This three-year degree programme equips students with operational, supervisory and managerial knowledge and skills, required for modern management in the global hospitality industry. It covers a wide range of settings including the front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, kitchen and events. Students also have the prospect of venturing into research and development on the industry’s emerging issues such as tourism policies and eco-hospitality.
* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: )
Curriculum
Year 1
Basic Food Preparation
Customer Service
Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene
Business Communication
Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Food and Beverage Service
Food and Beverage Management
Housekeeping Management
Front Office Operation and Management
Introduction to Hospitality Accounting
Cross Cultural Studies
Introduction to Foreign Languages in Hospitality Industry (Japanese, German, Mandarin, Korean, or French)
Year 2
Industry Placement I
Commercial Cookery
Introduction to Management and Organisation Theory
Principles of Marketing
Human Resource Management
Hospitality and Tourism Law
Business Research Methods
Independent Project I
Food and Beverage and Labour Cost Control
Convention Sales, Services and Operation
Year 3
Tourism Planning, Development and Management
Tourism and Business of Hotels
Introduction to Wine and Bar
Leadership and Business Performance
Event Operation Management
Casino, Club and Resort Management
Hospitality Facilities Management and Design
Hospitality Revenue Management
Independent Project II
Industry Placement II
Consumer Behaviour
Hospitality and Tourism Strategic Management
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
For Malaysian students:
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
For foreign students:
Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
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Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
?Foundation Year
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
STPM
Pass STPM with Minimum 2 principals (C)
?STAM
Minimum 2 passes (Jayyid)
A-Level
Minimum 2 principals (D)
?UEC
Pass UEC with Minimum 5 credits (B6)
National matriculation
Minimum CGPA of 2.0
Canadian Pre-U
Minimum average of 50% in 6 subjects
SAM
Minimum average of 50% in 5 subjects
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Government
Minimum overall average of 60%
Diploma (business-related)
Minimum CGPA of 2.0
Other equivalent qualifications
To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION YEAR
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
O-Level
Minimum 5 credits (C)
UEC
Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 50%
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 3
SPM English Language
Grade B+
SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade C
UEC English Language
Grade A2
In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
For International Students
154
IELTS
Band 5.0
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
154
TOEFL IBT
42
Pearson Test of English
47
MUET
Band 3
International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00920) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.
Career Prospects
The hospitality industry is the world’s largest industry and continues to grow in size resulting in a great demand for trained professionals.
Upon graduation, students can expect to work with international employers. Subsequently, they can make their way up the corporate ladder in both the local and global tourism and hospitality industry. Students can specialise in international hotel and resort management, leisure and wellness management, training consultancy, as well as sales and marketing.
Management Executive
Hotel/Resort/Club Manager
Event Manager
Event Organiser
Entrepreneur
Banquet Manager
Operation Manager
Convention Centre Manager
Study Abroad Pathway
IDP Programme
Pathway
University
Country
Fee
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Hospitality Business
2 + 1
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Switzerland
CHF 62,900
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Global Hospitality Management
2 + 1
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
Switzerland
CHF 50,400
For enquiry, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at +603 9101 8880 ext 2066.
All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.
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