FAQ - Stenden

May I complete a part-time or distance course through Stenden South Africa?

Stenden South Africa offers its degree programmes on a full time contact basis to students. However, we have an online/virtual option for industry professionals who have met the admission requirements. Stenden also considers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and this can be applied for by sending the required information to our admissions: infosa@nhlstenden.com

What careers could I go into once I have completed my B.Com or BBA?

The B.Com Hospitality Management opens doors to the following careers in the field of hospitality:

Event Management
Cruise Management
Hotel Management
Lodge Management
Revenue Management
Marketing Management
Human Resources Management

The BBA in Disaster Relief Management graduates can work in the following careers upon graduation:

International Humanitarian Organisations
National, Regional and Local Government
Security and Risk Management
Logistics
Operations Management
Project Management
Agriculture – such as sustainable farming
Climatology and Meteorology
Insurance

Does Stenden South Africa offer bursaries?

As Stenden South Africa is a registered Private Higher Education Institution, the company does not have any government financing and therefore are not able to offer financial assistance. The occasional bursaries provided by corporate partners are typically advertised as they are provided.

What are the fees?

The fees are broken down into different categories. The first two tables show only the academic/tuition fees excluding accommodation and meals. Should students require our accommodation or meals, the third table shows a breakdown of these fees. Shared accommodation refers to two students in a room, sharing an en-suite bathroom. Students are usually accommodated in a hostel or in digs-style accommodation situated on campus or within walking distance of campus.

Availability of single accommodation is restricted.

I would like advice on my school points and if I qualify to apply. Can you help?

If you would like advice on your school results, you are welcome to send your certificates to us and we will gladly evaluate them and guide you through the application process. We require the following information in order to give you relevant advice:

Your school, and where it is situated
Your subjects and the marks/percentages you have achieved for each subject
Your age and information on any relevant industry experience you have
Your contact details

Please send this information to infosa@nhlstenden.ac.za

Where is Stenden South Africa situated, and do you have several campus sites in South Africa?

The campus is situated in the picturesque coastal town of Port Alfred, Eastern Cape. Being equidistant between Port Elizabeth and East London affords residents of Port Alfred a relaxed, sea-side life that is not too distant from the bigger cities or airports.

Stenden South Africa does not have any campus sites in South Africa other than the campus in Port Alfred. However, students have the opportunity of studying at one of our Grand Tour Campus sites located in The Netherlands (Leeuwarden), Indonesia (Bali), Thailand (Bangkok) and Aruba.

Is the course accredited and registered?

Stenden South Africa is fully registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa. Our registration code is 2002/009834/10. The B.Com Hospitality Management and the BBA Disaster Management degrees are accredited through SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) with an NQF (National Qualification Framework) level 7 and 8 respectively.

Do students have to wear uniforms?

Students wear uniforms for their Real World Learning sessions, Problem-Based Learning sessions, and industry excursions and outings. For regular classes, students may wear casual clothes.

I have filled in the online application form, what next?

Thank you very much for completing and submitting the online application form! An email has been sent to Stenden South Africa with all the details and documents you have submitted. Your application will now be checked to ensure all the required documents have been submitted and you will receive an email confirming the application has been received. If you do not hear from Stenden South Africa within ten working days, please email infosa@nhlstenden.ac.za or phone 046 604 2200.

If you have not submitted all your supporting documents, you will be required to email the outstanding documents in order to complete your application. Documents required in your application include:

Completed application form
A colour passport-sized photograph (digital versions accepted)
Proof of payment of the R500.00 application fee
A copy of the applicant’s Identity Document or Passport
Copies of your last school results and any other relevant certificates
Fully completed and signed undertaking documentation (page three and four of the application form).
Personal essay (300-400 words in English) in which the applicant must answer the following questions:

Hospitality Management Questions:

Why does the hospitality industry appeal to you?
Why do you think you would make a good manager in the hospitality industry?
Why do you want to study at Stenden South Africa?

Disaster Management Questions:

Why does the disaster management industry appeal to you?
Why do you think you would make a good manager in the disaster management industry?
Why do you want to study at Stenden South Africa?

Once your full application has been received we generally take about 3-5 working days to process the application.

If you have not submitted your final school results, you may be provisionally accepted (provided you meet the requirements) until your final results are released. If you are an international student, you may be required to submit your qualifications to USAf for evaluation. If you have been requested to obtain a USAf evaluation, you are encouraged to submit your documents to them as soon as possible in order to ensure there are no delays and that you will be able to join Stenden South Africa on time for the orientation week of your intake.