The Degree that means Business
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
About the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Pathway
The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship pathway is designed for QRC diploma graduates who want to take the next step in their education while remaining in Queenstown.
The programme builds on the business, leadership, analytical and practical skills developed during your QRC diploma. Through immersive and applied learning, students will strengthen their problem-solving skills and learn how to develop innovative solutions for tourism, hospitality, business and beyond.
Students will explore entrepreneurship from both a practical and strategic perspective, including how to test ideas, understand customers, create business models, pitch concepts, raise capital and bring new ventures to market.
How study works
This is a full-time programme delivered over 18 months through block teaching.
Each paper runs over a 5-week block:
Week 1: Online preparation and learning
Week 2: In-person intensive teaching at QRC in Queenstown
Weeks 3–5: Assignments, assessment and exam preparation
This structure allows students to focus on one paper at a time while combining online learning, face-to-face teaching, group work and practical projects.
Entry requirements and admission
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Successfully complete a QRC Diploma in Hospitality Management or Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management
- Enrol in the University of Otago Bachelor of Entrepreneurship at QRC within five years of completing their QRC diploma
Admission into the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship will be managed by the University of Otago through the eVision portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This pathway is designed for graduates of QRC’s Diploma in Hospitality Management and Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management who want to continue studying in Queenstown and gain a University of Otago bachelor’s degree.
Entrepreneurship is about more than starting a business. It is about learning how to identify opportunities, solve problems, think creatively, lead change and develop practical solutions. This degree pathway helps students build the mindset and skills needed to launch ventures, lead teams, improve existing businesses and create new products, services and processes.
The programme is delivered at the QRC Queenstown Campus in partnership with the University of Otago Business School.
The pathway takes 18 months to complete and is delivered over 3 semesters.
No. This is not a fully distance or correspondence programme.
Students must attend in-person teaching at QRC in Queenstown during the intensive teaching week for each paper. This is usually one week within each 5-week paper block.
Across the 18 months of study, students should expect to attend approximately 11 in-person intensive teaching weeks.
Students will complete 11 papers in total:
- 8 core entrepreneurship papers
- 1 economics paper
- 2 online summer school papers
Students are encouraged to arrange accommodation in Queenstown before the programme begins.
Students are able to stay in student accommodation at Shotover Lodge
The course fees are subject to the University of Otago. More information on fees can be found here
Yes! International students are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship pathway, given they have completed a QRC diploma
If in doubt, international applicants should contact QRC for advice on entry requirements, enrolment, visa considerations and study options.
More information about QRC for international students can be found here
Still have questions?
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