Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Event and Tourism Management

Key Modules

• 1Introduction to Accounting
• 2Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• 3Cross Cultural Studies
• 4Introduction to Management and Organisation Theory
• 5Hospitality and Tourism Human Resource Management
• 6Business Statistics
• 7Introduction to the Events Industry
• 8Event Design and Production
• 9Destination Marketing
• 10Special Interest Tourism
• 11Elective 1 (Choose One)
• 12Japanese Language, German Language, Mandarin Language, Korean Language, French Language
• 13Elective 2 (Choose One)
• 14Business Communication, Event Public Relation
• 15Graphic Design and Photography
• 16Managing Event Venues
• 17Tour and Travel Operations
• 18Visitor Attraction Management
• 19Entrepreneurship
• 20Event Operations Management
• 21Business Research Method
• 22Business Events
• 23Hospitality and Tourism Strategic Management
• 24Independent Project A
• 25Event Bidding
• 26Technology for Events
• 27Elective 3 (Choose One)
• 28Casino, Club and Resort Management, Convention Sales, Services and Operations
• 29Elective 4 (Choose One)
• 30Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism, Hospitality Revenue Management
• 31Tourism and Business of Hotels
• 32Tourism Planning, Development and Management
• 33Leadership and Business Performance
• 34Independent Project B
• 35Event Risk Management
• 36Community Service in Tourism
• 37Co-operative Placement
• 38Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
• 39(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
• 40Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 41(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
• 42Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
• 43(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
• 44All students:
• 45U2 – Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Integriti dan Antirasuah)
• 46U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
• 47U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
• 48HEP courses – Effective Speaking, Effective Writing

Entry Requirements

• Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
• Pass STPM with Minimum 2 principals (C)
• Minimum 2 principals (D)
• Pass UEC with Minimum 5 credits (B6)
• National Matriculation
• Minimum CGPA of 2.0
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• A minimum score of 26 credits from 6 subjects
• Canadian Pre-U/Canadian International Matriculation (CIMP)
• Minimum average of 60%
• SAM/AUSMAT/SACE/TEE
• Other Year 12 equivalent qualifications
• Minimum overall average of 60%
• Singapore Pre-U2
• Pass with Minimum CGPA of 2.0
• Other equivalent qualifications
• To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
• ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION YEAR
• Academic Requirements
• Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
• Minimum 2 passes (Jayyid)
• Average below 60% in 6 subjects (inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics)
• Minimum 5 credits (C)
• Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• Minimum overall average of 50%
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• English Language Requirements
• For Local Students
• SPM English Language
• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
• UEC English Language
• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
• For International Students
• Cambridge Linguaskill
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
• Pearson Test of English
• Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
• International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
• The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

Career Prospects

• Travel Agency Manager
• Tour Operator
• Cruise Manager
• Theme Park Manager
• Tourism Project Manager
• Recreation Manager
• Event Manager
• Convention Centre Manager
• Entertainment Specialist
• Banquet Manager