College of Business and Economics Annual Report 2017 81 EXCEPTIONAL ALUMNI After completing a certificate in tourist guiding, Mbhiza enrolled for the Tourism Management Diploma at the STH in 2006 and graduated in 2009. He completed a BTech in Tourism Management in 2010 and went on to register for his Master’s Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management which he successfully obtained in 2012, making him the first student at STH to graduate with the new Masters in Tourism & Hospitality Management. Magic notes that the qualifications that he obtained from the School of Tourism and Hospitality at the University of Johannesburg has helped him to better understand tourism value chains and also on how to communicate with stakeholders on tourism related matters. Mbhiza says, “My journey at the University of Johannesburg has ensured that I acquire skills, knowledge and an understanding of the tourism industry from a global, national and local perspective. Furthermore, I have developed self-confidence that has aided me greatly in growing my career within the tourism sector”. MAGIC MBHIZA
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