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Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management

Diploma in HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT
KP/JPS(PA7196)6/09

This programme is designed to prepare students with SPM, GCE ‘O’ Level, UEC or equivalent qualifications for studies in hospitality and tourism related areas.

The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the different hospitality and tourism contexts and at the same time to provide them with a solid base for further study in the hospitality and tourism sector at the degree level.

Students who have completed the DHTM programme may apply for admission on advanced standing to Anglia Ruskin University’s BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Marketing, which can be completed entirely at KBU. Alternatively students may opt to further studies in Australia or UK universities through KBU articulation for progression into second year of programme.

Graduates may also be admitted on advanced standing into year 2 of the following programmes:

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, Anglia Ruskin University (2 years at KBU)
  • BA (Hons) Marketing, Anglia Ruskin University (2 years at KBU)
  • BSc (Hons) Tourism & Hospitality Business Management, Sheffield Hallam University (2 years in UK)
  • BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Business Studies, University College Birmingham, UK (2 years in UK)
  • BA (Hons) Tourism Business Management, University College Birmingham, UK (2 years in UK)
  • Bachelor of Business, majoring in Hotel or Tourism or Event Management, Griffith University (3 semesters in Australia)
  • Duration: 2⅓ years at KBU
  • Entry Requirements: At least 3 credits in SPM, GCE ‘O’ Level, UEC with 3 credits or equivalent qualifications
  • Intake: January, April, May & September

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Semester 1

  • Introduction to Hospitality
  • Foundation of Tourism
  • Accommodation Operations: Housekeeping Management
  • English for Hospitality and Tourism

Semester 2

  • Front Office Operations & Management 1
  • Management Principles
  • Tourism and Hospitality Economics
  • Food Studies

Semester 3

  • Communicating Using IT
  • Tourism Geography

Semester 4

  • Tourism Planning and Management
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Travel and Tour Agency Management
  • Front Office Operation & Management 2
  • Event Management

Semester 5

  • Kitchen Management
  • Financial Management 1: Accounting Principles; Food & Beverage Cost Control
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Marketing for Hospitality & Tourism

Semester 6

  • Work Placement

Semester 7

  • Human Resource Management
  • Tourism and Its Environment
  • Financial Management 2: Management Accounting; Cost Accounting
  • Hospitality Law

MQA Compulsory Subjects*

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A / B
  • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
  • Pengajian Malaysia

*All Malaysian students are required to take 3 MQA Compulsory Subjects that include Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Malaysian Studies, and Islamic Studies (for Muslims) or Moral Education (for non-Muslims). MQA Compulsory Subjects are optional for all International Students.