Diploma in Tourism Management | CPUT

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The purpose of the Diploma in Tourism Management is to facilitate the education of learners to acquire tourism management skills in support of economic growth, for employment and employment creation that can contribute to responsible and sustainable tourism management practices, and play an integral part in the future the development of new and emerging markets and policies. The interactive learning environment will equip learners to collect and critically evaluate tourism information on various platforms, through technological interfaces, industry engagement platforms, and Work-Integrated-Learning components, in order to develop strategies to manage to change tourism environments and niche markets. Learners will be able to execute suitable practical skills such as calculating advanced fares and ticketing, select and review tourism destinations and effectively incorporate technological applications in tourism management for client management.

Including one of the following: TOUR, ECO, HS, BUS, ACC, CS, HIS, GEO (no rating required). Applicants must submit a motivation letter detailing their reasons for applying and indicating their understanding of the industry and the possible career prospects

Career Prospects

  • Tourism Operations Manager overseeing day-to-day functions at hotels, lodges, or travel agencies across South Africa’s growing hospitality sector
  • Tour Guide and Excursion Coordinator leading domestic and international tourists through South Africa’s renowned heritage sites, national parks, and cultural attractions
  • Events and Conference Coordinator planning and managing tourism-related events for venues such as the Cape Town International Convention Centre or Sun City Resort
  • Travel Consultant advising clients at South African travel agencies on itineraries, packages, and bookings for both inbound and outbound tourism
  • Tourism Marketing and Communications Officer promoting South African destinations and experiences on behalf of organisations like South African Tourism or regional tourism boards

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