Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management
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Program Overview
University Program Information
The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.
Undergraduate and Honors Qualifications
The university provides various undergraduate and honors qualifications, each with its own set of requirements and regulations.
- Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online.
- Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management
The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management is a qualification that aims to consolidate, advance, and deepen learner expertise and enable advancement in a career as a tourism manager.
- Qualification code: 98355
- NQF level: 8
- Total credits: 120
- SAQA ID: 91718
- APS/AS: 60
- Rules: It is strongly recommended that students complete HMEMS80 before registering for HRTRT83.
- Purpose statement: The primary purpose of this qualification is to develop skills and capabilities to conduct research in the area of tourism management and to develop entrepreneurial skills in postgraduate learners.
Curriculum for this Qualification
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management includes:
- Compulsory modules:
- HMEMS80 - Research Methodology
- HRTRT83 - Research Paper in Tourism Management
- TRT4861 - Advanced Strategic Tourism Management
- Elective modules (choose any 2):
- TRT4803 - Advanced E-Travel and E-Tourism
- TRT4862 - Advanced Tourism Development and Ecotourism
- TRT4863 - Advanced Business Tourism
- TRT4864 - Advanced Destination and Marketing Management
Registration Requirements
To register for this qualification, students must:
- Have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online.
- Meet the minimum admission requirements, including a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Complete the registration process online, including selecting modules and calculating study fees.
Study Fees
Study fees for this qualification will be calculated based on the number of modules selected and the student's residency status.
- Students must pay their study fees in full before the commencement of the academic year.
Research Areas
The university has various research areas, including:
- Tourism management
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic management
- E-tourism and e-travel
- Tourism development and ecotourism
- Business tourism
- Destination and marketing management
Academic Performance
Students must take their available time into consideration when choosing modules, as this will impact their academic performance.
- Students should allocate approximately 6-8 hours per week for semester modules and 4-6 hours per week for year modules.
