tourism management courses in south africa

Higher Certificate in Tourism Management

The purpose of the Higher Certificate in Tourism Management is to afford undergraduate students with quality education and skills that they are able to implement within the tourism sector. The graduate will have the appropriate knowledge to successfully bridge the gap of a quality workforce in the Tourism sector.

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• Accredited and Registered
• Cutting-edge curriculum
• Flexible structure
• Online support
• Affordable and Accessible
• Internationally benchmarked
• Multicultural Faculty and support
• Tourism studies

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• Programme * Select Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning Advanced Certificate in Management Studies Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis Advanced Diploma in Business Management Bachelor of Business Administration Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Marketing Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Bachelor of Commerce in Corporate Communication Bachelor of Commerce in Digital Marketing Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Commerce in Information and Technology Management Bachelor of Commerce in International Business Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management Bachelor of Commerce in Project Management Bachelor of Commerce in Retail Management Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Leadership and Management Bachelor of Education Honours in Mathematics Education Bachelor of Public Administration Honours Bachelor of Public Administration Doctor of Business Administration Higher Certificate in Accounting Higher Certificate in Healthcare Management Higher Certificate in Business Management Higher Certificate in Digital Marketing Higher Certificate in Events Management Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management Higher Certificate in Information Technology Higher Certificate in Local Government and Development Management Higher Certificate in Marketing Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies Higher Certificate in Project Management Higher Certificate in Public Management Higher Certificate in Public Sector Procurement Higher Certificate in Social Media and Communication Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management Higher Certificate in Tax Administration Higher Certificate in Tourism Management Master of Business Administration Master of Commerce Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management Master of Public Administration Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management Postgraduate Diploma in Family Business Management Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Technology Management Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Programmes - Lilongwe
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• Programme * Select Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning Advanced Certificate in Management Studies Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis Advanced Diploma in Business Management Bachelor of Business Administration Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Marketing Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Bachelor of Commerce in Corporate Communication Bachelor of Commerce in Digital Marketing Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Commerce in Information and Technology Management Bachelor of Commerce in International Business Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management Bachelor of Commerce in Project Management Bachelor of Commerce in Retail Management Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Leadership and Management Bachelor of Education Honours in Mathematics Education Bachelor of Public Administration Honours Bachelor of Public Administration Doctor of Business Administration Higher Certificate in Accounting Higher Certificate in Healthcare Management Higher Certificate in Business Management Higher Certificate in Digital Marketing Higher Certificate in Events Management Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management Higher Certificate in Information Technology Higher Certificate in Local Government and Development Management Higher Certificate in Marketing Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies Higher Certificate in Project Management Higher Certificate in Public Management Higher Certificate in Public Sector Procurement Higher Certificate in Social Media and Communication Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management Higher Certificate in Tax Administration Higher Certificate in Tourism Management Master of Business Administration Master of Commerce Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management Master of Public Administration Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training Teaching Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management Postgraduate Diploma in Family Business Management Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Technology Management Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Programmes - Windhoek
• Programme * Select Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning Advanced Certificate in Management Studies Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis Advanced Diploma in Business Management Bachelor of Business Administration Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Marketing Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Bachelor of Commerce in Corporate Communication Bachelor of Commerce in Digital Marketing Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Commerce in Information and Technology Management Bachelor of Commerce in International Business Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management Bachelor of Commerce in Project Management Bachelor of Commerce in Retail Management Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Leadership and Management Bachelor of Education Honours in Mathematics Education Bachelor of Public Administration Honours Bachelor of Public Administration Doctor of Business Administration Higher Certificate in Accounting Higher Certificate in Healthcare Management Higher Certificate in Business Management Higher Certificate in Digital Marketing Higher Certificate in Events Management Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management Higher Certificate in Information Technology Higher Certificate in Local Government and Development Management Higher Certificate in Marketing Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies Higher Certificate in Project Management Higher Certificate in Public Management Higher Certificate in Public Sector Procurement Higher Certificate in Social Media and Communication Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management Higher Certificate in Tax Administration Higher Certificate in Tourism Management Master of Business Administration Master of Commerce Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management Master of Public Administration Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management Postgraduate Diploma in Family Business Management Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Technology Management Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Programmes - Zimbabwe

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The purpose of the Higher Certificate in Tourism Management programme is to afford undergraduate students with quality education and skills that they are able to implement within the tourism sector. The graduate will have the appropriate knowledge to successfully bridge the gap of a quality workforce in the Tourism sector.

