Diploma in Hospitality Management Course Requirements at UMP
University of Mpumalanga · Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
The Diploma in Hospitality Management is a diploma offered by UMP for 2027 learners, taking 3 Year 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 Diploma in Hospitality Management at UMP
National Senior Certificate with a Diploma endorsement. English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at Level 4, Mathematics at Level 3 or Mathematical Literacy at Level 4, plus one additional language and any other four subjects.
About this course
This three-year diploma prepares students to manage operations within hotels, restaurants and other hospitality establishments. It combines practical culinary, food and beverage, and front-of-house training with management subjects such as finance, human resources and customer service. Graduates are positioned for supervisory and management-track roles across the hospitality and tourism industry.
Possible careers
Food And Beverage Manager, Front Office Manager, Guesthouse Manager, Hospitality Manager, Hotel Operations Supervisor
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through the University of Mpumalanga's own application system at www.ump.ac.za.
Course intelligence for Diploma in 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
Good sign: Office Manager appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Diploma in Hospitality Management.
NSFAS funding
As a Diploma at UMP, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
UMP’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 UMP and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 June 2026
- Close: 30 November 2026
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- Duration
- 3 Year
- NQF Level
- 6
- APS / Points
- Minimum Admission Point Score: 24 with Mathematics or 25 with Mathematical Literacy
- Campus
- Mbombela Campus, Mbombela
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Source: university-of-mpumalanga.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Mpumalanga before applying.