cape peninsula university of technology tourism management

cape peninsula university of technology tourism management

Course Information and Fees

TOURISM MANAGEMENT

ND: (National Diploma)

The tourism industry regards generalised management and entrepreneurial skills, as well as specialist skills, to be prerequisites for the sustained growth of the industry. The course provides management-oriented education, emphasising entrepreneurship and incorporating the required practical skills and experience.Students are trained as technicians, technologists, managers, entrepreneurs and academics.
Career Opportunities
A career in tourism allows for great diversity as well as specialisation. The South African tourism industry employs almost half a million people, either directly or indirectly. This figure is expected to double and effective management in this sector has become vital.Employment opportunities exist in the following sectors: accommodation and hospitality, distribution channels (e.g. travel agents), transportation, travel planning, management and co-ordination (e.g. regional tourism organisations), and marketing.

Admission requirements
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
Additional admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Bachelors, Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
Postgraduate admission requirements

Syllabus and fees

First Year

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Second Year

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Third Year

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TOURISM MANAGEMENT

BTech: (Baccalaureus Technologiae)

The purpose is to equip learners in interpreting, formulating and implementing advanced event strategic and event leadership strategies for the sustainable development of the event industry.

 

Career Opportunities
The events industry is huge and draws on the skills and knowledge of a wide range of people. There are events managers, who oversee the whole process and ensure that the event meets the client’s brief and budget; the creative team, who develop innovative ideas and themes; production and technical staff who set up stages and arenas; health and safety and law and licensing specialists; marketing and public relations officers; and the front of house events staff and supervisors. The events industry critically requires skilled strategic event leaders, event entrepreneurs and event researchers.

 
Admission requirements
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
Additional admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Bachelors, Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
Postgraduate admission requirements

Syllabus and fees

Fourth Year

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