Tourism Management: Major combinations for BCom:
NQF Level: 5: TRT1502, MNB1501, MNB1601
NQF Level: 6: TRT1602, TRT2601, MNG2601, MNM2615
NQF Level: 7: TRT3701, TRT3702, TRT3703, TRT3705
Tourism Management: Major combinations for the Diploma:
NQF Level: 5: DTM1501, TRT1502
NQF Level: 6: TRT1602, DTM2601, DTM2603, DTM2604, DTM2605, DTM3605 and DTM3609
NQF Level: 7: DTM3701, DTM3703, DTM3704 & TRT3702
| Travel Operations - DTM1501 |
| Diploma,Higher Certificate |
Semester module |
NQF level: 5 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip learners with the operational knowledge and skills that are required in the various sectors of the travel operation industry. These sectors include air, rail and coach transportation as well as car hire, cruises and accommodation. Learners will have an informed understanding of the concepts and workings of foreign exchange and travel insurance. Qualifying learners will be able to understand and use travel operations language and interpret codes, terms and definitions that are commonly used in the travel industry. Furthermore, learners will be able to implement the methods and procedures, problem solve, act in an ethical and professional manner, access and communicate information and manage their own learning in the studies of the travel operation industry. |
| Primary Factors of Tourism - TRT1502 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Diploma,Higher Certificate |
Semester module |
NQF level: 5 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is for students to gain an informed understanding of the primary factors of tourism management, relating to the history of tourism and the demand and supply sides of the industry within an Intra- African and Global context. Students will be introduced to the tourism concept and its historical development. Students will also be able to gather and collate information from a range of different sources to arrive at an informed understanding of demand and supply within tourism management and demonstrate sound practice of key decision making skills. |
| Hospitality Operations - DTM2601 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Recommendation: TRT1602 or DTM1604 |
| Purpose: The purpose of the module is to equip students with a knowledge base of the hospitality industry through a thorough understanding of important terms, concepts and principles associated within the hospitality industry. Furthermore, qualifying students will have an overview of the hospitality industry, and a sound understanding of the accommodation and the food and beverage sectors within the hospitality industry. Students are also made aware of the current and future issues that influence the hospitality industry. |
| Tourism Development IIA - DTM2603 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: TRT1502 or DTM1503 |
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| Purpose: The purpose of the module is to equip students with detailed knowledge of the various tourism development types, development and management of tourism attractions, and facilities and services. Students will have insight into rural and urban tourism development. They will be able to apply their knowledge to the development and management of tourism resources and tourist attractions, as well as natural, cultural, artificial attractions and special events. Students will also be able to solve problems related to accommodation and amenities, ancillary services and facilities. |
| Tourism Development IIB - DTM2604 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Recommendation: TRT1602 or DTM1604 |
| Purpose: The purpose of the module is to equip students with a detailed knowledge of tourism planning and sustainable development and management of tourism attractions. Students will have insight into the role of tourism planning in destination development, the levels of planning and the tourism planning process. Students will be able to analyse tourism plans from national, regional and local destination plans. Students will also be able to analyse the role that stakeholders play in the development of tourism policy and apply a framework to formulate tourism policy. |
| Cultural Tourism I - DTM2605 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: TRT1502 or DTM1503 |
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| Purpose: This module introduces learners to the cultural tourism industry and provides a framework of knowledge for analysing the complexity of cultural tourism. Learners will have detailed knowledge of important terms, concepts, principles and theories of cultural tourism. The module will be valuable to tourism learners in the cultural tourism industry. Qualifying learners can critically analyse complex concepts and developments within the cultural tourism context. Furthermore, learners will be able to implement the methods and procedures, problem solve, act in an ethical and professional manner, access and communicate information and manage their own learning in the studies of cultural tourism. |
| Cultural Tourism II - DTM3605 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: DTM2605 |
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| Recommendation: Students are recommended to complete MNG2601 or TRT1602 before registering for this module. |
| Purpose: This module introduces students to the cultural tourism industry and provides a framework of knowledge for analysing the complexity of cultural tourism. Students will have an informed understanding of important terms, concepts, principles and theories of cultural tourism. The unit standard will be valuable to tourism students in the cultural tourism industry. Qualifying students are able to critically analyse complex concepts and developments within the cultural tourism context.
