Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Hons) in Hotel & Tourism

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Hotel & Tourism Management (Dual Award)

This program integrates hotel and tourism management, preparing graduates for senior roles in the hospitality and tourism industries. With a strong emphasis on strategic business development, students gain the skills needed to manage and grow hospitality and tourism organizations. The dissertation component allows for specialization in a chosen area.

Program Highlights

• Dual Award Certification: Graduates earn degrees from both UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College and IMI International Management Institute, Switzerland.
• Industry-Relevant Training: Comprehensive curriculum tailored to global hospitality and tourism industry needs.
• Career-Oriented Learning: Focus on leadership, strategic management, and business development in hospitality and tourism.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are highly sought after by international hotel brands and tourism organizations, with potential roles such as:

• Front Office Supervisor
• Travel Agent
• Meetings and Events Coordinator
• Hotel Supervisor
• etc

Dual Awards fees:

Local student fees - RM86,484

International student fees - RM100,550

Academic Qualification

• STPM: 2 Principal Passes
• GCE A Level: 2 Principal Passes
• UEC: 5 Credits
• Foundation/Matriculation: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
• Australian Matriculation/Foundation: ATAR Score of 55
• International Baccalaureate (IB): 24 points from 6 subjects
• Diploma in a related field: Recognised Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.00

Notes

• Candidates without a credit in English may still be admitted if their qualification contains an English subject and the achievement meets or exceeds the minimum SPM-level requirement.

English Requirement

Local Student

• Pass English (SPM level or equivalent)

International Student

• IELTS: Band 5.0
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 40 (IBT) or 7.5 (Essentials-Online)
• Cambridge English: 154
• PTE Academic: 47

Additional Notes

• If English requirements are not met, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.

Core Subjects

Year 1

• Personal Development Skills
• Global Hospitality & Tourism Industry
• Writing & Referencing
• Hospitality Business French 1 / German 1
• Restaurant Management Theory and Practice
• Culinary Fundamentals Theory and Practice
• Hospitality and Tourism Law
• Financial Accounting
• Principles of Wine and Beverage Operations
• Rooms Division Operations and Management – Housekeeping
• Rooms Division Operations and Management – Front Office
• Oral Communication

Year 2

• Hospitality Business French 2 / German 2
• Social Media, Marketing and Public Relations
• Financial Management
• Research Methods
• Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Tourism
• Leadership and Management for Hospitality and Tourism
• Tourism Attractions Management
• Food and Beverage Facilities Management
• International Tourism Development
• Food and Beverage Themes and Applications

Year 3

• Dissertation (Part A & B)
• Introduction to Tourism Events Management
• Tourism and Hospitality Risk Management
• Tourism Events Planning and Leadership
• Industrial Placement
• Internship Workshop

MPU Subjects

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
• Entrepreneurship
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Global Social Responsibility
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A* (Compulsory for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia or those without SPM Bahasa Malaysia from UEC, O Level, or equivalent programs)