All full-time undergraduate degree programmes are offered over a minimum period of 3 years.

The BCom in Tourism Management degree provides a different and much needed model of higher education. Students are provided with a solid grounding in the academic theory underpinning the main concepts of the field of Tourism Management.

The curriculum includes a substantial practical component, culminating in an industry internship that forms part of the final year curriculum.

Also included in the curriculum are relevant, more generalised modules.  Such modules include Introduction to Financial Accounting, Business English, Quantitative Techniques, Human Resource Management, and Business Management. The addition of these subjects broaden the student’s perspective and possible future employment.

Coupled with the curriculum model, students also undertake field trips that are based on research projects, practical assignments, and case studies. They gain the necessary skills in Airfares and Ticketing as a prerequisite for Galileo and are thus provided with the practical experience and theoretical knowledge to become entrepreneurs or managers of any sector in this field.

Entrance requirements

• Applicants with a South African National Senior Certificate or a CTI/MGI approved equivalent and a minimum of 25 points may be admitted to the 3-year degree programme.

OR

• Applicants with a South African National Senior Certificate or a CTI/MGI approved equivalent and between 17 and 24 points may be admitted to the Pre-degree programme.

For further entrance requirement queries, please contact a student advisor.

Qualification structure

The syllabus comprises of 3 levels

Level 1

Students are introduced to the basic principles of travel and tourism management
Introduction to Tourism and Travel I
Business Management IA
Marketing I
Economics IA
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Business Management IB
Tourism Geography I
Tourism Environment I
Business English
Economics IB
Computer Skills
Quantitive Techniques

Level 2

Students develop an intermediate level of knowledge in travel and tourism management.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Transportation in Tourism II
Special Interest Tourism II
Marketing IIA
Human Resource Management IIA
Business Law II
General Management
Tourism Planning and Development II
Tourism Festivals and Events II
Research Methodology
Marketing IIB
Industrial Relations I

Level 3

Students who fulfil all the requirements for Levels 1, 2, and 3 are awarded the MGI Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Travel and Tourism Management.
Destination Marketing
Strategic Management
Tourism Distribution III
Organizational Change
Hospitality in Tourism III
Marketing of Services
Research Project
Business Ethics
Internship
Airfares & Ticketing
Galileo

Career options

Eco-tourism Planning and Management
Strategic Tourism Manager
Tour and Travel Operator
Festival and Special Event Manager

The MGI Bachelor of Commerce in Travel and Tourism Management degree is endorsed by the Midrand Tourism Association.