Course Details
Why choose APU?
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.
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
Entry Requirements
- 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0).
- 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level.
- 5 Grade B’s in UEC.
- Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0).
- Successful completion of the APU Diploma or
- Successful completion of studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree
(Subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board)
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 : 5.0
- MUET : Band 3.5
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What We Teach
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism programme requires students to understand the context, nature, role and significance of global hospitality and tourism activities as undertaken by managers in the industry.
- The programme offers a blend of practical skills and management theories for hospitality and tourism operations, supervision and management of global businesses. The foundation year 1 introduces students with hospitality and tourism industry and provides general and compulsory education enabling them leading self-development. The year 2 provides students with hospitality and tourism operational and supervisory skills enabling them leading others. The final year 3 provides students with research and global business management skills enabling them leading into the future.
- The graduates of the programme will contribute to the fastest growing industry in the world by applying problem solving and strategic thinking skills. This programme has been designed to produce graduates with lifelong learning skills that will help in the socio-economic development of the country.
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Degree Level 1
Students will learn fundamental skills required by every hospitality and tourism management professional, and the basic understanding of the theories and contexts within which business operate – Introduction to Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Computer Applications, Business and Communications Skills, Digital Thinking and Innovation, Basic Statistics, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Fundamentals of Accounting, Business Events Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Cultural Heritage Management, and Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
Common Modules
- Computer Applications
- Business and Communications Skills
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Basic Statistics
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Introduction to Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Business Events Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Cultural Heritage Management
- Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
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Degree Level 2
A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain better understanding in supervising business and handling management operations, such as International Cuisine, Food and Beverage Service, Hygiene and Sanitation, Front Office Management, Housekeeping Management, Business Research Methods, Customer Service Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Legal Aspects in Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Ticketing and Computer Reservation System and Tourism Economics. In addition, they will explore topics and techniques in various sectoral applications within global hospitality and tourism management. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further project oriented, cocurricular and research activities.
Common Modules
- Business Research Methods
- International Cuisine
- Food and Beverage Service
- Hygiene and Sanitation
- Front Office Management
- Housekeeping Management
- Customer Service Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Legal Aspects in Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Ticketing and Computer Reservation System
- Tourism Economics
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Degree Level 3
In the final year, students will make use of their previous studies to extend their familiarity in, studying Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Managing Travel and Tour Services and Project in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management. It further provides option for students to select a Specialism in Hospitality Innovation by studying Current Issues in Tourism Industry, Hospitality Leadership and Hotel Innovation Management with analyzing sustainable developments, related policies, discovering new opportunities, exploring competitive advantage and decision-making processes, with aims to groom them as global hospitality and tourism industry leaders.
The final year project in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management requires them to explore a topic individually – they will demonstrate their academic and practical ability in the chosen area of study.Common Modules
- Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Managing Travel and Tour Services
- Project in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management
Specialism in Hospitality Innovation
- Current Issues in Tourism Industry
- Hospitality Leadership
- Hotel Innovation Management
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Internship (24 Weeks)
In year 3, students will undertake an industrial training for a period of 24 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the global working environment.
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MQA Compulsory Subjects*
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Skills
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)
Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.
Business, Management, Marketing & Tourism
Collaborative Industrial Partners
Industry-academia collaboration is a strategic necessity to ensure the quality and relevance of our programmes. Through our Industry-Academia Collaboration (IAC) model, we design programmes in collaboration with inputs from the industry, that are also aligned with the government’s initiatives to address the shortage of skilled talents. Over the years, APU has established collaborations with key industry players worldwide; we have been delivering highly-relevant programmes that help us develop skilled and professional graduates for the workforce.
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.
Ready, Set, Go.
Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.
RM32,200
Year 1
RM33,300
Year 2
RM34,300
Year 3
RM99,800
Total for Malaysian
RM33,600
(USD7,815)
Year 1
RM34,800
(USD8,095)
Year 2
RM36,200
(USD8,420)
Year 3
RM104,600
(USD24,330)
Total for International
Programme code : (N/1015/6/0017)(07/29)(MQA/PA17436)
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