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UCT Tourism Management | Short course


Registrations close: 17 August 2012
Course begins: 27 August 2012
Course fee:
R7,300 (excl. VAT)


 7 hours per week

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The course in a nutshell:

  • 10-week part-time course presented online throughout South Africa
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of the local tourism industry and how it relates to the international tourism market
  • Learn core business management skills and industry best practices
  • Results in a Certificate in Tourism Management from the University of Cape Town

Course modules:

Module 1    Introduction to tourism
Module 2    The government and tourism
Module 3    Transportation for tourists
Module 4    Accommodation for tourists
Module 5    Travel agents and tour operators
Module 6    Managing a tourism business
Module 7    Marketing for tourism
Module 8    Managing tourism responsibly
Module 9    Quality customer service
Module 10  Travel and tourism trends

Who should attend this course?

The course is suitable for anyone interested in developing his or her knowledge of the tourism industry, and the essential management skills required to operate in a tourism business.

This course has been designed for both current and prospective managers in the tourism industry, which includes tour operators, travel agents, events managers and tour guides, as well as individuals who work in the fields of tourism transport and logistics, accommodation, hospitality, food and wine, nature conservation and government tourism offices.

For more details, please contact:

Contact person: Nikki
Telephone: +27 (0)21 447 7565
Email: nicole@getsmarter.co.za





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  • Colette Maasdorp
    Colette Maasdorp

    Excellent course material - easy to access and easy to understand! Assignments are well structured and you learn a lot from them! Excellent support and although it's distance learning it feels as if your lecturer is just next door!

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