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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 2022 survey. (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 (D)
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/Canadian International Matriculation (CIMP)
Minimum average of 60%
SAM/AUSMAT/SACE/TEE
Minimum average of 60%
Other Year 12 equivalent qualifications
Minimum overall average of 60%
Singapore Pre-U2
Pass with Minimum CGPA of 2.0
Diploma
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%
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
- Cross Cultural Studies
- Introduction to Management and Organisation Theory
- Hospitality and Tourism Human Resource Management
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to the Events Industry
- Event Design and Production
- Destination Marketing
- Special Interest Tourism
Elective 1 (Choose One)
- Japanese Language, German Language, Mandarin Language, Korean Language, French Language
Elective 2 (Choose One)
- Business Communication, Event Public Relation
- Graphic Design and Photography
- Managing Event Venues
- Tour and Travel Operations
- Visitor Attraction Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Event Operations Management
- Business Research Method
- Business Events
- Hospitality and Tourism Strategic Management
- Independent Project A
- Event Bidding
- Technology for Events
Elective 3 (Choose One)
- Casino, Club and Resort Management, Convention Sales, Services and Operations
Elective 4 (Choose One)
- Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism, Hospitality Revenue Management
- Tourism and Business of Hotels
- Tourism Planning, Development and Management
- Leadership and Business Performance
- Independent Project B
- Event Risk Management
- Community Service in Tourism
- Co-operative Placement
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa) - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
All students:
- U2 - University Life
- U2- Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Integriti dan Antirasuah)
- U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience I
- U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience II
- U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience III
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
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 55,390
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 75,570
Note:
- This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
- In accordance with the Malaysian government tax regulation, effective 1st July 2025, a 6% service tax will be imposed on non-Malaysian citizens.
