Higher Certificate in Event Management at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The purpose of the Higher Certificate in Events Management is to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes required of an event manager. Through the provision of academic and simulated work-integrated learning opportunities the programme equips graduates with the appropriate foundational knowledge and understanding of the general principles related to the event management field.

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

Graduates will be able to enter the workplace in roles such as event co-ordinator, event manager, event project manager, conference organiser, assistant venue manager, and many others.

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Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 19. National Senior Certificate:; Diploma/Higher Certificate Endorsement; Minimum Admission Point Score: 19 with Mathematics or 21 with Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics; Mathematics Level 2 or Mathematical Literacy Level 4 or Technical Mathematics; English Language (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4; Any three Additional vocational Subjects: Level 2 National Certificate (Vocational):; Recommended subject(s): Business Studies, Hospitality Studies, and Tourism Discipline: Level 4; It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

ZAR 32,460 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook (fixed amount); excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative fees 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 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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