Bachelor of Tourism Management (Honours)

Course Overview

The tourism industry in Malaysia is one of the fastest growing industries being the second main national economy contributor. As the sector grows, there will be a greater emphasis and commitment to expand and improve tourism products and services. This programme will involve students in the context of travel-related business, such as marketing, foreign languages as well as tourism product & destination development. 

Curriculum

• Introduction to Tourism
• Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Hospitality Management
• Hospitality Economics
• Japanese Language I OR French Language I OR Korean Language I
• Hospitality Accounting
• Strategic Management
• Hospitality Marketing
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Principles of Management
• Legal Aspects in Hospitality Industry
• Geography of Tourism
• Airline Reservation and Ticketing
• HRM for Hospitality Industry
• Contemporary Tourism Challenges
• Statistical Analysis for Business
• Japanese Language II OR French Language II OR Korean Language II
• Tourism Issues in South East Asia
• Understanding World Culture
• Tourism and Hospitality Industry Project
• Tourism Product and Destination Development
• Professional Development
• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Policy and Planning
• Inbound Tour Business
• Tourism Recreation and Management
• International Tourism
• Hospitality Financial Accounting
• Tourism & Hospitality Research Methods
• Industrial Attachment

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

English for Tertiary Studies, Critical Thinking/Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Falsafah dan Isu Semasa, Academic English, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, English for Career Preparation, Co-curricular courses. 

Entry Requirements

1. STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
2. A Level - Grade D in 2 relevant subjects
3. UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
4. TAR UMT - Foundation in Arts (Track B) OR Relevant Diploma
5. Other IHL - Relevant Foundation/ Diploma accredited by MQA

Compulsory subject:

(1); (2); (3) and (5) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language**

**Grade C and above in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC level.

Note:

1. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
2. TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
3. Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

• Travel Agencies
• Tourist Attractions
• Resorts
• Hotels
• Research and Development
• Tourism Marketing
• Ecotourism
• Other Related Tourism Organisations