Master of Management in Food and Beverage Management

Purpose

Learners obtaining this qualification will be able to contribute to the improvement and development of the functions and operations of some specialised area(s) of the Tourism and Hospitality industry, as well as to demonstrate a high-level of overall knowledge in such specialised area(s), ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.

Rationale

Learners obtaining this qualification will be able to demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in the Hospitality and Tourism field ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.

A panel will access the applicant's portfolio according to institution policy. The portfolio will entail the successful completion of four year qualification or equivalent credits and evidence of substantial experience and professional development in Hospitality.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Postgraduate Diploma, NQF Level 8 (or equivalent qualification in the related discipline).

• Full dissertation, 180 Credits.

1. Acquire skills and knowledge of the industry, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical frameworks and management strategies.
2. Analyse theoretical frameworks and advance management strategies.
3. Identify a research problem by critical evaluation, industry strategies, activities and consequences.
4. Select appropriate research methodology for application to a specific research problem.
5. Conduct independent research according to appropriate, relevant research methodology, record, synthesise and analyse findings.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Identify and solve problems, demonstrating responsible decision-making, originality and a critically evaluate/approach.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Organise and manage time and research responsibly and effectively.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

• Demonstrate an understanding of the changing macro environment as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving processes do not exist in isolation.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5

• Use information technology effectively and responsibly.
• Contribute to the full personal development of each learner as an individual, the subject field and society at large, by making it the underlying intention of the tourism and hospitality qualification to make learners aware of the importance of.

Integrated Assessment

The learner's competence will be assessed by means of a proposal and thesis that demonstrate

An understanding of the theoretical frameworks as well as the practices and strategies in industry. The ability to critically analyse industry practices and strategies. The insight to identify areas that need improvement or development. Familiarity with various research methodologies utilised in the industry. The skill to apply appropriate methodology. The ability to compile and analyse findings in order to make constructive recommendations.