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DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

The Diploma in Tourism Management is an academic program designed to prepare students for a management career within the tourism industry.

 

Its specifically tailored education structure emphasizes very much on competency-based training as well as strong theoretical knowledge.

 

Upon completion of this program, students will be ready to become an immediate functional employee capable of taking up either a front line position or a lower managerial position in the tourism industry.

MoHE / MQA Code         (R3/812/4/0037A8520)(01/28)(A8520)

Level of Study                 Diploma

Faculty                              School of Tourism

Duration                           2 years 6 months

Intakes                              January / April / August

Accredited by               Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Career Prospect

  • Tour Guide / Coordinator / Planner

  • Airline Guest Assistant

  • Tourism Officer

  • Travel Agent Manager

  • Entrepreneur Operating Travel Agency

  • Sports & Recreation Manager

  • Travel Journalist

Job Market

  • Travel and Tour Company

  • Hotels and Resorts

  • Government Agency (Tourism)

  • Theme and Recreation Parks

  • Airlines

Programme Structure

Programme can be completed in 2 years and 6 months of internship.

Tourism Subjects

Basic Research Methodology in Tourism

Customer Service

Event Management

Heritage Tourism

Hospitality and Tourism Law

Hospitality and Tourism Marketing

Hotel Operations

Human Resource Management

Introduction to Hospitality Accounting

Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Nature Tourism

Organizational Behaviour

Recreation Tourism

Tour Guiding Management

Tourism Transportation Management

Travel and Tour Management

World Tourism Geography

Business Subjects

Communication and Presentation Skills

Employment Preparatory Skills

Entrepreneurship Studies

Introduction to Information Communication and Technology

Principles of Marketing

Principles and Practices of Management

Tertiary Preparatory Study Skills

Compulsory Subjects

Bahasa Malaysia Komunikasi 1

Pengajian Malaysia 2

Bahasa Kebangsaan A

Creative Problem Solving

Co-Curriculum Activities

Social Services Activities

Hubungan Insan

Entry Requirement

Requirements depend on your entry level.

Entry Level                                                         Requirement

SPM                                                            3 credits in any subject (Pass in Bahasa Melayu & Sejarah)

STPM                                                          Pass with minimum CGPA 2.0 / Grade C in two (2) subjects

A-Levels                                                   Two (2) principal passess

UEC                                                            Pass with 5B's

Foundation / Diploma                        Pass with minimum of GPA 2.0

Other Facilities Available

Subject to availability for the facilities below.

Facilities                                                        Services                                                                                                                Download

Accommodation                             Hostel * (Basic amenities) 

Transportation                                 Public transportation / Shuttle services *                             Not applicable

* Terms and conditions apply

Fees

Fees are different for Malaysian and Non-Malaysian students. Please contact us for more details.

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