Postgraduate Programmes
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Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to develop the ability of the student to question, analyse and interpret tourism and hospitality issues within a global context. The purpose is achieved through the delivery of tuition and a research-based project where the student shows evidence of research and the ability to reflect on tourism and hospitality issues.
Medium of Facilitation: Full-time / Part-time
NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits: 120
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 October
Admission Requirements:
Candidates in possession of any relevant Baccalaureus degree, Advanced Diploma or BTech and have appropriate knowledge of Tourism and Hospitality or appropriate subject knowledge on NQF Level: 7 are considered. Applicants with any other Hospitality or Food and Beverage Operations related qualification (at NQF Level: 7), based on all final year modules will also be considered. A potential student must have an average mark of 60% in the final year of a Baccalaureus degree or an average of 60% for all the modules of their Advanced Diploma (or BTech qualification).
Final selection requirements, based on academic performance, will from time to time be set by the School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH). The STH may require the completion of a bridging programme should students not comply with the rules of access regarding the specific module knowledge in Tourism and Hospitality. A potential student must have adequate English language proficiency by passing a literacy test. Selection may include an interview
Selection Process: Online application
Duration of Study:1 / 2 Years
Contact person: Mrs Jeneshri Naicker, 011 559 1595 jeneshrin@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: H3THMQ
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to develop the ability of the student to question, analyze and interpret tourism and hospitality management issues within a global context with a focus on industry specific sectors. This purpose is achieved through the delivery of a research-based dissertation at the Masters Level where the student will show evidence of scientific research and the ability to reflect in the context of tourism and hospitality management. The programme therefore assists in the continuing professional development of managers and leaders in tourism and hospitality management.
Medium of Facilitation:Full-time / Part-time
NQF Level: 9
NQF Credits: 180
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 October
Admission Requirements:
The minimum admission requirement is a Postgraduate Diploma or Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management Honours or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 8 with an average of 65%. In addition, the student must be able to develop a research proposal for the intended research project. The selection and allocation of postgraduate students depend on the availability of supervisors.
Selection Process: Committee concludes that the student’s knowledge of research needs to be updated or when the research topic extends to issues insufficiently covered at the graduate level.
Duration of Study: 1 /2 Years
Contact person: Mrs Jeneshri Naicker, 011 559 1595 jeneshrin@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: H3THMQ
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to develop the applied competence of the postgraduate student on an advanced level in research, analysis, interpretation and understanding of Tourism and Hospitality. Through a doctoral dissertation or doctoral by articles, the student will show evidence of independent research through quantitative or qualitative methods or a combination of both. This will contribute towards solving complex problems in society for the sustainability of the Tourism and Hospitality industries. The programme will assist in the continuing academic and professional development of postgraduate students.
Medium of Facilitation: Full-time / Part-time
NQF Level: 10
NQF Credits: 360
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 October
Admission Requirements:
Rules of access (traditional format):
A minimum of 70% average for MTech / Masters on NQF Level 8/9 in Tourism or Hospitality or any other associated field is the selection criteria determined by the Department. A portfolio of evidence needs to be submitted for evaluation and approved by the departmental research and higher degrees committee.
Rules of access (article-based format):
A student who is in possession of a Masters qualification in Tourism & Hospitality (on NQF level 9) with a minimum of 75% or higher may apply for admission to this format. However, if the average is between 70% and 75% and the student is still considered to be able to conduct research involving a collection of articles then a motivation needs to be provided by the School/Department’s Higher Degrees Committee. In addition, the student must have completed a module of Research Methodology (on NQF level 8 or 9) as part of a postgraduate qualification with an average of 60% or higher.
Student number constraints may limit the number of intakes for the next year and necessitates a selection process consisting of selection interviews and a research proposal exercise. Finalisation of registration for the programme (and /or continued registration) is subject to the applicants complying with School/departmental specific requirement. Such requirements usually include preparatory work leading up to a research proposal that is approved by the School/department. Possible examples or preparatory work are pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development and successful completion of short courses aimed and and/or knowledge developments.
Candidates may also be required to successfully defend their research proposals at special School/departmental session. The Dean of the College of Business and Economics may refuse a student admission to the Doctoral qualification if of the opinion that the students’ academic background is insufficient for the proposed studies.
Selection Process: Online application and interview process
Duration of Study: 2/ 3 Years
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 559 1038 rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: P1THPQ