It helps prepare students in all the accepted core subject areas common to a first degree in commerce. The Hotel and Institutional Management option combines core commerce disciplines with subjects that introduce students to the particular issues of the hospitality industry. It is the intention of Lincoln University to become the recognised centre of excellence for hospitality management studies and research in New Zealand. The University works closely with the hospitality industry to make the hospitality courses accessible, topical and relevant to the practical requirements of a major New Zealand growth industry. The subjects are offered on a semester basis.
Students normally complete four subjects in each semester.
Six core subjects are normally studied in the first year and are common to all the Commerce degrees at Lincoln. A sample course of study is shown in the table. The three year programme includes 16 weeks of practical work. Time spent on practical work experience enables students to gain a realistic understanding of the practical operation of a hospitality business. It provides the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned during the academic year and expand that knowledge by working in some of the environments in which hospitality takes place.