Higher Certificate in Ecotourism Management at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

One-year Higher Certificate in Ecotourism Management (SAQA ID 109767, NQF level 5) at DUT's Department of Ecotourism, for people passionate about sustainable tourism and environmental conservation. It gives a foundation in ecotourism principles, nature conservation, sustainable travel practices and community engagement.

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

What you will study

Semester 1: Cornerstone, Introduction to Technology, Business Communications and Information Literacy, Service Excellence and Work Preparedness, Responsible Tourism. Semester 2: Global Environmental Issues, Field Guiding, Introduction to Environmental Management for Ecotourism, Natural and Cultural Resource Management, Community Engagement Processes, and Introduction to Ecotourism for Local Development and Poverty Reduction.

Career pathways

Nature reserves, eco-lodges and tourism organisations, or further study in ecotourism and related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC with a minimum of 22 points (excluding Life Orientation), or Senior Certificate with a minimum of 20 points. Required ratings: English home language rating 2 or English first additional language rating 3; Life Sciences/Biology rating 3; Geography rating 3 (Senior Certificate HG E / SG D for each). NCV applicants need at least 40% in English or Communication and 30% in Maths Literacy.

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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