Career Information - Durban University of Technology

1 Career Information National Diploma: tourism Management This programme may be replaced in 2018 by the Diploma in tourism subject to the approval being granted by the Council for Higher Education. Location Ritson Campus (Block D) Description of the Programme This is a three year full- time, contact learning programme. Of this si x months are sp ent in industry. The remaining period is sp ent on full- time classes and field work. An international industry, tourism has grown into a major earner of foreign exchange and a vital medium for development for many countries. In So uth Africa events over recent years have led to not able increases in Career opportunities in the diverse areas that comprise the tourism industry.

2 Recognizing the diverse, yet close association between various employment opportunities in the tourism sy stem, this programme in tourism Management consi sts of subjects that enable an intense, yet broad based st udy of tourism . The sc ope for involvement in the tourism industry is wide, ranging from tourism planning, tourism product development, promoting tourism , tourism education, research and enterprise. The programme offered is locally developed in conjunction with active tourism entrepreneurs, provincia l government and developers. As the need for tourism awareness develops, community education and training opportunities will also present themselves. tourism st udy also opens doors to the hos pitality industry and graduates could find themselves working in personnel, marketing or management departments of hotels, resorts, municipali ties, rural development agencies and su chlike.

3 Personal Qualities Required If you feel you are able to contribute to the development of a reputable tourism indust ry, then tourism needs you. In the process you will need patience, to meet challe nges and to work hard, but above all you will be meeting and working with an extraor dinary range of people. It will test your initiative, patience and enthusiasm. Ample rewards await the entrepreneur who is pass ionately enthusiast ic about the cultural and environmental heritage of South Africa and able to communicate that passion to paying clients. Duration of the programme This is a three year full- time, contact learning programme. Of this si x months are sp ent in industry. The remaining period is sp ent on full- time classes and field work.

4 Career opportunities Travel Retailer, Tour Operator, Tour Guide, tourism Promoter, tourism Educator, Research and Enterprise. Diplomates have a proven track record of employment in So uth Africa , neighbouring Africa n countries and overseas. Entry Requirements DEPARTMENTAL NSC REQUIREMENTS NSC Diploma Entry with minimum of 26 points or more excluding Life Orientation DEPARTMENTAL SENIOUR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 23 points or more in Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification Compulsory Subjects NSC Rating Code Compulsory Subjects HG SG English (home) OR English (1st additional) 3 4 English (1st language) OR English (2nd language) E D D C Maths OR Maths Literacy OR Accounting 3 4 4 Maths OR Accounting E E D D And two 20 credit subjects 4 Hotel keeping and Catering, Business and Economics are recommended.

5 If the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, the department reserves the right to apply a ranking sy stem to se lect st udents. Use the NSC rating system below to determine the rating level. Explanation of Points scale symbol Senior Certificate Higher Grade Standard Grade A 8 6 B 7 5 C 6 4 D 5 3 E 4 2 F 3 1 % NSC Level Points 90-100%7 8 80-89% 7 7 70-79% 6 6 60-69% 5 5 50-59% 4 4 40-49% 3 3 30-39% 2 2 20-29% 1 1 Preference will be given to applicants who have (in addition to the above):- Proven experience in the tourism , Hos pitality and Food Industries. Su ccessfully completed a subject/qualification for the hos pitali ty or catering industries at an FET Colle ge or ot her accredited training organisa tion. Su ccessfully completed National Quali fication units/levels as recorded by quali fied assessors of CATHSSETA.

6 Su ccessfully completed an appropriate Further Education and Training certificate at NQF Level 4 or equivalent. OR Admission Requirement based upon Work Experience, Age and Maturity For admission to entry level diploma and certificate studies: A person may, subject to such requirements as the Senate may determine, be admitted to the Institution even if such a person is not in a possession of a National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate or an equivalent certificate, provided that: (a) The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of registration and shall have at least: Three years appropriate work experience; and/or Capacity for the proposed instructional programme, which shall be tested at the discretion of the respective Head of Department.

7 And (b) The relevant Faculty Board shall be satisfied that the person s standard of communication skills, ability to study successfully and/or work experience are such that the person, in the opinion of the relevant Faculty Board, should be able to complete the proposed instructional programme successfully. If required, the communication skills and study skills should be tested; and (c) The person s application for admission in terms of work experience, age and maturity is approved prior to registration. Applicants intending to gain admission through work experience, age and maturity must submit their applications at least four months before commencement of the academic year. Tuition Fees To ass ist you with your planning, the 2018 fees have been indicated.

8 PLEASE NOTE: DUT cannot be held liable for the fees in this brochure as the 2019 fees are not yet final. First Year Curriculum 2018 Fees tourism Development I R4 Travel and tourism Management I R4 Travel and tourism Practice I R5 Marketing for tourism I R3 Communication I R3 End-User Computing (module I & II) R6 TOTAL R27 Second Year Curriculum tourism Development ll R3 Travel and tourism Management ll R4 Travel and tourism Practice ll R3 Marketing for tourism ll R3 German R4 Event Management l R3 Total R22 Third Year Curriculum tourism Development lll R3 Travel and tourism Management lll R3 Travel and tourism Practice lll R3 tourism Management Practice ll R Total R11 FOR FURTHER Information Durban University of Technology Department of Hos pitali ty and tourism Ritson Road P O Box 1334 Durban 4000 Tel.

9 (031) 373 5508 Fax: (031) 373 5506 APPLICATION FORMS Contact the Central Applications Office ( ) code: Address letters to: Central Applications Offi ce Private Bag X06 Dalbridge 4014 Tel: (031) 268 4444 Fax: (031) 268 4422 Apply onlin e: za Clos ing date for applications: 30 Se ptember 2018 Financial Aid For Financial Aid application for a DUT programme please apply onlin e at as. or call the NSF AS call centre on 0860 067 327. For an explanation on how to fill out the application form, please go to as. or or contact the call centre on the number above. Please note that completing a form does not guarantee Financial Aid. For further assi st ance, please consu lt the Department of Financial Aid and Scholarships on (031) This leaflet is for inform ation purposes only and is not binding on the Durban Univers ity of Technology .

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