The programme provides greater career opportunities in entry level positions of different functional roles in the Tourism sector. On obtaining the Higher Certificate in Tourism Management, students should be able to obtain profitable employment throughout South Africa and consequently contribute positively towards the environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects of the tourism industry.

Who Should Apply?

• School leavers looking to pursue a career within the tourism industry.
• Potential entrepreneurs within the tourism industry looking to upskill themselves.

Articulation

Completion of the Higher Certificate meets the minimum entry requirement for admission to an appropriate Advanced Certificate. A Higher Certificate may also allow access to an appropriate Bachelor’s degree.

Mode of Delivery

This programme is offered through online learning. Each module is delivered over a 5 week period.

Career Opportunities

• Events Coordinator
• Destination Marketing Officer
• Guest Relations Officer
• Accommodation Coordinator

Programme Structure

Duration: 1 year

• Introduction to Tourism Management
• Tourism Destination Marketing
• Sustainable Tourism Development and Theories
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
• Operations Management for Tourism and Hospitality

Elective – Choose one of the following electives

• End User Computing
• Digital Transformation in the Business Environment

Assessments

• Knowledge Checks

Admission Requirements

• The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
• An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English.
• To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 23 years.

For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor.

All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA‘s institutional rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What job can i get with a higher certificate in tourism management.

There are several different job opportunities available for those who have graduated with an accredited tourism course. Tour Group Operator or Destination Marketing Officer are some of the job roles for which one would be eligible. Take a look at the full list of job roles above.

How many years does it take to study Tourism Management?

MANCOSA’s Higher Certificate in Tourism Management is a one-year tourism course programme.

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IIE Diploma in Tourism Management

This qualification provides learners with focused knowledge of the fundamental elements of the discipline of tourism management.

The purpose of this IIE Diploma in Tourism Management is to equip learners with the relevant theoretical and industry knowledge and competencies that will enable learners to manage a team or department successfully and responsibly within a tourism organisation and/or establish a tourism venture. 

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Course Outline

Face-to-face:  This is a three-year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College. Face-to-face lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the following campuses: Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Polokwane,  Bloemfontein, Nelson Mandela Bay and Pretoria CBD.

Distance (Online):  This IIE qualification is available through IIE Distance Learning for individuals wanting to study and work. You can receive Online support from IIE Rosebank College. Speak to one of our student advisors for more information.  

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Tourism Management 1A

Tourism Marketing 1A

Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques

Tourism Marketing 1B

Tourism Development 1

Events Management

Tourism Management 1B

Tourism Development 2A

Tourism Management 2A

Tourism Marketing 2A

Introduction to Accounting and Finance

Communicative Languages: IsiZulu / IsiXhosa

Tourism Management 2B: Tourism Entrepreneurship

Tourism Marketing 2B

Work Integrated Learning 1

Tourism Legislation

Sustainable Tourism Development

Tourism Management 3A: Strategic Tourism Management

Strategic Tourism Marketing 3A

Niche Tourism

Tourism Management 3B Strategic Tourism Management

Work Integrated Learning 2

Strategic Tourism Marketing 3B

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Mature Age Exemption    ​    

Candidates must have attempted the Senior Certificate or equivalent, attained the age of 23 before or during the first year of registration with three years' work experience and proven ability relating to the proposed programme as well as adequate communication skills; OR Candidates must have attained the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Where candidates do not satisfy the formal admission requirements for this qualification, The IIE may consider an admission application in terms of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer, Recognition of Prior Learning and Qualification Completion Policy (IIE010).

USAf approved cognate foundation programme

Candidates who have completed an USAf approved cognate foundation programme from a registered and accredited provider may be admitted.

Transfer students

Candidates who have successfully completed at least 120 credits on the first year of a cognate 3- year diploma may be admitted. However, if a student completed less than 120 credits, the admission criteria on the NSC or equivalent or higher certificate or advanced certificate apply.

OQSF qualifications

Candidates with an OQSF Level 5 cognate qualification may be admitted, provided the OQSF qualification has at least 120 credits at NQF Level 5.

Important Information

• To be awarded this qualification, a minimum final year mark of 50% for each module must be achieved.

