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University of Johannesburg Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management (RD)
University of Johannesburg

Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management (RD)

Johannesburg, South Africa

2 up to 3 Years

English

Full time, Part time

31 Oct 2025*

Feb 2026

ZAR 40,802 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R40802,00 and R101910,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About: The Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management (RD) focuses on developing skills to manage tourism businesses and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The program equips students with knowledge in tourism planning, management, and marketing, preparing them for diverse roles in this growing industry.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in hotel management, event planning, destination marketing, tourism consultancy, and hospitality services. The demand for professionals with skills in tourism and hospitality continues to rise, offering robust career opportunities.

Introduction

The purpose of the Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management is to develop the ability of the student to question, analyze and interpret tourism and hospitality management issues within a global context with a focus on industry-specific sectors. This purpose is achieved through the delivery of a research-based dissertation at the Master's Level where the student will show evidence of scientific research and the ability to reflect on the context of tourism and hospitality management. The program, therefore, assists in the continuing professional development of managers and leaders in tourism and hospitality management.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!

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