Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management is a 120-credit, NQF level 7 higher-education qualification in the Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure subfield. It focuses on advanced study related to managing and coordinating tourism activities and organisations.
Who might consider this qualification?
People seeking advanced formal study in tourism management may consider this qualification, subject to the admission requirements and other conditions set by the authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to tourism management and the broader tourism sector. It should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment or entry into any particular career. No specific approved career relationships are available for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Tourism management planning
- Coordination of tourism-related activities
- Management thinking in a tourism-sector context
- Applying higher-level knowledge to tourism-related organisational challenges
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management
- SAQA ID
- 119971
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 11
- Subfield
- Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
- Originator
- Vaal University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-11-22
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 22 November 2025 but does not confirm the current status.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site or mode is covered by that authorisation.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 119971, NQF level, credit value and delivery details in the provider’s current documentation.