Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management

Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management
Programme Type: Degree
SAQA ID: 120726
Faculty: Commerce
Available Study Modes

Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.

Programme details

Tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world and is increasingly important to the global economy. Our Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management is a unique degree for this sector. It provides you with a broad theoretical as well as comprehensive practical understanding of the core areas of tourism management and a strong foundation in commerce. You will cover subject areas such as Business Management, Economics and Marketing, and tourism-specific modules like Tourism Geography, Festivals and Events, Airfares and Ticketing, Destination Marketing and Global Distribution Systems. In addition, you will complete modules such as Business English, Computer Skills and an Introduction to Financial Accounting. Because of our programme's unique emphasis on application, you will select, conduct and present a research project and complete Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in your third year. The success of our BCom (Tourism Management) degree lies in our excellent relationships in the tourism industry, our dedicated teaching staff, a curriculum that is relevant and ahead of trends, and our Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) environment. By introducing you to research, we are also preparing you for honours studies, a unique offering in undergraduate programmes. This blended approach ensures that you graduate with essential work skills such as critical thinking, effective problem solving, self-discipline, collaborating in team situations, interacting with diverse groups of people and communicating effectively.

Entry Requirements Important

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree pass.*
Or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree pass. 
Or letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results. 
Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree. 
Or completion of the relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf). 
Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate.
Or completion of the relevant Eduvos Access Programme.

Pricing

From R74 679 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

See the world every day.

The career choices for you, as a Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management graduate, are varied and include:

Eco-tourism planning and management
Event management 
Strategic tourism and management
Tour and travel operations
YearModules
Year 1
Students are introduced to the basic principles of Tourism Management.

Business English
Business Management 1A
Business Management 1B
Computer Skills
Economics 1A
Economics 1B
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
Marketing 1
Quantitative Techniques
Tourism Environment
Tourism Geography
Year 2
Students develop an intermediate level of knowledge in Travel and Tourism Management.

Business Law
Business Management 2A
Business Management 2B
Human Resource Management 2A
Employment Relations 1
Marketing 2A
Marketing 2B
Research Methodology
Tourism: Festivals and Events
Tourism: Planning and Development
Transportation in Tourism
Year 3
Students develop an advance level of knowledge and skills in the field of Tourism.

Airfares and Ticketing
Business Ethics
Business Management 3A
Business Management 3B
Destination Marketing
Global Distribution Systems
Marketing of Services
Research Project
Special Interest Tourism 3
Tourism Distribution
Hospitality in Tourism
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)

Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

Endorsed by Cape Town Tourism (CTT)

International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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