Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality Management
Services - Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose of the Qualification:
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Specialised Hospitality Industry Training: Provide qualifying learners with training to meet the specific needs of the Hospitality Industry.
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Development of Skills: Produce learners with intellectual, entrepreneurial, and practical skills that are applicable to the ever-changing market environment.
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Analytical and Communication Skills: Equip learners with strong analytical and communication skills, along with an understanding of organizational needs.
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Combination of Vocational Training and Management Education: Blend vocational training with a comprehensive management education to prepare future leaders in the industry.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of one or more fields in Hospitality Management.
- Show understanding of the basic operations and management of gaming and casino, as well as the impact of gaming and casino on the food service and hospitality industry from various perspectives.
- Show understanding of accounting principles as well as hospitality promotions strategies.
- Plan, develop, market and manage hotels in the international arena.
- Demonstrate understanding of beverage management and service, fundamental principles and procedures for planning menus for different operating systems.
- Show understanding and be able to apply food and service management techniques and show understanding of concepts, strategies and management principles for effective hospitality industry management.
- Show understanding of the legal environment within which hospitality business operates.
- Show understanding of the structure of the industry, the leisure industry segments, operating procedures, management concepts and strategies, and hotel operations.
- Show understanding of interpersonal skills used in the hospitality business.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment Criteria for Hospitality Management Course
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Interpretation and Implementation of Legislation:
- Ability to interpret and implement hospitality industry policies as per legislation.
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Application of Management Principles:
- Demonstrate sound management principles in hospitality settings.
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Organisational Arrangements in Hospitality Management:
- Apply appropriate organisational arrangements in hospitality management scenarios.
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Utilisation of Human Resources:
- Effectively apply and utilise human resources within the hospitality industry.
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Application of Skills, Values, and Knowledge:
- Apply skills, values, and knowledge relevant to the hospitality industry across various contexts.
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Basic Computing Skills:
- Demonstrate basic computing skills essential for hospitality management.
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Employee Motivation and Career Planning:
- Identify levels of individual and group motivation, develop career planning strategies, and establish procedural agreements to support employee career growth.
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Understanding and Conducting Hospitality Functions:
- Understand and proficiently conduct a range of hospitality functions.
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Distinguishing Local and International Hospitality Practices:
- Differentiate between local and international hospitality practices.
Integrated Assessment Methods
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Continuous Assessment System:
- Incorporate tutorials, practical sessions, tests, and written/oral examinations for a comprehensive evaluation.
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Assessment of Integration of Knowledge and Skills:
- Evaluate the learner's ability to integrate knowledge and skills effectively in various hospitality management scenarios.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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