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DEVICE REQUIREMENTS  To get the best out of the blended learning experience, you will need the following minimum requirements: a computer or laptop with WI-FI, Windows 10 or higher, Intel Pentium 4 Processor or Higher, 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or a System on a Chip (SoC), 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit (Or Higher) for your RAM, 16 GB for 32-bit OS 32 GB for 64-bit OS (or Higher) Hard Drive space, DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver for your Graphics card, and a Screen Resolution of a minimum 1280 x 800

NB: this fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication.  The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.

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Course Accreditation

The IIE Diploma in Travel is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 360-credit qualification on  Level 6 (SAQA ID No: 118172 ). On successful completion, you will receive a  Diploma in Tourism Management  from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree.  There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications. 

Speak to the student advisor for more information. 

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Bcom tourism management.

The Tourism team at the NWU are the leaders in Tourism training in South Africa. Regular contact with industry, research projects and consultations keep us at the forefront of new developments that will also keep you a few steps ahead of the rest.

We have a very active Tourism student organisation, namely Excursio, which also offers several opportunities to Tourism students, of which one is an annual tour.

After completion of the three-year programme, you will be able to manage a tourism enterprise, but you will also understand the importance of tourism in the growing economy of South Africa, and you will be able to develop it to the benefit of the country.

We focus on the development of your skills and knowledge to be able to develop and manage your own or another tourism business. You will, among others, learn to:

•  develop and manage your own accommodation establishment;
• develop, market and manage events;
• optimise nature as tourism attraction; and
• understand the tourism economy and how it contributes to growth in South Africa.

To ensure a range of employment opportunities, you can choose between Economics OR International Trade modules that will expand your knowledge and skills over a period of three years.

Several hotel owners, conference managers and event managers regularly share their knowledge and skills with students, and we also visit their businesses. You will, therefore, work with people, and will also be exposed to economic information that can be utilised to grow the tourism industry in South Africa.

Admission requirements

• Mathematics Level 3 (40% or more)
• Additional requiremenst may apply as per Faculty yearbook / calendar
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BCom Management Sciences with Tourism Management

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Career opportunities 

Although this qualification offers graduates access to the entire tourism industry, BCom qualifications are focused on the management of the industry and businesses.  It creates specific access to careers such as tourism economists, tourism managers, marketers, researchers, lecturers, consultants, accommodation managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.

Other career options with tourism subjects

• BA (Psychology and Tourism Management)
• BA (Recreation Sciences and Tourism Management)
• BA (Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management)
• BSc (Consumer Sciences with Tourism Management)
• BSc (Tourism-Botany-Zoology)
• BSc (Tourism-Geography-Botany)
• BSc (Tourism with Geography and Zoology)
• BCom (Marketing and Tourism)
• BCom (Communication)

Postgraduate studies

• BCom in Management with Tourism Management
• MCom in Tourism Management
• PhD in Tourism Management

Please visit the postgraduate page for more info 

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Undergraduate

• Advanced Diploma in Business Studies (Tourism Management) (40404) - SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS , PART TIME
• Advanced Diploma in Business Studies (Tourism Management) (40404) - GEORGE CAMPUS , PART TIME
• Advanced Diploma in Business Studies (Tourism Management) (40404) - SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS , FULL TIME
• Diploma in Tourism Management (4648) - SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS , FULL TIME
• Diploma in Tourism Management (4647) - EXTENDED PROGRAMME GEORGE
• Diploma in Tourism Management (4647) - , FULL TIME EXTENDED SECOND AVE
• Diploma in Tourism Management (4648) - GEORGE CAMPUS , FULL TIME
• Bachelor of Commerce (General - Tourism) (40127) - SOUTH CAMPUS , FULL TIME
• Bachelor of Commerce (General - Tourism) (40197) - EXTENDED PROGRAMME

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Honours degree.

• Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management (40522) - SOUTH CAMPUS , PART TIME
• Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management (40522) - SOUTH CAMPUS , FULL TIME

Master's Degree

• Master of Commerce in Tourism Management (41030) - SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS , FULL TIME
• Master of Commerce in Tourism Management (41030) - SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS , PART TIME
• Master of Philosophy in Tourism Management (41300) - SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS , PART TIME
• Master of Philosophy in Tourism Management (41300) - SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS , FULL TIME

Doctoral Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism Management) (41526) - SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS , FULL TIME
• Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism Management) (41526) - CONTINUATION , PART TIME
• Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism Management) (41526) - SECOND AVENUE CAMPUS , PART TIME

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The CTH currently offers 3 study streams in South Africa that are registered on the United Kingdom’s National Qualifications or Qualifications and Credit Frameworks. Choose between Management Programmes in Tourism and Hospitality, Culinary Programmes or Professional Skills short courses.

