IIE Bachelor of Hospitality Management Course Requirements at IIE MSA
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The IIE Bachelor of Hospitality Management is a bachelor's Degree offered by IIE MSA for 2027 learners, taking 3 years full-time to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study IIE Bachelor of Hospitality Management at IIE MSA
- A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass and at least 30% for English
- An NC(V) bachelor's pass with 50% for English is also accepted
- A Senior Certificate with endorsement and 33.3% for English, or an SC(A) degree pass, also qualifies
- A cognate higher certificate, diploma or advanced certificate may be used for entry
- International applicants need a USAf exemption certificate
About this course
The IIE Bachelor of Hospitality Management prepares students for management and leadership roles in the global hospitality industry. It is taught on campus at Ruimsig Johannesburg, Rosebank Johannesburg and Cape Town, and carries 360 credits at NQF Level 7 (SAQA ID 115459, code BOHM0701), with a January intake.
The degree mixes hospitality operations with business subjects such as management, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, human resources and hospitality law. Work integrated learning runs through all three years, with placements in rooms division and food and beverage management so that you graduate with real industry experience.
Modules by year:
- Year 1: Front Office Management, Rooms Division Management, Business Management, Basic Accounting, Hospitality Marketing, Financial Management for Hospitality
- Year 2: Small Business Management, Lodging and Accommodation Operations, Hospitality Law and Legislation, Human Resource Management, Reservations and Rooms Division Management
- Year 3: Strategic Management, Introduction to Research, Training and Development, Systems and Strategic Marketing Management, Organisational Behaviour, Hospitality Operations and Risk Management, Operational Management
It suits outgoing, organised students who want to run hotels, lodges, restaurants or their own hospitality business.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for IIE Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
IIE Bachelor of Hospitality Management doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Food And Beverage Manager. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like IIE MSA. Ask IIE MSA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
IIE MSA’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with IIE MSA and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Emeris undergraduate contact portal, choose Ruimsig Johannesburg as your campus and pay the R500 non-refundable application fee. Upload a copy of your ID (or certified passport for international students) and your latest school report or final Grade 12 results. Accept your offer on the portal and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee, which is deducted from tuition, then submit certified documents for final approval. Applications for 2027 close on 30 October 2026, after which a R2 000 late fee applies.
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- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- 2027 Ruimsig first-year tuition R75 360 (full settlement); 10-month and 24-month plans available.
- Application deadline
- 30 October 2026 for 2027 (R2 000 late fee after this)
- Campus
- Ruimsig Johannesburg Campus, Roodepoort
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/bachelor-of-hospitality-management, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with IIE MSA before applying.