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| Tourism in a Practical Work Context - DTM3609 |
| Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 24 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
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Co-requisite: DTM2601, DTM2602, DTM2603, DTM2604, DTM2605, DTM3605 |
| Recommendation: Students should have passed TRT1502 and TRT1602 or DTM1501 and DTM1502 before registering for this module |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to develop students' practical competence by applying their detailed theoretical knowledge to simulated situations within the tourism environment. Qualifying students will gain valuable insight into the practicalities of the travel and tourism industry, which is composed of different, but inter-related industries. |
| Secondary Factors of Tourism - TRT1602 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: TRT1501 or TRT1502 or DTM1503 |
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| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with knowledge of secondary aspects of tourism management. Qualifying students will have an awareness of the relationship between supply and demand with specific reference to transportation, marketing and distribution within the tourism context. Students will have a detailed knowledge of tourism enablers and more specifically the management, planning and development, sustainability and policies that apply to tourism. Students will have to gather information from a range of different sources (including journal articles) and utilise this information in discussions regarding the secondary aspects of tourism management. This module will prepare students for future careers in tourism management. |
| Transport for Tourism - TRT2601 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Recommendation: TRT1601 or TRT1602 |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip learners with a well-rounded, in-depth knowledge base of the transport in tourism industry within the context of tourism management. Students should be able to discuss the concepts, principles and theories relating to the structure of transport; transport and government policy; demand and supply of transport; air, water and land transport. |
| Business Tourism - DTM3701 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: TRT1602 or DTM2601 |
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| Purpose: The purpose of the Business Tourism module is to equip students with a well-rounded and systematic knowledge base of meetings, incentives, conferences and events (Business Tourism). Students will have a coherent and critical understanding of important terms, concepts and principles used in meetings, incentives, conferences and events. Students will be able to present and communicate information and own ideas and opinions in well-structured arguments with conference industry members and will demonstrate an effective selection and application of essential procedures, operations and techniques to successfully plan and co-ordinate a small event, conference or incentive package. |
| Sustainable Tourism Development IIIA - DTM3703 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: DTM2603 |
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| Purpose: The purpose of this module is for students to demonstrate an integrated knowledge off the central concepts of the three pillars of sustainable tourism development and an overview of planning tourism development. Students are able to exhibit an understanding of a range of methods of enquiry in sustainable tourism development and an ability to select and apply a range of methods to resolve problems or introduce change to achieve sustainability at a tourism destination. |
| Tourism Development IIIB - DTM3704 |
| Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: DTM2604 |
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| Purpose: The purpose of learning is to equip students with detailed knowledge of the general principles of the implementation of tourism development as well as how various management tools can be applied in tourism development. Students will have a coherent and critical understanding of terms, rules, concepts, principles and approaches of project management and management tools in tourism development. Qualifying students will have insight on and will be able to apply their knowledge of the implementation and management of a tourism development. |
| Hospitality Administration - TRT3701 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Advanced Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Recommendation: MNG2601 or TRT1601 or TRT1602 |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with an integrated knowledge of the hospitality sector within the tourism industry. Qualifying students can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the hospitality industry in tourism and the importance of entrepreneurship in starting a hospitality business. Qualifying students can select an appropriate and contextually relevant type of hospitality establishment in order to acquire an in-depth and applied understanding of the recent developments in the designing of accommodation establishments, food and beverage services, front office operations, housekeeping operations, uses of robots and technology in the hospitality industry, and the environmental considerations for hospitality establishments. |
| Special Interest Tourism - TRT3702 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Recommendation: MNG2601 or TRT1601 or TRT1602 |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip learners with a well-rounded, systematic knowledge base of special interest tourism. Qualifying students will have the ability to demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of the concepts, principals and theories relating to nature-based tourism (eco-tourism, adventure tourism and culture tourism), special events (with specific reference to festival tourism, food - and wine tourism and sport tourism). |
| Tourism Distribution - TRT3703 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Advanced Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Recommendation: MNG2601 or TRT1601 or TRT1602 |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip learners with a well-rounded, systematic knowledge base of the functioning of the tourism distribution system within the context of tourism management. Qualifying students will have the ability to demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of the concepts, principals and theories relating to the role of information technology in tourism; the channels of distribution in the tourism industry and more specifically in the airlines, hotel industry, and specific destinations; distribution via the internet and competitive strategies and future trends in tourism distribution. |