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Are you interested in hotel management, a career in tourism, or restaurants and event management?

Our Hospitality and Tourism Management programmes will open doors for you in these fields, and many more. We have a range of UK-registered qualifications for you from foundation level right up to post-graduate level.

If you’re dreaming of being in a management role in the tourism, travel or hospitality industries, then these are the programmes for you.

Choose to specialise in either travel hospitality or tourism and work your way up from the Level 3 Programme to post-graduate programmes.

These programmes are a great alternative or complement to university courses. However, if you want to convert to a degree, your senior level programmes can get you entry to final undergraduate or Masters years at a range of universities globally.

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Dreaming of being a professional chef, creating gourmet masterpieces in a hotel or restaurant kitchen?

A career in food is a challenging, but highly creative and very rewarding one that demands dedication and flair.

These Culinary Courses have been developed in partnership with Gordon Ramsay’s Tante Marie Culinary Academy.  It provides students with an excellent first set of skills in food preparation, in a profesional environment.

Available only at a small number of very select training providers, these courses will give you an excellent first set of skills in food preparation in a professional environment.

Professional Short Courses

These specialised short courses have been developed carefully with some of the leading organisations and companies in the hospitality and tourism sector. They meet extremely high standards and ensure students studies are relevant and effective.  They provide students with the professional skills to equip students to do their job better and improve career prospects.

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National Diploma: Tourism Management

There is a specific need I many areas of the economy for high quality graduates at the management level who understand the tourism industry and are able to make use of their knowledge and experience. This management-based diploma programme will prepare students for employment in the public and private sectors, managing, developing and planning tourism resources at a junior to middle management level.

The programme provides students with a broad-based, academically rigorous study of management concepts, theories and techniques as they apply to the international tourism industry, develops transferable managerial skills and equips students with basic research and problem-solving skills to commence an effective career or access post-graduate study. It promotes the application of this knowledge and understanding in the critical analysis of management, tourism and travel issues, in the development and evaluation of solutions to real life problems, which can be transferred into vocational settings.

The learning developed through this programme should enhance employment opportunities and broaden knowledge for those working in a diverse range of organisations including travel agencies, theme parks, visitor centres, hotels, airlines, events and conferences, cultural attractions, consultancies, government departments and many others that interface with tourism. Furthermore, the course develops important transferable skills for the future tourism manager, including decision-making problem solving and communication.

Throughout the course learners have the opportunity to experience both the theoretical and practical aspects of tourism, whilst also developing research and presentation skills. The field work and in-service elements provides an excellent opportunity to study “behind the scenes” at real tourist attractions and organisations, proves an excellent way to exemplify what is studied during lectures.

Therefore, the course aims to achieve a balance between the vocational skills necessary for immediate employment and the more fundamental principles necessary for further study. Graduates will be able to:

• Integrate managerial, financial and entrepreneurial principles to strategically plan, manage and sustain tourism businesses.
• Apply the principles of integrated, sustainable planning and development of different types of tourism and leisure destinations and facilities.
• Display communicative competence by maintaining adequate social relations with speakers of a foreign language.
• Effectively perform technical and operational tasks in the key sectors of the tourism industry.
• Demonstrate the effective performance of operational practices in a travel related environment.

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NATIONAL DIPLOMA : TOURISM MANAGEMENT

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT I 1. Dimensions of Tourism 2. The Tourism Industry 3. Tourism Markets 4. Tourism Supply 5. Geography of Tourism 6. Impacts of Tourism

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT II 1. The nature and scope of tourism planning 2. Tourism development in context 3. Typologies of tourism development 4. Tourism resource assessment 5. Sustainable tourism planning issues and strategies

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT III 1. Tourism Policy 2. Tourism attraction development and management 3. Tourism facility and service development 4. Resource management and tourism 5. Business ethics and tourism businesses 6. Sustainable Tourism development

TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT I 1. General management and administrative function 2. Production/service function 3. Purchasing function 4. Financial function 5. Human resource function 6. Marketing function 7. Public relations function 8. Entrepreneurship

TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT II 1.  Financial Management 2. Entrepreneurship

TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT III 1. Introduction, motivation and economic environment 2. Services Management 3. Project identification 4. Business plan preparation 5. Viability test 6. Services Strategy

TRAVEL AND TOURISM PRACTICE I 1. Destinations (Compulsory) 2. Travel agency operations and procedures or 3. Adventure based tourism or 4. Nature based tourism (Eco-tourism) or 5. Events based tourism or 6. Tourism planning

TRAVEL AND TOURISM PRACTICE II 1. Travel agency operations and procedures II or 2. Adventure based tourism or 3. Nature based tourism (Eco-tourism) or 4. Events based tourism or 5. Tourism planning

TRAVEL AND TOURISM PRACTICE III 1. Adventure based tourism or 2. Nature based tourism (Eco-tourism) or 3. Events based tourism or 4. Tourism planning or 5. Destinations ll

MARKETING FOR TOURISM I 1. Introduction to marketing for tourism 2. Marketing information in SA 3. Market measurement and forecasting 4. The marketing mix

MARKETING FOR TOURISM II 1. Strategic marketing 2. Environmental scanning 3. Competition analysis and strategies 4. Consumer and organisational buying and behaviour 5. The SWOT analysis

LAW FOR TOURISM I 1.  The South African legal system 2. The constitutional order in SA 3. General principles of contract 4. Special types of contract 5. Mercantile law 6. Specific legal aspects of the tourism industry

CULTURAL TOURISM I 1. Agents and processes shaping culture 2. Classifications of culture 3. Agencies for culture retention and promotion 4. Role of culture in tourism 5. The development of cultural mix in South Africa 6. Strategies for development of cultural tourism 7. Managing cultural resources for tourism

MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR TOURISM 1. Module one: public relations 2. Module two: media studies 3. Module three: advertising

COMMUNICATION I

Section A: Interpersonal Communication 1. Communication process 2.  Models 3.  Barriers 4.  Perception 5.  Cross-cultural communication 6.  Non-verbal communication 7.  Self-awareness 8.  Listening skills 9.  Conflict resolution in interpersonal relationships

Section B: General Business Writing Skills 1.  Article 2.  Summarising 3.  Correspondence 4.  Short forms of communication 5.  Reports 6.  Notices, agendas and minutes

Section C: Oral Communication  1.  Group discussion 2.  Individual oral presentation 3.  Formal meetings

END-USER COMPUTING I (MOD 1 and 2) 1. Computer Background Theory

1.1 Computer basics 1.2 Components of a computer system 1.3 Input / output devices 1.4 Concepts of data and datafiles 1.5 Managing data 1.6 Storage devices 1.7 Computer performance issues 1.8 Operating systems, applications and software development 1.9 Licences and security 1.10 Networks 1.11 Internet and the Information Superhighway 1.12 Case studies

2. Practical Experience of a package in each of the following fields: 2.1  Operating system commands and file management 2.2  Word-processing 2.3  Spreadsheets and graphics 2.4  Record, file and database management programs 2.5  Presentation software

FRENCH I 1. Indefinite articles, a, an, some : un, une, des 2. Definite article, the : le, la, l’, les 3. Contraction of the preposition de (from / of) and the definite articles le, les to give du, des 4. Contraction of the preposition à ( at, to) and the definite articles le, les to give au, aux 5. Partitive article, some: du, de la, de l’, des 6. Adjectives: concord of nouns and adjectives 7. Possessive Adjectives     : mon, ma, mes, etc. 8. Subject pronouns : je, tu, il, elle, on, nous, vous, ils, elles 9. Verbs : être, avoir, aller, faire, voir, prendre, -er verbs, ir verbs, -re verbs 10. Negative : ne.……pas, ne …….jamais plus any necessary changes 11. Adverbs 12. Prepositions 13. Numbers 14. Calendar dates: days of the week, months of the year 15. The time 16. The weather 17. Various themes, which combine, appropriate vocabulary and basic grammar for sentence structure for oral and written expression : 17.1 greetings/farewell/excuses/apologies 17.2 expression of basic emotions/likes and dislikes 17.3 clothes and colours 17.4 accommodation 17.5 town/tourist sights 17.6 food/restaurant ordering 17.7 country/tourist sights 17.8 travel/air/train/coach/car/bicycle 18. Simple idiomatic expressions 19. French cultural background : basic knowledge of map of France, its historical past 20. French Presence in South Africa/in Pietermaritzburg/in KwaZulu-Natal 21. Question and Answer: for oral and written proficiency

