Pioneer Program Description
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the Asia Pacific region, and there are so many exciting opportunities in managing and developing tourism and hospitality businesses arise. We have established a partnership with the prestigious University of Sunderland, UK that arms you with the required knowledge and practical reinforcement in tourism and hospitality.
This program brings an international flavor to degree-level studies in one of today’s fastest-growing industries. This program is uniquely tailored to meet the requirements of employers. You will be empowered with professional skills in communication, problem-solving, teamwork, relationship building, and leadership.
Duration of Study
3 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Penang, Kuala Lumpur & Subang Jaya
Intakes
Career Prospect
Subjects Offered
Year 1
- Impacts of Festivals and Events
- Global Tourism
- Marketing and Business for the Service Sector
- Tourism and Heritage Management
- Fundamentals of Tourism, Leisure, and Hospitality
- Study Skills for the Service Sector
- Malaysian Studies 3 (International students)
- Hubungan Etnik (Local students)
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
- Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (Local students)
- English 1
- English 2
Year 2
- Mice: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions
- Restaurant from Concept to Operations
- Cultural Tourism, Festivals, and Events
- Research Methods for the Service Sector
- Current Issues in Tourism and Hospitality
- Tourism Fieldwork
- Destination Branding
- Design Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
- English 3
- Statistics for Managers
Year 3
- Digital Technologies in the Visitor Economy
- International Hospitality Management
- Strategic Planning for Tourism and Leisure
- Urban Tourism
- International Hospitality Management Major Project 1
- International Hospitality Management Major Project 2
- The Practice of Managing People
- Human Resource Management
- Community Engagement
- Malaysia Society 5.0
- Practical Placement (Internship)
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- UEC with 5 credits
- STPM with Grade C in 2 subjects
- A-Level with passes in 2 subjects
- Matriculation / Foundation or equivalent
- SAM / AUSMAT with min ATAR 60
- SKM Level 5
- Related Diploma
- MQA-APEL T6
