Bachelor of Science (Honours) Tourism and Hospitality Management

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Tourism and Hospitality Management program provides students with an understanding of the complexity of the local and international tourism and hospitality industry, multidisciplinary skills and the ability to critically examine the influence and impact of tourism. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills necessary for management positions within the industry such as knowledge and skills, critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation, contextual understanding, entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, industry development and research methodology skills. Graduates will be expected to take up middle management positions, entrepreneurs, innovators and other professional's roles within the local and international tourism & hospitality industry. The Institution recognizes the importance of practical experience and its value to employers. Industrial Placement (WBL) holds a significant place in the degree as it allows students to obtain first-hand exposure before taking up employment after graduation. The WBL will take place at the end of studies for one year to expose students with the real international working environment. Students have the opportunity to follow practical training sessions at any of Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) or Malaysian Association of Tours and Travel Agents (MATTA) locally and international. With the international dimension of the tourism industry, and the continuous need for interaction, it is vital for students to be conversant in a foreign language such as Arabic, Mandarin, French and Japanese that has been incorporated in the curriculum over two semesters.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Tourism and Hospitality Management program, graduates will have a wide range of career opportunities to choose from, such as hotels, restaurants, airline companies, travel agents, tour operators as well as in government organisations. The industrial placement and WBL programme will provide an opportunity for students to establish contacts with potential future employers. Graduates will also be able to take up middle management positions in the following operational departments of the both national and international hospitality sector. There are numerous possible career paths as: - Front Office Manager - Executive Housekeeper - Food and Beverage Manager - Sales and Marketing Manager - Purchasing Manager - Tour Manager - Tourism Officer - Park Coordinator - Travel and Tour Supervisor - Event Coordinator - Government Officer - Lecturer