Master of Management Sciences in Tourism and Hospitality Management
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.
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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
Central University of Technology, Free State
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
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
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.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Upon entry to the Master's Degree programme, it is assumed that learners should have demonstrated
- An understanding of the scope and nature of the tourism and hospitality industry.
- The ability to perform effectively in one or more sectors of the industry.
- Competence in effective planning, execution and assessment of operational practices and strategies.
- Familiarity with macro development planning issues and strategies.
- The ability to conduct elementary research, synthesise and report findings, and make recommendations.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor Honours Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Level 8.
Or
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Level 8.
Or
- Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
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
- Assess skills, knowledge and insight into theoretical frameworks and management strategies in the hospitality industry.
- Compare and critically analyse the rationale for the selection and implementation of particular practices and strategies in a sector(s) of the industry.
- Design/develop a research proposal on an approved research topic.
- A thesis demonstrating that appropriate, relevant research methodology has effectively been applied is completed and the findings are analysed leading to meaningful recommendations.
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.
The learner's ability to articulate the process as well as the findings and recommendations will be assessed by means of a comprehensive oral defence of the thesis.
The written thesis and comprehensive oral defence will demonstrate that all the capabilities have been integrated.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
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.
Providers currently listed
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