GERMAN I Introduction to the German language 1.1 Pronunciation Basic grammar 2.1 Functional grammar 2.2 Comprehension 2.3 Vocabulary and spelling 3. Application of language in tourism 4. German cultural background and physical feature of the country

EVENTS MANAGEMENT I 1. Introduction to events 2. The event planning process & procedure 3. Human resources 4. Event sponsorship 5. Risk Management 6. Event marketing and communication 7. Catering management for events

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Would you like to:, tourism and hospitality is a broad industry that offers you a variety of exciting career opportunities. it incorporates fields such as catering, hotel management, restaurant management, and tourism management..

Looking for an industry that offers diverse and exhilarating career paths? Look no further than the vibrant world of tourism and hospitality. Oxbridge Academy offers a range of short courses in Catering Management and Hotel Management, where you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge to excel in these areas.

For those seeking nationally recognised qualifications, we proudly offer N4 – N6 qualifications in Tourism and Hospitality and Catering Services. These comprehensive programs provide a solid foundation and set you on a path towards a career in this booming industry.

Why Choose Our Tourism and Hospitality Courses?

You can complete your course from the comfort of your own home.

You can ask an industry-expert tutor for help if you get stuck with your coursework.

You can gain industry-relevant knowledge and skills by studying your tourism and hospitality course in your own time at home.

You will be able to choose whether you want to pay your course fees upfront or in monthly instalments.

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Short learning programmes.

These non-accredited skills courses equip you with the basic skills you need to work in a specific area of tourism or hospitality management.

• Oxbridge Academy Short Course: Catering Management
• Oxbridge Academy Short Course: Hotel Management
• Oxbridge Academy Short Course: Tourism Management
• Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Catering Management
• Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Food & Beverage Management
• Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Hotel & Catering Management
• Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Hotel Management
• Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Restaurant Management
• Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Tourism Management
• Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Hospitality Services

National Qualifications (N4-N6) Leading To Diplomas

These N4 – N6 courses lead to national qualifications that are registered on the  National Qualifications Framework  (NQF). This means that the course content is aligned with industry and employer needs. When you study one of these courses, therefore, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to start your career in the tourism industry. If you have completed your N6 level and can provide evidence of 18 months of relevant practical experience, you may be eligible to apply for – and receive – a  National Diploma .

National Certificate: N4 Tourism

• Accredited by: QCTO
• SAQA ID: 66910
• Duration: 12 Months
• Requirements: Matric or Introductory certificate

National Certificate: N5 Tourism

• SAQA ID: 66978
• Requirements: N4 Tourism

National Certificate: N6 Tourism

• SAQA ID: 67013
• Requirements: N5 Tourism

Hospitality and Catering Services

National certificate: n4 hospitality and catering services.

• SAQA ID: 66891

National Certificate: N5 Hospitality and Catering Services

• SAQA ID: 66973
• Requirements: N4 Hospitality and Catering Services

National Certificate: N6 Hospitality and Catering Services

• SAQA ID: 67008
• Requirements: N5 Hospitality and Catering Services

What Does The Tourism And Hospitality Industry Entail?

The tourism and hospitality industry is a service-driven industry focused on providing pleasant and enjoyable experiences to guests and tourists. It is interdisciplinary in nature, and incorporates elements of events planning,  marketing ,  finance , management, and PR.

Areas that fall under the tourism and hospitality industry include:

• Entertainment and Leisure
• Food and Beverage Management
• Hotel and Guest House Management
• Restaurant Management
• Travel and Tourism

The diverse nature of the tourism and hospitality industry means that it involves a wide range of activities in the areas mentioned above. Activities can include:

• Providing the catering for an event.
• Running a guest house.
• Greeting guests when they arrive at a restaurant.
• Managing reservations for a hotel.
• Providing assistance to guests at a health resort or spa.
• Leading tour groups and showing them various tourist attractions.
• Preparing and serving food at a restaurant.
• Assisting passengers on a cruise ship.

