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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Management Sciences in Tourism and Hospitality Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96785  Master of Management Sciences in Tourism and Hospitality Management 
ORIGINATOR
Central University of Technology, Free State 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 11 - Services  Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Learners obtaining this qualification will be able to contribute to the improvement and development of the functions and operations of some specialised area(s) of the Tourism and Hospitality industry, as well as to demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in such specialised area(s), ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Upon entry to the Master's Degree programme, it is assumed that learners should have demonstrated:
  • An understanding of the scope and nature of the tourism and hospitality industry.
  • The ability to perform effectively in one or more sectors of the industry.
  • Competence in effective planning, execution and assessment of operational practices and strategies.
  • Familiarity with macro development planning issues and strategies.
  • The ability to conduct elementary research, synthesise and report findings, and make recommendations.

    Entry Requirements:
  • Bachelor Honours Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Level 8.
    Or
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Compare, analyse and evaluate industry practices and strategies.
    2. Select appropriate research methodology to address a tourism and hospitality industry problem.
    3. Successfully apply research methods. Record, synthesise and analyse findings to offer meaningful recommendations. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Assess skills, knowledge and insight into theoretical frameworks and management strategies in the hospitality industry.
    2. Compare and critically analyse the rationale for the selection and implementation of particular practices and strategies in a sector(s) of the industry.
    3. Design/develop a research proposal on an approved research topic.
    4. A thesis demonstrating that appropriate, relevant research methodology has effectively been applied is completed and the findings are analysed leading to meaningful recommendations.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The learner's competence will be assessed by means of a proposal and thesis that demonstrate:
  • An understanding of the theoretical frameworks as well as the practices and strategies in industry.
  • The ability to critically analyse industry practices and strategies.
  • The insight to identify areas that need improvement or development.
  • Familiarity with various research methodologies utilised in the industry.
  • The skill to apply appropriate methodology.
  • The ability to compile and analyse findings in order to make constructive recommendations.

    The learner's ability to articulate the process as well as the findings and recommendations will be assessed by means of a comprehensive oral defence of the thesis.

    The written thesis and comprehensive oral defence will demonstrate that all the capabilities have been integrated. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Masters in Hospitality or Management, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Hospitality Management, Level 10.
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism and Hospitality, Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Central University of Technology, Free State 


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