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Overview
This three-year degree programme gain the competitive edge in the multi-million ringgit event and tourism industry. Understand operational, supervisory and managerial knowledge and skills that are required for modern management of business industry. This programme covers a wide range of areas from conventions, events to tourism
* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2020. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
Assessments
The assessment includes a combination of examinations, projects and assignments, and finally a requirement to complete a dissertation in Independent Project in the final year. Students will acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive. This reflects the complex and challenging nature of the accounting, finance and business realms.
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
STPM
Pass STPM with Minimum 2 principals (C)
A-Level
Minimum 2 principals (E)
UEC
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
Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
SAM
Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Government
Minimum overall average of 60%
Diploma (business-related)
Minimum CGPA of 2.0
Other equivalent qualifications
To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
Academic Requirements
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
STAM
Minimum 2 passes (Jayyid)
CPU
Average below 60% in 6 subjects (inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics)
O-Level
Minimum 5 credits (C)
UEC
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
Minimum overall average of 60%
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
A-Level principal – 'A' to 'E'
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 3SPM English Language
Grade B+SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade CUEC English Language
Grade A2- 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
IELTS
Band 5.0Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
154TOEFL IBT
42Pearson Test of English
47MUET
Band 3- 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 (R/KJP/00920-00920) 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.
- Introduction to Accounting
- Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Introduction to Management and Organisation Theory
- Business Communication
- Business Statistics
- Customer Service
- Cross Cultural Studies
- Introduction to the Events Industry
- Hospitality and Tourism Human Resource Management
- Hospitality and Tourism Law
- Hospitality and Tourism Economics
- Introduction to Foreign Languages in Hospitality Industry (Japanese, German, Mandarin, Korean, or French)
Elective (Choose One)
- Planning and Management of Events
- Tour and Travel Operations
- Special Interest Tourism
- Visitor Attraction Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Event Operations Management
- Business Event Management
- Destination Marketing
- Co-operative Placement 1
- Hospitality and Tourism Management Accounting
- Hospitality Revenue Management
Elective (Choose One)
- Business Research Method
- Tourism Planning, Development and Management
- Tourism and Business of Hotels
- Independent Project A
- Leadership and Business Performance
- Business Event Operations
- Event Marketing
- Hospitality and Tourism Strategic Management
- Event Risk Management
- Independent Project B
- Malaysian Ethnic Food (MPU 3)
- Co-operative Placement 2
- Casino, Club and Resort Management
- Convention Sales, Services and Operations
Elective (Choose One)
- Ethnic Relations
- Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation
- Malaysian Studies
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.
Career opportunities are wide and varied for graduates from this discipline. Students may expect to be employed by:
- Travel Agency Manager
- Tour Operator
- Cruise Manager
- Theme Park Manager
- Tourism Project Manager
- Recreation Manager
- Event Manager
- Convention Centre Manager
- Entertainment Specialist
- Banquet Manager
| IDP Programme | Pathway | University | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Event Management (Top-up) | 2+1 | University of Northampton | United Kingdom | £ 11700 |
For enquiry, please contact us at geo@ucsiuniversity.edu.my or call us at +603 9101 8880 ext 2066.