These are only a few examples – keep in mind that the activities will differ from one area of specialisation within the tourism and  hospitality  industry to another.

What Career Opportunities Are There In Tourism And Hospitality?

In South Africa, the tourism and hospitality industry is expanding rapidly. It currently provides plenty of exciting  career opportunities  at both junior and senior level, and the number of available opportunities is expected to increase. Due to the nature of the industry, there is also plenty of room for career growth and specialisation.

Some of the career opportunities that are available include:

• Event Planner
• Flight Attendant
• Hotel Manager
• Hotel Receptionist
• Lodge Manager
• Reservations Clerk
• Restaurant Manager
• Spa Assistant
• Theme Park Assistant
• Travel Agent

A career in hospitality and tourism involves working closely with different people, and is also likely to involve working long hours or shifts.

What Skills Do You Need To Succeed In The Tourism And Hospitality Industry?

You will need:

• Good communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Time management skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• A well-groomed appearance
• Respect for different cultures
• Ability to work on your own and in a team

What our Tourism and Hospitality students say

I really enjoyed the course and i gained a lot of knowledge and skills. most of the time, at work when i do my job and i experience things that i have learned from oxbridge academy, i smile and go for that challenge with confidence even though i am not working as safety personnel yet. thank you, oxbridge academy. i am looking forward to gaining more knowledge from you., it was very good studying in my own time; the notes were clear and understandable and i passed every module with merit. i would like to thank the principal, tutors, finance department, and queries department for all the support and always responding to anything i needed. once again, thank you., register today & change your life, for more study options in culinary and hospitality visit our partners.

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Introduction to Travel and Tourism

Gain the managerial, personal and operational skills needed to successfully run a tourism enterprise or manage a tourism destination.

Short Course

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Whether you want to kickstart or expand your career in travel and tourism, this course has something valuable for you.

Due to the substantive curriculum design, you will not only gain knowledge of the industry and current and future trends, but you will also develop the personal and professional skills needed to thrive in this diverse industry. This course will equip you with the technical, managerial, personal, and operational skills required for the running of a tourism enterprise or management of a tourism destination.

6 months at 8 hours/week

• Certificate included

Fully Online

Flexible payment options available

What you will learn about

Course units.

This course contains 6 units and can be completed in 6 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:

• Unit 1. The Tourism System
• Unit 2. Impact of Tourism
• Unit 3. Introduction to Travel Operations
• Unit 4. Introduction to Travel Geographies – South Africa
• Unit 5. Introduction to Travel Geographies – Rest of the World
• Unit 6. Communication Skills

With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons and multiple assessment opportunities.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the Introduction to Travel and Tourism short course, you should be able to:

• Know the various definitions of tourism and definitions of important tourism terms and concepts, including abbreviations
• Explain the interrelationships between the main types of tourism and the classification of tourism products according to the destination mix
• Summarise the impacts of tourism products on the economy using the supply and demand principles
• Integrate knowledge of principles, theories and trends to assess the significant contributions of tourism development and the impact on the economy
• Explain the socio-cultural, environmental and economic positive – and negative impacts on tourism
• Apply essential steps when preparing and planning for meetings, workplace reports and presentations
• Identify and analyse the main characteristics of sustainable and responsible tourism development in South Africa
• Apply knowledge to explain possible itineraries for each sector of the tourism industry given a specific scenario
• Understand the important aspects and the interrelationship between different types of communication, interpersonal relationships and the barriers of these to function more effectively in the workstation
• Develop specific destination knowledge for South Africa, Africa and the rest of the world

Is this course right for me?

Who this course is for.

This course is intended for current tourism practitioners who want to improve their knowledge and skills to meet the diverse demands of the tourism sector. Due to its holistic introductory nature, the programme also provides the basis for entry-level scholars who intend to study further in the tourism field.

As such, it offers theoretical insight and practical application for a wide variety of vocations, including practitioners, scholars, managers, and planners in the following domains:

• Government careers in the tourism sectors
• Careers in the parks and recreation sectors
• Travel Consultant in a Travel Agency
• Tour Operator or Tour Guide
• Tourism Administrator
• Guest Relations Officer
• Reservations Agent
• Tourism Information Officer
• Guest House Manager, and many more

Reasons to choose this course

This course has been designed in collaboration with a leading professor and subject matter expert to bring you an industry-leading curriculum. On completion of this course, you will be equipped with the technical, managerial, personal, and operational skills required to run a tourism enterprise or manage a tourism destination.

