Tourism

Master of Hospitality and Tourism Innovation Management

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Master of Hospitality and Tourism Innovation Management admin_fchse Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:09

Programme Aims/Purpose

The Master of Hospitality and Tourism Innovation Management is a coursework and research‐based postgraduate programme designed to enable students to critically examine the characteristics and frameworks of the tourism and hospitality business and evaluate the scope for innovation management within them. Students will be able to apply concepts, theories, and methods of management required to effectively analyse and craft tourism and hospitality management strategies that can give an organisation a competitive advantage in the highly competitive tourism industry. The Master of Hospitality and Tourism Innovation Management programme will therefore, equip students with innovative techniques and strategic thinking in tourism and hospitality, eTourism and digital marketing, tourism policy, planning, and development among other areas. Additionally, this programme will further, equip students with advanced knowledge required to conduct applied research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

Furthermore, the programme seeks to improve Namibian tourism’ competitiveness locally, regionally, and internationally by providing advanced academic and research competencies that will enable graduates to contribute to the national development goals as outlined in the NDP5, Harambee Prosperity Plan, Vision 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Master of Hospitality and Tourism Innovation Management programme will be of strategic importance in the socio‐economic development of Namibia and will give a new dimension to the improvement of tourism policy formulation, planning, development, and marketing.

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Programme information

Mode of Study -- Part‐time basis using a blended approach encompassing face to face and online learning

Duration -- 2 Years

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code -- 09MOHT

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Honours

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Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Honours admin_fchse Wed, 03/29/2023 - 11:55

Description

The Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Honours is designed to consolidate and deepen the competencies in the
main cognate area of learning. The programme takes a multi‐dimensional approach to management of hospitality and tourism
services and products; and requires students to apply strategic approaches to ever dynamically changing environment. Students
will be able to plan, solve managerial and strategic challenges within the hospitality and tourism industry. Hence, the
programme is purposely designed to enable students to progress to a range of middle and senior management positions within
the industry in areas such as management and operations, marketing, policy planning and development, etc. It also aims to train
them to apply a systematic approach in conducting research in specialised areas to contribute effectively culturally and ethically
in their specific areas of hospitality and tourism leveraging lifelong learning and industries development.

The programme has been endorsed by members of the Programme Advisory Committee while academic peers have also been
consulted for purposes of benchmarking (attached, please find evidence of consultation/ international benchmarking and
support).

Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted to the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Honours, applicants must have a Bachelor of Hospitality Management or a Bachelor of Tourism Management at NQF level 7 from NUST (worth at least 360 credits) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. Applicants with pre‐NQF Bachelor’s degrees in domain areas closely related to Hospitality and Tourism Management, such as Hotel Management, Business Administration, may also apply for admission into the programme. Such applicants will be evaluated by the department and considered for admission on a case‐by‐ case basis.

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Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --1 Year

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code -- 08BHTH

Bachelor of Tourism Management (Phasing out 2023)

admin_fchse — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:59:33 +0000

Bachelor of Tourism Management (Phasing out 2023) admin_fchse Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:59

Description

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) offers various programmes and strives to provide much needed
qualifications to the Tourism and Hospitality industry in relation to market needs. The Department of Hospitality and Tourism
Management seeks, among other, to develop tourism programmes that are responsive to industry needs for specialists in
Namibia and the SADC region as a whole. The Bachelor of Tourism Management seeks to equip students with broad knowledge,
professional and technical skills and values to pursue a career in tourism management. The programme provides a
comprehensive and systematic introduction to the major concepts, theories and problem‐solving techniques of tourism
management in order to prepare students for specialised industry positions. Special emphasis is placed on creating an
interdisciplinary base for research, policy analysis, planning and theoretical education, and to develop understanding of the
complex nature of the hospitality and tourism industry.

This programme is designed to produce graduates with knowledge and skills required to take up positions in the tourism industry
such as tourism planning and project administration officers; sales and marketing personnel; guest relations, public relations
and customer service personnel; information/front office personnel; events and conference coordinators, and community based
tourism enterprises supervisors, etc. Students may also opt to start and run their own tourism related businesses.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the General Admission Requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI2.1 in Part 1
of the NUST Yearbook) in order to be considered for admission to this programme. In addition, applicants will be required to
attend an interview as the final stage in the admissions process.

Mature age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the mature age entrance
examinations of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook).

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Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 07BOTM

Bachelor of Tourism Innovation & Development

admin_fchse — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:59:33 +0000

Bachelor of Tourism Innovation & Development admin_fchse Tue, 03/28/2023 - 14:59

Description

The revised programme is designed in response to industry needs in Namibia and the SADC region. A need for qualified
tourism management experts in both the public and private sectors was identified and confirmed through consultation with
industry key stakeholders and Programme Advisory Committee. Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in Namibia and
highly labour intensive (see for example, Namibia’s Skills Deficit Report 2010, Tourism Human Resource Strategy for Namibia,
2011, Tourism and Hospitality Sector Skills Plan, 2015 & National Human Resource Plan, 2010‐2015). As Namibia strives
towards its national developmental goals and the realization of vision 2030, theses qualified individuals will contribute greatly
to the attainment of relevant objectives pursued by both the Namibian Government and international partners. Against this
background, there is a need, therefore, to develop human resource capacity to render services to this industry.

Further, the Bachelor of Tourism Innovation and Development is revised to ensure its continued relevance in terms of the
national development needs as well as employment creation. The revised programme is also consistent with the vision of NUST,
i.e. to be a premier university of science and technology, preparing leaders for the knowledge economy.

In addition, the program has two thematic areas, namely Travel Operations and Tour Operations. The intention is to give the
students an opportunity the specialize in their area of interest.

The programme is fully compliant with requirements of NQF and the NUST Curriculum Framework.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this programme, applicants must have "C" in English language as well as meet the General
Admission Requirements of the NUST (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). In addition, applicants will be required to attend an
interview as the final stage in the admissions process.

Mature age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the mature age entrance
examinations of the NUST (GI.2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook).

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Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 07BTID