
CENTRE
FOR TOURISM STUDIES
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

The School of Economics, Tourism and Development Studies was formally
established during the years of 2005 and 2006. It was renamed in 2007 the
School of Economics Development and Tourism. It currently comprises of three
departments:
The
director of the School is Prof. Hendrik Lloyd who was appointed with effect
from 2007. Dr. Pierre Le Roux heads the Department of Economics, Prof
Richard Haines heads the Department of Development Studies, and Mr. Hugh
Bartis heads the Department of Tourism Management.

The School of Economics Development and Tourism represents a unique and
exciting initiative in South and Southern African. It brings together the
disciplinary focus of Economics, and the advanced interdisciplinary span of
Development Studies. In addition it provides highly relevant and
vocationally rich programmes in Tourism Management at an undergraduate and
postgraduate level. These three departments have a special synergy which
expresses itself in a range of current and pending academic programmes (both
undergraduate and post-graduate), as well as in relevant and leading-edge
scholarly and contract research activities. The Vision
The School for Economics Development and Tourism strives to contribute
to the broader development of our region and the African Continent
through relevant and innovative education and research.
The Mission
Exemplifies the NMMU’s central mission aims of being an engaged
institution and facilitating sustainable development within the
province, the country and Africa more generally.
Provides high-quality but cost effective education at both undergraduate
and postgraduate levels.
Provides relevant, and state-of-the art academic programmes.
Our school is highly research active, with a strong focus on
postgraduate education.
It
is accepted globally that tourism, technology and telecommunications
will be the three interconnected engines of growth in the twenty-first
century
Tourism
is providing an ever increasing contribution to economic growth and new
employment opportunities in South Africa. Internationally, tourism is
competitive business. The
Centre for Tourism Studies invites you to explore the exciting world of
travel & tourism by registering for the one-year full-time BCom
Honours (Tourism) programme or the two-year part-time programme at the
University of Port Elizabeth. The purpose of the qualification is to provide students
who have completed a BCom or a BA majoring in Economics or Business
Management with an opportunity to steer their careers towards tourism.
Students who have a National Diploma or equivalent qualification coupled
with relevant experience may also apply.
The
BComHons (Tourism) programme will provide students with a
multi-disciplinary and exciting learning experience.
The
programme is underpinned with a strong value commitment to supporting
sustainable tourism development through social responsibility,
environmental responsibility, and economic responsibility.
The
programme will equip students with appropriate knowledge, values and
skills enabling them to develop as entrepreneurs, managers, researchers,
marketers, teachers and strategists in the tourism sector anywhere in
the world.
Tourism is a
remarkable industry capable of developing and diversifying the economic
base of countries, regions, cities and small towns if it is properly
managed. While there are
significant investments made by large companies in the tourism industry,
the sector is underpinned by myriads of small businesses. For aspiring
entrepreneurs, there are relatively few barriers of entry compared to
other industries. It is
labour intensive with employment opportunities at all skill levels thus
providing a major source of job creation.
Tourism can
contribute to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage as
tourists value such assets. In
this regard, tourism provides valuable funds for conservation, the
balanced utilisation of resources and support for sustainable
development. Tourism is
also an important medium for educational and cultural exchange,
community and regional co-operation and the promotion of international
understanding and goodwill. Despite
seasonal fluctuations, tourism is a 24-hour a day, seven-day-a-week
industry but it is also a fun industry providing for exciting careers in
a dynamic environment.
To
find out more about the
programme and how to
apply, contact:
Mr Hugh Bartis Programme Co ordinator (B Tech)/Lecturer Tel: 27 41 5043766 hugh.bartis@nmmu.ac.za
http: //sedt.nmmu.ac.za
Tel:
+27 (0)41 504 4089 Cell:
+27 (0)82 556 1680
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To
find out more about the
programme and how to
apply, contact:
Mr Hugh Bartis Programme Co ordinator (B Tech)/Lecturer Tel: 27 41 5043766 hugh.bartis@nmmu.ac.za
http: //sedt.nmmu.ac.za
Tel:
+27 (0)41 504 4089 Cell:
+27 (0)82 556 1680
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