IIE Bachelor of Hospitality Management Course Requirements at Varsity College
Varsity College · Faculty of Commerce
The IIE Bachelor of Hospitality Management is a bachelor's Degree offered by Varsity College 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 Varsity College
- A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's degree pass and at least 30% for English
- An NC(V) bachelor's pass needs 50% for English, and a Senior Certificate endorsement needs 33.3% for English
- An SC(a) degree pass is also accepted
- International qualifications need a USAf exemption certificate
- A cognate higher certificate, 240-credit diploma, advanced certificate or 360-credit qualification may be accepted
- if unrelated, 20% of its credits must be academic literacy or numeracy
About this course
The IIE Bachelor of Hospitality Management prepares future managers for hotels, lodges, restaurants, events and other service businesses. It is a 360-credit IIE qualification at NQF Level 7 (SAQA ID 115459), carried over from the former School of Hospitality and Service Management and taught full-time at the Rosebank, Ruimsig and Cape Town City campuses, with a January intake.
Over six semesters you study both the operational and business sides of hospitality, including:
- front office and rooms division management
- food and beverage management
- business management and accounting
- hospitality marketing and financial management
- hospitality law and human resource management
- strategic management
Work Integrated Learning takes place in all three years, with placements in areas such as rooms division and food and beverage, so you graduate with real industry experience.
The degree suits learners who enjoy people, service and a fast-paced working environment, and who want to lead teams rather than stay in entry-level roles. It gives you business skills that also transfer to tourism, events and retail.
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 Varsity College. Ask Varsity College directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Varsity College’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 Varsity College and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Emeris undergraduate contact portal (portal.emeris.ac.za/application/undergrad-contact/) and pay the R500 non-refundable application fee. Upload a copy of your ID (or a certified passport copy if you are an international student) and your most recent school report or final Grade 12 results. When you receive an offer, accept it on the portal and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee, which is later deducted from your tuition. Applications for the 2027 intake close on 30 October 2026; late applications are still considered but carry an extra R2 000 fee.
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- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- 2027 first-year tuition R75 360 full settlement (Ruimsig, Rosebank, Cape Town); check the fee schedule
- Application deadline
- 30 October 2026 for the 2027 intake (late applications carry a R2 000 fee)
- Campus
- Ruimsig Campus, Roodepoort
- Rosebank Campus, Johannesburg
- Cape Town City Campus, Cape Town
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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 Varsity College before applying.