Overview
This three-year degree programme gain the competitive edge in the multi-million ringgit event and tourism industry. Understand operational, supervisory and managerial knowledge and skills that are required for modern management of business industry. This programme covers a wide range of areas from conventions, events to tourism
Assessments
The assessment includes a combination of examinations, projects and assignments, and finally a requirement to complete a dissertation in Independent Project in the final year. Students will acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive. This reflects the complex and challenging nature of the accounting, finance and business realms.
Academic Requirements
​Foundation Year
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
STPM
Pass STPM with Minimum 2 principals (C)
​A-Level
Minimum 2 principals (D)
​UEC
Pass UEC with Minimum 5 credits (B6)
​National Matriculation
Minimum CGPA of 2.0
​International Baccalaureate (IB)
A minimum score of 26 credits from 6 subjects
Canadian Pre-U
Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
SAM
Minimum average of 60% 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
Academic Requirements
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
STAM
Minimum 2 passes (Jayyid)
CPU
Average below 60% in 6 subjects (inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics)
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
Cambridge Linguaskill
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.
- Introduction to Accounting
- Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Cross Cultural Studies
- Introduction to Management and Organisation Theory
- Hospitality and Tourism Human Resource Management
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to the Events Industry
- Event Design and Production
- Destination Marketing
- Special Interest Tourism
Elective 1 (Choose One)
- Japanese Language, German Language, Mandarin Language, Korean Language, French Language
Elective 2 (Choose One)
- Business Communication, Event Public Relation
- Graphic Design and Photography
- Managing Event Venues
- Tour and Travel Operations
- Visitor Attraction Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Event Operations Management
- Business Research Method
- Business Events
- Hospitality and Tourism Strategic Management
- Independent Project A
- Event Bidding
- Technology for Events
Elective 3 (Choose One)
- Casino, Club and Resort Management, Convention Sales, Services and Operations
Elective 4 (Choose One)
- Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism, Hospitality Revenue Management
- Tourism and Business of Hotels
- Tourism Planning, Development and Management
- Leadership and Business Performance
- Independent Project B
- Event Risk Management
- Community Service in Tourism
- Co-operative Placement
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa) - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
- U2 – University Life
- U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience I
- U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience II
- U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience III
Career opportunities are wide and varied for graduates from this discipline. Students may expect to be employed by:
- Travel Agency Manager
- Tour Operator
- Cruise Manager
- Theme Park Manager
- Tourism Project Manager
- Recreation Manager
- Event Manager
- Convention Centre Manager
- Entertainment Specialist
- Banquet Manager
