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BA(Hons) in Tourism Management
About
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required for them to play a leading role in travel and tourism related service industries. Furthermore, students will have a critical awareness of travel and tourism's roles in business, the environment, and sustainability. BA (Hons) in Tourism Management also hopes to deliver an advanced study of travel and tourism and facilitates progression, both academic and vocational, by means of developing their intellectual capabilities, knowledge, key personal and transferable skills and a capacity for independent and lifelong learning. Not only that, students will be further exposed to modules that develop cultural skills, negotiation and communication skills, combined with the ability to develop and market a product; namely tourism.
This programme is also a Dual degree programme offered in partnership with De Montfort University (DMU) and is recognised by International Management Institute (IMI) from Switzerland.
Key facts
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | March, July, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 22,507 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 23,590 |
Subjects
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Management
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Travel and Tourism
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 22,507 | $ 23,590 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 22,507 | $ 23,590 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 7,502 | $ 7,863 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
| Enrollment Fees | $ 180 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Application & Student Visa Fees
STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 2,650 (approx. USD 620)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS. |
$ 935 |
|
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course. |
$ 1,127 |
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | $ 225 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
General Requirements
| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) |
| A-LEVEL | • 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level |
| UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC. |
| MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | • Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0). |
| ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| DIPLOMA |
• Successful completion of the APU Diploma or |
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
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).
English Requirements
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
• IELTS : 5.0 |
Curriculum
Year 1 Common Modules
- Accounting Skills
- Business and Communications Skills
- Introduction to Management
- Marketing
- Digital Thinking & Innovation
Specialised Modules:
- Introduction to Travel and Tourism Environment
- Legal Aspects in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- People Management
- Introduction to Services Management
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Elective Module
- Introduction to VRAR and Metaverse
Year 2 Common Modules
- Digital Marketing
- Business Research Methods
Specialised Modules:
- E-Tourism
- Geography of Travel and Tourism
- Ticketing and Computer Reservation System
- Innovation Processes
- International Cultural and Communications
- Hospitality and Tourism Revenue Management
- Retail Travel Operations
Elective Modules:
- Consumer Behaviour
- Sports and Recreational Tourism
- Sports and Recreational Facilities Management
Internship (16 weeks)
After the completion of Level 2 students will undertake a short Internship/Industrial Training. This will prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the world of Tourism Management.
Year 3
Specialised Modules
- Crisis Management and Communications
- Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality Industry
- Managing People and Performance
- Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions
- Investigations in Tourism Management
- Venture Building
- Final Year Project
- Tourism Policy, Planning and Development
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Services Management
- International Tourism Marketing
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