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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Commerce in Tourism Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
4863  Master of Commerce in Tourism Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
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  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The focus the qualification is to equip the student with specialised knowledge, skills and values in the tourism sphere and to provide a sound theoretical, practical and strategic framework and approach to the management of tourism organisations and the tourism industry in South Africa within the dynamically changing environment. Given the anticipated growth in the tourism industry, both globally and in South Africa, the overall goal of the Masters programme in Tourism Management is to guide the students and create learning and research opportunities to acquire the necessary advanced knowledge, expertise and strategic skills to enable them to enter the tourism industry at a competitive level and to add value to the tourism industry in the operational, managerial and strategic spheres. Finally, the programme aims at extending the knowledge basis in the relevant industry. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a specific field of tourism management and advanced competence to strategically operate.
    2. Manage a specific key area of the tourism sector within the changing environment.
    3. Identify and solve problems on a scientific basis and make strategic decisions using critical and creative thinking in the field, tourism management.
    4. Co-ordinate the work of co-workers and subordinates within the broad spectrum of activities in the field of tourism management and involve community stakeholders in the decision-making process.
    5. Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively within the international norms and standards of the tourism industry.
    6. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate and utilise relevant tourism and other relevant information for research purposes, and contribute to regional, national and international planning and decision making within the tourism industry.
    7. Communicate and negotiate effectively within an organisation as well as with external and international stakeholders using relevant visual, symbolic, and language skills.
    8. Use relevant technology effectively in the research process and the possible implementation of any of the research findings.
    9. Demonstrate strategic insight into the tourism system and the inter-relationship and inter-dependency of its components. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Defend the research programme, the findings and the recommendations.
  • Produce a dissertation.
  • Publish at least one article in a refereed journal.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Work-place assessments.
    Written examinations.
    Oral examinations.
    Other:
    Masters Dissertation. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Cognate Master of Commerce, Level 9.

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

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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. University of Pretoria 


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