Institution Profile

About the Institution

ATI College had a humble beginning in the year 1996. Back then, it is the only college specializing in Hospitality and Tourism studies in Sabah. The management and team saw that there is a need to provide education and qualification for the young generations in the hospitality and tourism industries. Ever-increasing national and international contacts with businesses and industries ensure that our programmes stay parallel with the real world. The college has welcomed many students from various nationalities and all walks of life who seek to enter college.

Why study in our institution

1. More than 25 years experience
2. 5-Star Rating in Malaysian Quality Evaluation System (MyQuest)
3. Recognized by Higher Ministry Education (MOHE)
4. Fully accredited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
5. ISO 9001: 2015 Certified
6. More than 20 university partners
7. Multiple pathways to local and international universities
8. Scholarship & financial aids are available
9. Accommodation & transportation provided
10. Working exposure to compliment skills and education
11. 90% employability within 6 months of graduation

Programme Outline

Structure

Skills

Academic Resources and Facilities

ATI College provides a full array of training facilities geared towards enhancing students learning experience. The college is equipped with 4 culinary kitchens, 2 pastry kitchen, mock restaurant, mock front desk counter, mock guest room, computer lab, business lab, resource center, and lecture rooms. With a combine strength of more than 100 years of working experience, our academic team provides not only classroom learning but hands-on learning as well to ensure students are able to understand what is being delivered to them during their time in this college. In line with the college’s mission statement, everyone is welcome to study at this college.

Student (Local and International) Support Services

Support services such as financial assistance, accommodation, and counselling, as well as recreational activities are some of the services available for students to enjoy while studying at ATI College.

Student Development Activities for Employability

Part of the preparation to prepare students for actual employment, all programmes were designed with a 6-months industrial attachment to be done at the end of their studies. This is to ensure students upon graduating from this college will be ready for employment. Career talks, seminars, and facility visitation are part of the activities organized every semester for students to participate to enhance their understanding on the field they are majoring in as well as to strengthen their soft skills to prepare them for full-time employment. In other words, by the time students are ready to join the workforce, students will already know what is expected of them as an employee.

The Student Experience

Students can expect to enjoy the best of both world; unconventional learning and industrial exposure while pursuing their qualification at this college. The hybrid learning employed by this college will ensure students are engage in face-to-face classes, online lectures, hands-on classes, and real-time industrial exposure to increase students’ employability. With more than 50 industrial collaboration at various parts of Malaysia, students are ensured of learning the latest techniques applies by the industry and have the opportunity to undergo industrial attachment beyond Kota Kinabalu City.

Recognition and Accreditation

1. MyQuest 2018/2019 – 5 Star (Very Competitive)
2. MyQuest 2016/2017 – 5 Star (College Based Category)
3. MyQuest 2016/2017 – 5 Star (Cluster Based Category - Services)
4. MyQuest 2016/2017 – 5 Star (Cluster Based Category – Social Sciences, Business, and Law)
5. MyQuest 2016/2017 – 5 Star (International Student Services Category)
    
6. BrandsLaureate Awards 2021-2022 ; Corporate Excellence in Education – Hospitality & Tourism

Scholarships and Financial Aid

All the courses at ATI College are offered at very affordable fees. Students who are in need of financial assistance and sponsorship have several options to choose from; either from the government or private sectors.

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Courses Offered

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Key Personnel

Datuk Seri Panglima Wong Khen Thai Chief Executive Officer, Asian Tourism International College Sdn Bhd (ATI College) In ATI College, it is always our guiding principle to be innovative, creative and proactive and to be ahead of others. ATI College is in fact one of the very few original Sabah based colleges that provides government recognized tertiary education since its inception 25 years ago. We are proud to be a Sabahan college that earned a 5-Star rating from the Ministry of Higher Education. We strive for excellence not just in education or academic qualification. We strive for excellence in sportsmanship, leadership, human relations and citizenship. We wish to produce global outlook graduates who can work in anywhere in the world.

Marcus Aurelius Solibun Asst. Chief Executive Officer - Principal, Asian Tourism International College Sdn Bhd (ATI College) Mr Marcus A Solibun is the Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Dean of ATI College with vast and in-depth knowledge of higher education policy and administration. He is responsible for streamlining all programmes in ATI College in conformation with the strict requirements of the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) as well as the Ministry of Higher Education. One of the most notable changes he has made is to have an equal and fair assessments of students’ knowledge not only through a written assessment but also through experience learning and practical hands-on assessments. This ensures students with different learning capabilities and strengths will have a fair shot at qualifying for the qualification they have enrolled for. His goal as an educator is to ensure that each graduate from ATI College will be industry ready by the time they graduate. “Giving you the best I can” is his mission that he wears proudly in his arm.