As New Zealand’s premier Tourism & Hospitality Management College, QRC has been classified as a Category 1 Provider by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and was recognised as the Private Tertiary Provider of the Year in 2017 (ITENZ). The programmes include graduate diploma, diploma and certificate courses in hospitality management, adventure tourism and tourism operations. The programmes offered are aligned to industry needs and provide relevant internship opportunities. The graduate employment rate is at 93% with graduates being employed within three months of completion of the programme. QRC offers courses in two locations – Queenstown, a bustling resort town and Tai Tokerau in the Bay of Islands.