Good hotel management is about ensuring high standards in companies that offer hospitality as a commodity, especially in terms of accommodation, production and service of food and beverages, conferences and leisure activities. Tourism studies also open doors to related sectors such as hospitality, and graduates could work in human resources, marketing, or management departments of hotels, resorts, communities, rural development agencies, and other organizations. The Master`s programme in Management Sciences: Tourism and Hospitality is offered by this department. The program consists of a 100% research paper. Students can specialize in different areas of tourism and hospitality determined by their own interests. However, the results of the research must have practical value for tourism and/or hospitality. The development of the private sector and government in South Africa in recent years has led to a remarkable increase in career opportunities in various areas of the tourism sector. In addition, with the growing awareness of tourism, municipal education and training opportunities have also arisen. Research and innovation priorities: sustainable tourism development, environmental management, climate change, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and responsible tourism. As the world`s fastest growing industry, tourism is of great importance to the global economy, accounting for more than 10% of global GDP and the creation of 200 million jobs worldwide.

According to the World Tourism Organization, the number of international arrivals will exceed 1.56 billion by 2020. Of these global arrivals in 2020, 1.8 billion are expected to be intra-regional and 377 million are long-haul travellers. Currently taught courses: Tourism Development 1 Tourism Development 3 Tourism Development 4 Admission Requirements Graduates are assessed individually and a bridging programme can be established. A PG degree: Tourism Management or equivalent at NQF level 8. See General Rule G24 In its previous forms, the University has noted over the past 20 years the diverse but close link between the different employment opportunities in the tourism system. In the past, the institution has supported the graduation of people capable of overcoming the quantitative and qualitative shortage of human resources in the KZN tourism industry. Over the past 10 years, tourism curricula have increasingly incorporated a management-based approach, which later; Among other things, the Department of Environmental Affairs of Tourism Competitiveness of 2004 confirmed the importance and lack of qualified tourism managers. The university`s tourism education brand is well established and respected, providing valuable employment benefits to graduates. The University`s tourism apprenticeship programs consist of areas of learning that maintain an intensive but broad study of tourism. The scope of engagement (as indicated by the initial employment objectives of alumni) in the tourism sector is broad, ranging from travel, retail, tour operators, tour guides, tourism promotion, tourism education, research and business.

1. Hotel Management IV 2. Financial Management of the Hotel Industry IV 3. Hotel Operations Studies IV 4. Reception Act III 5. Information systems for hotels and restaurants III 6. Research methodology. • Training of candidates in research methods and techniques; • development of a new academic, professional or professional field in tourism; • deepening skills and knowledge in a specific area of the tourism sector; • Advance specialization. While operations differ in terms of business focus and target markets, a shared commitment to service excellence is essential. Only the degree of luxury changes. As a career that relies on service as a cornerstone, it is the challenge of every general manager and their team to ensure that every guest leaves the hotel satisfied and well disposed to the guest.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Diploma in Restaurant Management Diploma in Hotel Management Bachelor of Technology in Hotel Management The degree prepares graduates for careers/research jobs in the industry primarily in the fields of market research, development research and tourism research. The objectives of the degree are: The University`s tourism programs intentionally lead to careers in nature-based specialty travel, conservation and tourism leadership, and travel services in a range of functional activities, but not limited to tourism operations, safari and tourism operations, inbound international flights, tourism development, travel agency operations, tourism marketing and information, car rental and cultural and cultural activities. The Durban University of Technology recognises the catalytic role of education and training in the context of the preservation and development of the region as a tourist destination. Given the exponential growth of tourism prior to 2006 and the current trend towards even further growth, current and past tourism education programs have continually adapted to stakeholder needs due to the comprehensive, integrated and coherent nature of apprenticeship programs to meet industry needs.