Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management | UNISA

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Duration

1 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) for tourism professionals who already hold a diploma or equivalent qualification in tourism or a related field, seeking advanced knowledge in tourism development, destination management, and tourism leadership. The programme is designed for working tourism professionals seeking continued professional development and career advancement within South Africa's growing tourism sector — one of the country's most important industries for employment, foreign exchange, and rural economic development. A range of elective modules allows graduates to specialise in areas matching their career needs. This is not an undergraduate entry-level qualification.

Admission requirements: An appropriate Diploma or equivalent qualification in Tourism Management or a related field. This qualification requires a prior higher education qualification — it is not open to NSC applicants.

Career Prospects

Tourism Destination Manager (Senior) – Lead destination development and marketing strategies for South African provincial tourism agencies or South African Tourism to grow the country’s international and domestic visitor numbers.
Tourism Policy Adviser – Develop and evaluate tourism policy and regulation for South African government departments, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the sector.
Tourism General Manager – Lead full operations of a South African tourism enterprise — lodge, tour company, or attractions — at a strategic and operational level.
Regional Tourism Development Manager – Coordinate tourism development, infrastructure investment, and community tourism in a South African district or regional tourism authority.
Tourism Education and Training Manager – Lead tourism education and professional development programmes for South African institutions or the Tourism and Hospitality SETA.

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