SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND LEISURE
DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
3 YEARS (FULL TIME) I SAQA IDENTITY NUMBER: 98916 I NQF LEVEL: 6 I CREDITS: 360
Voyage through the ever-changing travel industry, with this exciting Diploma in Tourism Management. Explore the modern tourism sectors of adventure, culture, events and ecotourism, while gaining practical and theoretical learning for a successful career. Develop and build the necessary skills and knowledge to identify the best tourist attractions, plan the best adventure and cultural trips, create reservations, coordinate and manage events. Graduates will be able to consider launching a career as an Event Planner, Travel Consultant, or Entrepreneur.
Who should enrol?
- Are passionate about contributing to the growth of the tourism industry
- Are professionals already in tourism seeking formal qualifications
- Are eager to explore new and exciting sectors within tourism
- Are travel enthusiasts ready to turn their passion into a fulfilling career
Admission requirements
- A NSC with a diploma pass (D) or an equivalent local school leaving qualification such as an NCV with diploma admission
- Alternatively, in the case of international school leaving qualifications, a SAQA level 4 evaluation
Skills you will have after completing this programme
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Professional skills including computer literacy and presentation competency
- Customer service skills
Career opportunities
- Event and Conference Planner
- Hotel Manager
- Travel Consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Tour Agent
Curriculum
Year 1
- Tourism Destinations (Africa incl. SA)
- Travel Agency Operations
- Tourism Industry Overview and Management
- Tourism Marketing Fundamentals
- Adventure Tourism
- Intro to Events Management
Year 2
- Tourism Destinations (Europe, Australia and Asia)
- Fares within Africa and Customer Care
- Intro to Accounting for Tourism
- Tourism Marketing
- Cultural Tourism
- Events Management
Year 3
- Tourism Destinations (North and South America)
- Payment Procedures and Foreign Exchange
- Intro to Strategic Management
- Tourism Marketing Communications
- Ecotourism
- Entrepreneurship
NewBridge Graduate Institute reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum and/or admission requirements. Fees, textbooks and any special equipment you will need is detailed by the middle of the year on the “Additional costs schedule” available from your closest campus.