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

Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
7113  Bachelor 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
National First Degree  Field 11 - Services  Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  NQF Level 07  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   2030-06-30  

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 overall purpose of this qualification is to develop future managers and entrepreneurs in the tourism sphere that:
  • Have a sound background in the economic and business sciences;
  • Think and act within a strategic and systems framework;
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of the operational and management aspects of the key components of tourism;
  • Have had practical and industry exposure to the key facets of tourism.

    The qualification in Tourism Management has the following key focuses, namely:
  • To equip learners with a sound strategic foundation that is essential to function effectively in an operational and managerial capacity in the dynamically changing socio-economic environment. To provide learners with a holistic and integrated understanding of the tourism system and the key components of tourism.
  • To equip learners with the necessary approaches and operational/management tools and techniques to enable them to operate and manage tourism enterprises in the key sectors of the tourism industry.
  • To provide learners with appropriate practical experience and industry exposure to complement the academic focus and thereby to provide them with a competitive advantage when embarking on a career in the tourism industry. 
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    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:
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.
  • National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    After completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management) qualification, the qualified learner will have the competence to operate and/or manage any of the key functional areas of tourism business and be in a position to become an entrepreneur in the tourism sphere.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    After completing the programme the graduates will be able to:
    1. Identify and solve problems and make strategic and operational decisions using critical and creative thinking in the field of tourism management.
    2. Work effectively with co-workers as members of a team, group organisation and clients and community stakeholders.
    3. Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively within the norms and standards of the relevant industry.
    4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate and utilise relevant information for planning and decision making.
    5. Communicate effectively within an organisation as well as with external stakeholders using relevant visual, symbolic, and/or language skills.
    6. Use relevant technology effectively in operating and managing a tourism business.
    7. Demonstrate a commitment to operate in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable way.
    8. Demonstrate an understanding of the tourism system and the inter-relationship and inter-dependency of its components.

    The qualification provides theoretical, practical and industry interactive learning opportunities which include:
  • Participate as a responsible citizen in the life of particularly local and regional communities and being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of contexts.
  • Explore local and global education and career opportunities.
  • Identify and developing entrepreneurial opportunities in the tourism sector. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:

    The learner must demonstrate his/her proficiency to:
  • Deal effectively with the operational and managerial functions and strategic issues in the key sectors of the tourism industry.
  • Conduct a feasibility study, develop and implement a strategic and business plan for a tourism enterprise.

    All other listed critical outcomes (NSB Regulations, 1998: 8) will be addressed in the learning programme.

    Integrated assessment:
    Portfolios
    Simulations and case studies
    Work-place assessments
    Written examinations
    Oral examinations/evaluations

    Other:
  • The successful completion of industry recognised practical short courses as an integral part of the programme, e.g. Galileo and Fidelio. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

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

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Technology in Tourism Management, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management, NQF Level 8. 
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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 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.