The knowledge and skills that this course provides will enable you to explore exciting career directions in a variety of travel and tourism industries.

Your career outlook

Students who complete this short course may have the opportunity to work in a variety of travel and tourism industry areas. Potential roles include:

• Reservations Agent,
• Guest House Manager, and many more.

When can you start this course?

Our Short Courses are administered in various intakes throughout the year. Enrol for a date that suits you or enquire now if you’d like more information.

Short Course Admissions

Entry requirements.

• Minimum of Grade 9  (Standard 7)
• At least 18 years of age
• Alternate admission is possible on the basis of Mature Age exemption (23 years and older)
• Ability to read and write in English, which is the language of instruction
• Students should also possess a basic level of digital literacy skills

Registration

Our Short Course programmes are offered all year round, making enrolling easy and convenient anytime. Complete our online application form, and await a call from one of our friendly Enrolment Consultants.

Mode of instruction

At iQ Academy, we offer all our programmes exclusively through online learning. Students must have regular access to a device and a stable internet connection, whether via a mobile device or any other means.

Don’t worry about course materials, as they are all available online and can be downloaded to your smartphone, PC or tablet for offline use. We do not provide printed textbooks. If you prefer printed materials, you can easily download and print them yourself.

Our teaching and learning activities occur 100% online. If you require more information, please feel free to enquire now .

Technology requirements

• A PC, Tablet or Smartphone
• Access to a reliable internet connection
• An active email account
• At least 1GB of data per month

Simple pricing, big value

Total course fee.

All inclusive

Choose how you pay: Upfront or in monthly instalments

Monthly instalments

Pay as little as r499.44* / monthly.

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Receive your digital certificate when you have finished paying off your plan

*Terms and deposit are subject to affordability. View our payment options for more information.

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Dedicated course lecturer and specialised academic support.

Structured learning

Weekly lesson plans, regular live classes and special webinars.

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Short Course FAQ’s

What is a short course programme.

Our curricula are developed by industry experts and are internally quality-assured and approved by our Academic Board. Our short courses are institutional programmes and are non-credit bearing. For more information on our institutional registration and accreditation status view our accreditations .

Do I have to take an exam for a short course?

There are no written examinations for short courses. As part of your learning, you are encouraged to complete short quizzes throughout each unit, which help you build and test your knowledge. You must complete and submit one formative assessment at the end of each unit. To meet the requirements for a course, you will have to pass the final summative assessment at the end of the course, before you can get certified.

What do I get after I complete a short course?

Once you have completed your course, you will get an iQ Academy Short Course Certificate. Your certificate demonstrates that you have acquired industry-relevant skills which can enhance your promotional and employment opportunities. In order to qualify for a certificate you will need to:

• Pass all your assignments
• Pay up your student account

What type of learning activities can I expect?

Our short courses integrate interactive media with e-learning activities as well as online recorded lectures. The following learning activities form part of the overall learning path:

• Reading activities
• Multimedia activities such as video clips and podcasts
• Self-reflections
• Case studies
• Assessment activities & compulsory submission of formative and summative assessments

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Undergraduate qualifications

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• All qualifications

Diploma in Tourism Management

Semester 2 applications for the 2024 academic year will be open for limited undergraduate qualifications from 15 april to 10 may 2024., admission requirements, student fees and funding your studies.

• Application for admission

Registration

Qualification admission requirements.

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning, or any Higher Certificate obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences. Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, may consider enrolling for any of the Higher Certificates offered by the College.

Application fee

Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:

• R135 for online applications
• Use the 8 digit student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number ( ie YOUR 8 digit STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030 )
• Send the proof of payment to [email protected]
• Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.

Student fees

Click here  to find out more about Unisa's student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

Apply for admission

Semester 2 applications for the 2024 academic year will be open for limited undergraduate qualifications from 15 April to 10 May 2024 . 

Please take note of the following:

• All applications for admission must be submitted online. 
• Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.

Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

Unisa has an agreement with various  Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.

Take note of the following :

• Make sure that your  TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification. 
• Apply for admission during Unisa's application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

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