Diploma in Hospitality Management at Central University of Technology, Free State

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 27. Minimum Qualification: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an equivalent qualification. Required Subjects & Pass Levels: English: Minimum 50% (Level 4) – proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. CUT Scoring Scale (APS): Minimum 27 points: Recommended Subjects: Consumer Science, Hospitality Studies, Accounting, or Business Studies. Selection Process & Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Mainstream Selection Process: In consideration of the demanding nature of the hospitality industry, the Hotel School follows a strict selection process. Applicants with a CUT score of 27 or more are required to attend a selection test and interview at the Hotel School in Bloemfontein. Applicants are assessed on versatility, willpower, determination, social skills, ability to work independently, and enthusiasm for a career in Hospitality Management. Previous and current involvement in the industry will be to the candidate’s advantage. NCV Applicants: Applicants in possession of a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) will be evaluated according to the specific selection requirements approved by Senate. Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Option: If you are a First-Time Entering (FTE) student and narrowly miss the mainstream requirements, you may be considered for the ECP stream (offered over 4 years) if you meet the following: You achieved a CUT scoring scale (APS) of 23 to 26. You achieved a minimum of 50% in English at Grade 12 level. Strict ECP Regulations: A student must pass all Semester 1 first-year modules to continue with Semester 2 modules. A student must pass all first-year modules to continue with second-year modules. A student may not change from the ECP to the regular programme. A student will not be allowed to repeat the first year or part of the first year of the ECP. Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification.