Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Introduction
The Course is designed to provide a comprehensive education for students who are keen in developing the skills and knowledge needed in the hospitality and tourism industry.
The course focuses on skill-based training and exposes the students to the necessary knowledge in management and entrepreneurship which are essential for entry into the employment market.
In addition, the course also focuses on subjects such as management, accounting, marketing, human resource, law, facilities and psychology which will enable students to have an in-depth understanding of the industry.
Course Structure
The academic year comprises 6 semesters of study on-campus and one term of internship off-campus at the various establishments. The course of study covers the following areas:
Semester 1
- Fundamentals of Food
- Basic Cookery
- Food Hygiene and Sanitation
- Introduction to Hospitality Industry
- Basic Computer Skills
- Principles of Tourism
Semester 2
- F&B Management
- Business English
- Basic Accounting
- Principles of Management
- Social Psychology of Tourism
Semester 3
- Malaysian Studies
- Bahasa Kebangsaan
- Islamic / Moral Studies
Semester 4
- Purchasing
- Hospitality Accounting
- Principles of Marketing
- Housekeeping Management
- Travel Agency Operations
- Introduction to French/German/Mandarin
(1 elective subject)
Semester 5
- Cost Control
- Front Office Management
- Sustainable Tourism
- Hotel Facilities Design
- Hospitality Marketing
- Human Resource Management
Semester 6
- Principles of Law
- Hotel Information System
- Tourism Destination Development
Semester 7
- Internship
Duration
27 Months
Entrance Requirements
- Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with 3 credits
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ Levels with 3 credits
- Other equivalent qualifications
Mode of Study
Full time
Intake
January, March, June and October
Course Pathway
Upon completion of the course, students have an option to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from local universities offering Hospitality Programmes or gain credit transfers to the various affiliated universities such as:
- Thames Valley University, United Kingdom,
- Birmingham University College , United Kingdom
- Wellington Institute of Technology,New Zealand
- CHN Universityof Netherlands
- HTMi of Switzerland
With this qualification, students can easily hold managerial positions as they progress in their career in different parts of the world at the various establishments such as in the hotels, resorts, restaurants, travel agencies or in setting up their own businesses.
