IIE Diploma in Tourism Management

Overview

The purpose of this IIE Diploma in Tourism Management is to equip learners with the relevant theoretical and industry knowledge and competencies that will enable learners to manage a team or department successfully and responsibly within a tourism organisation and/or establish a tourism venture. 

Important dates

2025 Registrations Extended

• All other IIE Faculties extended until 8 March 2025
• IIE Faculty of Education extended until 1 March 2025

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

This qualification provides learners with focused knowledge of the fundamental elements of the discipline of tourism management, enabling learners to practically apply this knowledge in a way that integrates these elements, ensuring that the skills and competencies needed within the South African tourism industry are met. Qualifying learners are equipped with the skills to function in tourism-related areas such as tourism management, tourism marketing and tourism development.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

• Assistant Tourism Manager
• Assistant Tourism Marketer
• Tourism Development Consultant
• Tourism Destinations Administrator
• Tourism Product Development Manager
• Tourism Information Centre Manager

DURATION

This is a three-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE).

MODE OF DELIVERY

Distance (Online): This IIE qualification is available through IIE Distance Learning for individuals wanting to study and work. You can receive Online support from IIE Rosebank College. Speak to one of our student advisors for more information.  

Course Accreditation

The IIE Diploma in Travel is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 360-credit qualification on Level 6 (SAQA ID No: 118172). On successful completion, you will receive a Diploma in Tourism Management from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Modules

Year 1

• Digital and Academic Literacies

• Tourism Management 1A

• Tourism Marketing 1A

• Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques

• Tourism Marketing 1B

• Tourism Development 1

• Events Management

• Tourism Management 1B

Year 2

• Tourism Development 2A

• Tourism Management 2A

• Tourism Marketing 2A

• Introduction to Accounting and Finance

• Communicative Languages: IsiZulu / IsiXhosa

• Tourism Management 2B: Tourism Entrepreneurship

• Tourism Marketing 2B

• Work Integrated Learning 1

Year 3

• Tourism Legislation

• Sustainable Tourism Development

• Tourism Management 3A: Strategic Tourism Management

• Strategic Tourism Marketing 3A

• Niche Tourism

• Tourism Management 3B Strategic Tourism Management

• Work Integrated Learning 2

• Strategic Tourism Marketing 3B

Examination

Exams are written at an exam centre and, in some instances, online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

• Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
• Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
• Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
• A working webcam and microphone
• An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Pathways

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree.  There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications. 

Speak to the student advisor for more information. 

Important Information

• This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.