Course Details
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Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland
HTMi Switzerland
Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland, is a prestigious private educational institution located in Sörenberg, Switzerland. Established in 1999, HTMi has grown to become a leading provider of hospitality and tourism management education, offering a rangeof undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to prepare students for successful careers in the global hospitality and tourism industry. HTMi Switzerland’s Kuala Lumpur Centre, as part of the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) Campus, is the first such centre established by a Swiss hospitality school in Malaysia.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Possess SPM with at least credit in three (3) subjects;
- 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;
- 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC;
- Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- IELTS : 4.0
- TOEFL IBT : 30-31
- Pearson (PTE) : 36
- MUET : Band 3
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Programme Outline
What We Teach
This APU Diploma in Events Management is designed to provide:
- Understand the integration between the various types of events and the concepts in managing day-to-day operations in event management with basic problem-solving skills.
- Provide excellent services to event clients and uphold professionalism and ethical values in ensuring quality client experience.
- Demonstrate the significant role and function of teamwork in fostering cohesiveness and collaboration among staff in the co-creation of excellent client-related services.
- Understand the concepts in events management and a systematic event programme planning by applying basic skills related to event operations through lifelong learning activities.
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Semester 1
The first semester will help students to gain an understanding of basic concepts, terminology related to events management, develop language and digital skills while studying Computer Applications, Business English Communication, Digital Thinking and Innovation, Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry, and Event Essentials.
Modules
- Computer Applications
- Business English Communication
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Event Essentials
- Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
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Semester 2
The second semester builds on and extends the operational skills developed in the first semester. Event management skills are taken to a more advanced level of professionalism. The students will gain familiarity with Event Planning and Design, Events Logistics, Customer Service, Graphics Design for Events, and Culture and Heritage.
Modules
- Event Planning and Design
- Events Logistics
- Customer Service
- Graphics Design for Events
- Culture and Heritage
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Semester 3
During the third semester, students will gain familiarity with Support Services for Events and Basic Quantitative Skills.
Modules
- Support Services for Events
- Basic Quantitative Skills
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Semester 4
In the fourth semester, students will gain comprehensive knowledge in the areas of events operations and management. The students will gain familiarity with Event Sponsorship and Funding and Business Events Management.
Modules
- Event Sponsorship and Funding
- Business Events Management
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Semester 5
In the fifth semester, students will be exposed to diverse areas such as Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Accounting, Digital Marketing for Hospitality and Events Business, Public Relations for Hospitality and Events and Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Events. Most importantly, students will gain the ability to think independently and execute event operations and management.
Modules
- Introduction to Accounting
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Digital Marketing for Hospitality and Events Business
- Public Relations for Hospitality and Events
- Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Events
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Semester 6 - Internship (20 weeks)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 20 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
** In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities. -
Further Studies
Upon successful completion of this programme and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Hospitality Innovation
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Events Management
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Aviation Management
For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.
APU-HTMi Dual Award Scheme
APU’s partnership with Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMi) Switzerland enables students to be awarded Dual Awards - separate diploma certificates from each institution.
Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Diploma Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from HTMi, Switzerland. The Course Fees is inclusive of Dual Award scheme with HTMi Switzerland.
Facilities at APU
The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.
Dual Degree
APU-HTMi Dual Award Scheme for Hospitality & Tourism
APU’s partnership with Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMi) Switzerland enables students to be awarded Dual Awards - separate degree certificates from each institution.
Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from HTMi, Switzerland. The Course Fees is inclusive of Dual Award scheme with HTMi Switzerland.
STUDY TOUR - Students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism programme of APU will have the option for a 2-weeks study trip in Year 2 to HTMi Switzerland and is applicable to students who are able to obtain visa to travel. Accommodation, meals, airport transfer and programme costs are paid for by APU. Students would only need to pay for their airfare, travel insurance & any personal expenses.
Dual Degree
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.
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RM45,200
Total for Malaysian
RM52,600
(USD12,235)
Total for International
Programme code : (N/1015/4/0049)(07/29)(MQA/PA17437)
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.
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