| Approval Code | R/010/3/030; 01/2020 |
| Accreditation Code | A11123 |
| Classification | Foundation |
| Subject Area | Arts (Hospitality and Tourism) |
| Course Mode | Full-time |
| Course Duration | 1 Year / 3 semesters (14 weeks per semester, no short semester) |
| Course Location | Kuala Lumpur , Kuala Terengganu , Kuching |
| Intakes | January, May and September |
While the hospitality and tourism industry may be service-oriented, it is not exempt from rapid digital disruptions, accelerated by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Those keen on joining this industry must keep pace meeting the emerging transformations, challenges and trends.
Our Foundation in Arts (Hospitality and Tourism) programme is synergistic as it is integrated. Tailored to expose you to the diverse aspects of hospitality and tourism such as business and event management, it paves way for a seamless entry into your hospitality or tourism degree programme. Or acquire the right skills to start your career in any part of the world.
Integrating coursework and written examinations that incorporates a practice-oriented approach, you will acquire relevant stimulating and hands-on experience via a variety of teaching methods and practical exercises, mentored and supervised by both professors and industry experts alike.
Book yourself a ticket to your career destination with a strong foundation today.
Assessments
Integrating both coursework and written examinations, this programme incorporates a practice-oriented approach and furnishes students with relevant interesting, stimulating and hands-on experience via a variety of teaching methods and practical exercises. Different dynamic learning processes are employed in the delivery of this programme including lectures, tutorials, computer lab work, team-based projects, real-life system developments, presentations and independent projects, to name a few, supervised by both university lecturers and industry experts alike.
English Language Requirements
- A distinction (A+, A or A-) in the English Language subject at SPM/UEC level; or MUET Band 5; or a score of 196 (computer-based) / 525 (writing-based) / 69-70 (internet-based) in TOEFL; or Band 4.0 in IELTS.
- In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, student may be required to undertake additional English module(s) prior to or concurrently with the undergraduate programme, based on the University’s decision.
International students holding equivalent academic qualifications but which are not conducted in English, are required to sit for the English Placement Test, which may result in the taking of the Certificate in English programme (1 to 10 months). Students who intend to pursue the above undergraduate programme directly, are advised to fulfil the above English requirements prior to commencing their studies at the University.
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
O-levels Credits – 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credits – 'A1' to 'B6'
International Degree Pathway (IDP) via Foundation in Arts (Hospitality and Tourism)
| IDP Programme | Pathway | University | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Hotel & Catering Management | 1+4 | Galway Mayo Institute of Technology | Ireland | € 9,950 |
| BA (Hons) in Culinary Arts | 1+4 | Waterford Institute of Technology | Ireland | € 10,250 |
| BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management | 1+4 | Waterford Institute of Technology | Ireland | € 10,250 |
| BA (Hons) in Tourism Marketing | 1+3 | Waterford Institute of Technology | Ireland | € 10,250 |
| BA (Hons) International Tourism Management | 1+3 | University of Northampton | United Kingdom | £ 10700 |
| BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management | 1+3 | Griffith College | Ireland | € 9,400 |
For enquiry, please contact us at geo@ucsiuniversity.edu.my or call us at +603 9101 8880 ext 2066.
