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

Master of Technology: Hospitality Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
74058  Master of Technology: Hospitality Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
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  120  Level 8 and above  Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2022-12-31  

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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
23054  Master of Technology: Hospitality Management  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Persons achieving this qualification will be competent in the methodology of research applicable to the Hospitality Industry. The successful learner will demonstrate a sound foundation for the progressing towards conducting independent research 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Descriptive entry level:

Upon entry to the Master of Technology: Hospitality Management, it is assumed that learners should have demonstrated the following competencies through the successful completion of a Bachelor of Technology (480 credits) or an equivalent
  • The ability to design, develop, provide and effectively manage a wide range of hospitality related services to ensure sustained growth of the clients, the enterprise, industry and the local community


    Qualification entry level:

    B Tech in Hospitality Management 
    		•

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    a). Exit level outcomes:
  • The qualifying learner will be capable to contribute, under guidance of an experienced researcher, to the improvement and development within the tourism and hospitality industry

    b). Specified outcomes:

    1. Identify a suitable research topic in the environment of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
    2. Select an appropriate research approach and conduct research using a range of quantitative/qualitative methods
    3. Conduct research using a variety of analytical techniques and information technologies
    4. Learners will also demonstrate the competence to apply, under guidance, relevant research methodology through a dissertation specifically to advance tourism and hospitality operations

    c). Critical outcomes:
  • Problems are identified and solved in such a manner that decision making reflects originality and a critical evaluative approach
  • Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community
  • Organise and manage time and activities responsibly and effectively
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
  • Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion
  • Using technology effectively and critically
  • The intention of the hospitality management programme to sensitise learners to the following aspects of personal development which eventually contributes to society at large and the subject field. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. Recognition of the inter-relatedness of tourism/hospitality in social, economic, environmental and political context. Exploring education and career opportunities. Developing entrepreneurial skills and opportunities within the tourism / hospitality industry 
    		•

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    a). Exit level outcomes:
  • The qualifying learner will be capable to contribute, under guidance of an experienced researcher, to the improvement and development within the tourism and hospitality industry

    b). Specified outcomes:

    1. Identify a suitable research topic in the environment of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
    2. Select an appropriate research approach and conduct research using a range of quantitative/qualitative methods
    3. Conduct research using a variety of analytical techniques and information technologies
    4. Learners will also demonstrate the competence to apply, under guidance, relevant research methodology through a dissertation specifically to advance tourism and hospitality operations

    c). Critical outcomes:
  • Problems are identified and solved in such a manner that decision making reflects originality and a critical evaluative approach
  • Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community
  • Organise and manage time and activities responsibly and effectively
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
  • Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion
  • Using technology effectively and critically
  • The intention of the hospitality management programme to sensitise learners to the following aspects of personal development which eventually contributes to society at large and the subject field. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. Recognition of the inter-relatedness of tourism/hospitality in social, economic, environmental and political context. Exploring education and career opportunities. Developing entrepreneurial skills and opportunities within the tourism / hospitality industry

    ASSESS

    b). Specified assessment:

    1. Develop and present a relevant and viable research topic
    2. Develop and present a research protocol
    3. Present evidence that the correct methodology was followed in obtaining and analysing data
    4. Submit a dissertation for examination complying with national and international standards

    Integrated assessment:

    The learner's competence will be assessed by means of a research protocol and a dissertation that demonstrates:
  • 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 skills to apply appropriate research 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 dissertation

    The written dissertation and comprehensive oral defence will demonstrate that all the capabilities have been integrated 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Learners will acquire credits that enable them to exit at a master's level or to continue to doctorate level at either a technikon or a university. International partnership agreements between local and foreign institutions have greatly increased the feasibility of technikon graduates pursuing further studies abroad 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    At NQF level 8, the institution appoints the study leader(s) and external examiners 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The current SERTEC requirements for examinations apply 

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

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
    shown in the table above. 

    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. University of Johannesburg 


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