Advanced Diploma in Ecotourism at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

A one-year NQF level 7 advanced diploma at ML Sultan Campus for students who want deeper expertise in sustainable tourism and environmental management. It covers biodiversity conservation, community-based tourism and sustainable tourism development, with practical projects and fieldwork.

Faculty: Faculty of Management Sciences | Department: Department of Ecotourism | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Research Methodology, Project Management, Advanced Service Management, Strategic Ecotourism Management, Advanced Environmental Management and Ecotourism Entrepreneurship.

Career pathways

Leadership roles in nature reserves, national parks, eco-lodges and sustainable tourism organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 3-year National Diploma/Degree in Ecotourism, Nature Conservation or Environmental Management, an equivalent 360-credit qualification at NQF level 6, or international certificates evaluated by SAQA as meeting these requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum are scored and ranked on their undergraduate results; the highest scorers are admitted first and remaining places are offered to other qualifying applicants.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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