Master of Management in Travel and Tourism Services Management
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Vaal University of Technology
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 11 - Services
Subfield
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2027-06-30
Last date for achievement
2029-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
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.
Rationale
To demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in such specialised area(s), ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
A panel will assess the applicants RPL portfolio according to institutions RPL policy. The portfolio will entail
- Four-year qualification or equivalent.
- Evidence of substantial experience and professional development in tourism/hospitality.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor Honours in Tourism and Hospitality Management, NQF Level 8.
Or
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
- Full Dissertation, 180 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Compare, analyse and evaluate industry practices and strategies.
- Select appropriate research methodology to address a tourism and hospitality industry problem.
- Successfully apply research methods. Record, synthesise and analyse findings to offer meaningful recommendations.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- Identify and solve problems, demonstrating responsible decision-making, originality and a critically evaluate/approach
- Developing entrepreneurial skills and opportunities within the tourism/hospitality industry.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Organise and manage time and research responsibly and effectively.
- Participation as a responsible citizen in local, national and international community issues.
- Recognition of the relationship between tourism/hospitality and social, economic, environmental and political contexts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
- 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.
- 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 ability to articulate the process as well as the findings and recommendations will be assessed by means of a comprehensive oral defense of the thesis. The written thesis and comprehensive oral defense will demonstrate that all the capabilities have been integrated.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Masters in Hospitality or Management, Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Hospitality Management, Level 10.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism and Hospitality, Level 10.
International comparability
There are similar courses abroad in, for example, Australia, UK and the USA but individual institutions have unique offerings, which may/may not articulate with ours entirely. There is undoubtedly synergy in courses with variations ranging from slight to extreme synergy depending on the institution.
Benchmarked against the following International Qualification
Master of Tourism Management, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.
Providers currently listed
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