industry immersion and the Professional Excellence system, ensure QRC graduates are the

employees of first choice

OUTCOMES

Our academic team, led by Academic Director Jacqui McLean, ensures every student receives an exceptional education and experience at QRC. Working with the QRC Board, Industry Advisory Board, Programme Leader and Quality Assurance teams,

Jacqui directs the overall leadership, management and academic development of QRC’s programmes.

LOCATION

Queenstown's mountains, lake and the local community provide the perfect environment in which to start creating your future. To gain an internationally recognised qualification while living in such an inspiring location is an opportunity that can open doors.

Queenstown is the Home of Tourism and Hospitality Management Education.

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Queenstown Resort College

course

Micro-credential in Leveraging Generative AI

Queenstown Resort College

Micro-credential in Leveraging Generative AI

QRC’s NZQA approved Micro-Credential will teach you the instrumental keys needed to leverage generative AI tools for organisational effectiveness.
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Level:
4
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Qualification:
Short Course
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Duration:
5 Weeks
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IntakeDates:
To be confirmed
Certificate in Cloud Fundamentals (Micro-credential)

Queenstown Resort College

Certificate in Cloud Fundamentals (Micro-credential)

The aim of this micro credential is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding in the fundamentals of cloud computing.
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Level:
5
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Qualification:
Short Course
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Duration:
10 Weeks
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IntakeDates:
Annually in May
Certificate in Data Analytics Fundamentals (Micro-credential)

Queenstown Resort College

Certificate in Data Analytics Fundamentals (Micro-credential)

The aim of this micro-credential is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of data analytics. Learners will apply data analytics components to support organisation needs and be able to describe and discuss the key concepts of data analytics.
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Level:
5
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Qualification:
Short Course
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Duration:
10 Weeks
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IntakeDates:
Annually in September
Certificate in Machine Learning Fundamentals (Micro-credential)

Queenstown Resort College

Certificate in Machine Learning Fundamentals (Micro-credential)

This Machine Learning Course will take students with no prior experience and cover the process of building, and using, predictive models.
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Level:
5
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Qualification:
Short Course
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Duration:
10 - 16 Weeks
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IntakeDates:
February 2024
Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management

Queenstown Resort College

Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management

QRC’s Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management focuses on the operational and risk elements of running a successful and safe activity.
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Level:
6
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Qualification:
Diploma
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Duration:
21 Months
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IntakeDates:
Annually in January, April, July & October
Diploma in Hospitality Management

Queenstown Resort College

Diploma in Hospitality Management

The internationally recognised and respected hospitality management course, founded on Swiss standards of service excellence, provides students with the necessary experience to advance their careers.
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Level:
6
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Qualification:
Diploma
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Duration:
21 Months
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IntakeDates:
Annually in January, April, July & October
Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Queenstown Resort College

Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

The one year advanced programme focuses on providing you with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience you need to begin a management career in the international tourism and hospitality industry.
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Level:
7
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Qualification:
Graduate Diploma
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Duration:
12 Months
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IntakeDates:
Annually in October