Diploma in Tourism Management
3 Year Diploma
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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The Tourism programme equips the students with the essential skills, knowledge and attitude to adapt to every changing tourism industry. This programme offers high quality training whereby students will combine practical as well as theoretical knowledge to keep up with the international service delivery standards in the tourism industry.
Study Options
This programme is offered full-time.
WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THIS PROGRAMME?
Individuals who:
- Are already working in the tourism industry and want to obtain a formal qualification
- Wish to gain knowledge on the different sectors of the tourism industry
- Wish to gain knowledge on destinations, attractions, and cultures around the world
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
NSC (National Senior Certificate) (Gr 12) with admission to Diploma studies or NC (National Certificate) (Vocational) with the minimum requirements for entrance to Diploma studies, as specified by UMALUSI.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Tourism Destinations (South-Africa and Africa)
- Tourism Operations (Travel Agency Operations)
- Tourism Management
- Tourism Marketing
- Sustainable Tourism
- Management (Adventure Tourism)
- Tourism Events Management
Year 2
- Tourism Destinations (Europe, Australia and Asia)
- Tourism Operations (Fares within Africa)
- Tourism Management
- Tourism Marketing
- Sustainable Tourism Management (Cultural Tourism)
- Tourism Events Management
Year 3
- Tourism Destinations (North and South America)
- Tourism Operations (Payment Procedures,
- Foreign Exchange & Sabre Red)
- Tourism Management
- Tourism Marketing
- Sustainable Tourism Management (Ecotourism)
- Tourism and Event Entrepreneurship
NOTE: CENTURION ACADEMY (PTY) LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE PROGRAMME SYLLABUS AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE PRESCRIPTIONS, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION AND WITHOUT FURNISHING REASONS THEREFORE.
Optional Courses
- First Aid
- Certificate in Fares within Africa by Development Training Technologies
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
Work integrated learning enable you to apply the theoretical as well practical knowledge and skills gained from you studies in the working environment. Work integrated learning also aims to educate and equip you in the various tourism industries A minimum of 300 hours needs to be completed within the three years of study.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Event and Conference Planner
- Entertainment Planner
- Cruise Ship Employee
- Sales Manager
- Travel Blogger
- Marketing Manager
- Customer Service Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Travel Consultant
- Operations Manager
- Tour Manager
- Travel Agency Manager
- Entrepreneur