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.
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.
This programme is offered through online learning. Each module is delivered over a 5 week period.
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.
Curriculum
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
Formative Assessment 1 (Knowledge Check Quiz 1)
Formative Assessment 2 (Knowledge Check Quiz 2)
Formative Assessment 3 (Knowledge Check Quiz 3)
Formative Assessment 4 (Knowledge Check Quiz 4)
Summative Assessment (Project)
Careers
Embark on a trajectory leading to positions such as:
Events Coordinator
Destination Marketing Officer
Guest Relations Officer
Accommodation Coordinator
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.
FAQs
School leavers looking to pursue a career within the tourism industry.
Potential entrepreneurs within the tourism industry looking to upskill themselves.
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.
MANCOSA’s Higher Certificate in Tourism Management is a one-year tourism course programme.
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