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BA (Hons) In Event And Tourism Management (A Dual Award With HTMi Switzerland)

Intakes
January, May and September (Kuching Campus only)
Course Duration
3 Years (14 weeks per semester, 7 weeks per short semester)
Course Location
Kuching
Course Mode
Full-time
Approval Code
R3/812/6/0049; 06/2026
Accreditation Code
A 7867


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

* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education¡¯s Graduate Employability 2022 survey. (Source: )

About the Programme

 

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.

Entry Requirements

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

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION YEAR

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
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.

Courses Offered

Year 1
  • 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
Year 2
  • 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
Year 3
  • 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
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
For Malaysian students:
  1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
    (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
  2. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
    (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
For foreign students:
  1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
    (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

All students:
  1. U2 - University Life
  2. U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience I
  3. U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience II
  4. U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience III

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Career Opportunities

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

Fees

Local Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 55,390

International Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 74,970

Note: This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region¡¯s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.

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