| Tourism Governance - TRT3705 |
| Under Graduate Degree,Advanced Diploma |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Recommendation: MNG2601 or TRT1601 or TRT1602 |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip the learners with a well-rounded and systematic knowledge base in tourism and a detailed knowledge of tourism governance. Students that successfully complete this module will be equipped with the ability to identify, conceptualise and demonstrate the legislation and policies with regard to tourism destinations and products, future trends in tourism, managing the impact of tourism and ensuring sustainability of the tourism destination or product. |
| Research Paper in Tourism Management - HRTRT83 |
| Honours |
|
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 36 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
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Co-requisite: HMEMS80 |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to grasp the first steps of the research process by designing a research paper. This includes an undertaking of an extensive literature review and the development of a research instrument (motivating the choice thereof). Particular emphasis is placed on students' ability to apply research methods to selected tourism research focus areas, such as business and leisure tourism, ecotourism, hospitality and attractions management, inclusive tourism, transport for tourism and e-travel. The module provides a sound knowledge and practical orientation on how to conduct research in the tourism field. Particular emphasis is placed on developing of skills and knowledge regarding the research process. The research paper covers among other areas strategic research planning concepts, principles, tools and best practices on how to conduct research in the subject field of tourism. In addition, industry interaction and liaison (or practical case studies) is recommended to grasp the essence of the research module. |
| Advanced E-Travel and E-Tourism - TRT4803 |
| Honours,Post Graduate Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 24 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive and systematic knowledge base of the management and marketing issues in electronic travel and tourism services and an in-depth understanding of the key issues and main challenges for tourism businesses and destinations in the field of e-travel and e-tourism. Particular emphasis is placed on cases and solutions highlighting best practice and methods for exploiting ICTs from real world international market leaders. The module aims to coherently present the application of ICT to the management of travel and tourism services; analyse technologies (hardware and software) used in the travel and tourism industry; and explain the process of electronic marketing of travel and tourism services from the perspective of the tourism provider, the intermediary, and the consumer. The module explores the newest developments in this field, analysing emerging trends, and providing visions for the future of eTravel and eTourism. |
| Advanced Strategic Tourism Management - TRT4861 |
| Honours,Post Graduate Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 24 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to apply the strategic management theories, and principles within the tourism establishments or destinations. The module provides a sound knowledge and practical orientation with regard to the strategic management process as it pertains to the tourism industry. Particular emphasis is placed on developing a strategic tourism planning framework and exploring trends and developments in the macro environment (Physical, social/cultural, economic, ethical, legal/political, technological and international). The module covers among other areas strategic planning concepts, principles, tools and best practices in strategic tourism management. In addition, practical case studies and industry interaction form part of this module.
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| Advanced Tourism Development and Ecotourism - TRT4862 |
| Honours,Post Graduate Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 24 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: This module equips students with a comprehensive and systematic knowledge base in the discipline of tourism and in-depth knowledge of tourism development and ecotourism. Students will have a detailed informed understanding of the economics of tourism, international cooperation in tourism, tourism demand and forecasting, and ecotourism as a form of sustainable tourism development. Qualifying students can identify with tourism in a development context and understand the challenges faced when implementing tourism in developing countries. Insight will be gained into key terminology, concepts, principles and theories regarding tourism economics, development and ecotourism. |
| Advanced Business Tourism - TRT4863 |
| Honours,Post Graduate Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 24 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with a comprehensive and systematic knowledge base in advanced business tourism and events management. This will enable them to critically analyse the context and business environment and to develop competence in planning and organizing successful events and business tourism related activities. It will provide them with an integrated in-depth understanding of key management and marketing functions within the event organization encompassing methods and practical applications: coordinating, staffing, financing, marketing, and controlling. Finally, it will also help them to critically analyse some special issues, such as risk management, project management, evaluation, impact assessment and sustainability and technology in events. |
| Advanced Destination and Marketing Management - TRT4864 |
| Honours,Post Graduate Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 8 |
Credits: 24 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with a comprehensive and systematic knowledge base in the discipline of advanced destination and tourism marketing management. Emphasis will be placed on the consumer and the marketing mix in travel and tourism, planning for marketing strategy and short term-operational objectives and campaigns, communicating with and influencing consumers and applying marketing in travel and tourism. |