Diploma in Hospitality Management at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The aim/focus of the Diploma in Hospitality Management is to provide learners with the appropriate knowledge, technical and personal skills and attitudes to work effectively, efficiently and sustainably at operational and supervisory levels within the hospitality industry. Their basic managerial and high level operational competencies in hospitality management operation will provide the foundation to process into managerial positions.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences | Department: School of Hospitality and Tourism Management | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Career pathways

The graduate is equipped with diverse skills such as food and beverage management, housekeeping, culinary arts, hospitality marketing, entrepreneurial and soft skills. Graduates can work in hospitals, higher education institutions, restaurants, hotels or events organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 24. Candidates should have a matric certificate with a Diploma endorsement and meeting the minimum admission requirements of a Level 4 (50 %+) in English Home Language as well as a Level 3 (40%+) in Mathematics or Level 4 (50%+) in Mathematical Literacy.; One additional language; Any other four modules; Minimum APS scores of 24 or more with Mathematics or APS scores of 25 or more with Mathematical Literacy.

ZAR 68,891 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook; handbook gives a range of R68,891 (minimum) to R68,884 (maximum), amount shown is the minimum; actual fee depends on modules registered; excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative f Source

Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January. Second semester registration runs 20 July to 31 July 2026. Master's and doctoral postgraduate orientation was held 04 to 08 May 2026.

Applications for advanced diplomas for 2027 close on 30 November 2026.

Applications for 2027 admission open on 01 June 2026. The non-refundable application fee is R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants and R550 for other international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ump.ac.za/apply

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