Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The purpose is to provide students with an opportunity to undertake independent research under supervision and contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. During the process of undertaking the research, students will gain experience in all aspects of the research process and develop a deep and contemporary understanding of theories, ideas and practices in their areas of specialisation.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences | Department: School of Hospitality and Tourism Management | Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Career pathways

The career opportunities and choices linked to Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management include becoming researcher, hospitality and tourism planner, facilitator, managers, project planner, event manager, hotel manager, food service manager, director, sales manager, executive chef, director of housekeeping, event manager, chief concierge and many other careers which are linked to hospitality and tourism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a Postgraduate Diploma or Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management Honours or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 8 with an average of 65%. In addition, the student must be able to develop a research proposal for the intended research project. The selection and allocation of postgraduate students depend on the availability of supervisors.

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 master's programmes for 2027 close on 30 January 2027.

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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