Department of Tourism

Profile
The Department is an integral part of the School of Management Sciences. It fulfills the local, regional and provincial needs for under-graduate studies in tourism management and development, by offering a Bachelor in Commerce degree in Tourism Management. In co-operation with the Department of Business Management tourism management graduates may progress to honours-, masters-, and PhD studies. Tourism is a dynamic and ever-changing science; dealing with people and their needs and desires to take part in new life experiences, in South Africa and other destinations around the world.

Vision
The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management strives to be a leader in tourism management and development for rural and regional communities.

Mission
In line with the mission of the University of Venda, the department seeks to provide academic and career-focused qualifications that meet the rural and regional tourism and travel needs within the wider South African tourism industry.

Community Engagement Activities
The Department is engaged in various tourism activities with various municipal structures, all aimed at using tourism to promote community upliftment.