Degree Pathways

Degree Pathways with QRC

Students can pathway onto University with recognised prior learning (RPL).

We’ve had students pathway to: University of Otago, International College of Management Sydney, Cesar Ritz Switzerland, and Thompson Rivers University Canada.

For more information about pathways from QRC to University, please contact: info@qrc.ac.nz

Bachelor of Entrepreneurship

(18 months further study)

QRC diploma graduates can now complete a University of Otago Bachelor of Entrepreneurship in just 18 months. Delivered in partnership with the University of Otago Business School, this pathway allows eligible graduates to build on their QRC diploma, continue studying in Queenstown and develop advanced skills in entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership and business creation.

The first intake begins in January 2027 at QRC’s central Queenstown campus

For more information click here

University of Otago: Bachelor of Commerce

(18-24 months further study)

Major in:

Tourism
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing
Economics
Finance (2-years further study)
International business (Requires a second language)

For more information about the University of Otago pathways contact: info@qrc.ac.nz

International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS): Bachelor of Business Management

(7-months further study)

With streams in:

Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Sports Management
Hospitality Management
International Tourism Management
Event Management

More about ICMS >>

For more information about the ICMS pathways contact: info@qrc.ac.nz

Thompson Rivers University (TRU), Canada:

Only students from Adventure Tourism can pathway onto TRU
Bachelor of Tourism Management
- 2-years further study

For more information contact: info@qrc.ac.nz

César Ritz Colleges, Switzerland:

Only students from Hospitality Management can pathway to César Ritz
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Tourism Management
- 1-year further study and 6-month internship