The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hospitality Management

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hospitality Management at UCSI University is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in leadership roles within the hospitality industry. This programme blends business-related education, hands-on practical skills, and industry placements, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to meet the dynamic demands of the global hospitality sector. Students will engage in experiential learning through real-world applications and industry projects while developing entrepreneurial competencies and a solid academic foundation. The curriculum emphasizes both operational expertise and strategic management, offering a comprehensive understanding of hospitality businesses, including hotels, resorts, event planning, and tourism services.

Academic Requirements

• Foundation Year: Minimum CGPA of 2.0
• STPM: Minimum 2 Principal (C)
• ​A-Levels: Minimum 2 Principal (D)
• UEC: Minimum 5 credits (B6)
• National Matriculation: Minimum CGPA of 2.0
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 26 credits from 6 subjects
• Canadian Pre-U: Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
• South Australian Matriculation (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
  • Case-by-case basis

English Language Requirements

For Local Students:

• MUET: Band 3.5
• SPM English Language CEFR: Grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)
• O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119: Grade C
• UEC English Language: Grade A2
• TOEFL iBT: 40
• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
• IELTS: 5.0
• Cambridge English Qualification and Tests/Linguaskill: 154
• Pearson Test: 47

• Candidates with the other equivalent qualifications can be exempted from the Basic English and English Foundation courses on case-by-case basis.

• Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirements will have to take the Basic English subject before taking the English Foundation subject in the first year.

For International Students

• :MUET: Band 3.5
• TOEFL iBT: 40
• IELTS: 5.0

Year 1

• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1
• Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Food Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation
• Business Communication
• Culture and Cuisine
• Restaurant Operation Management
• Food and Beverage Cost Control
• Principles of Economics
• Fundamentals of Information Systems
• Elective *
• Accommodation Management
• Food and Beverage Service Management
• Customer Relationship Management

Year 2

• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2
• Research Methodology
• Principles of Marketing
• Event Management
• Hospitality Facilities Management & Design
• Commercial Food Production
• Business Statistics
• Hospitality Revenue Management
• Academic Writing
• Strategic Management for Hospitality & Tourism
• Independent Project A
• Hospitality and Tourism Law
• Human Resource Management
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Elective *

Year 3

• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 3
• Tourism Planning, Development and Management
• Hospitality Business Leadership
• Independent Project B
• Financial Management
• Elective *
• Elective *
• Cooperative Placement

*Choose four (4) Elective from the list:

• French Language
• Business Events
• Sustainable Hospitality Operations
• Hotel Convention Operations and Sales
• Beverage Studies
• Oenology
• Fundamentals of Barista

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

For Malaysian students:

1. Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
2. Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
3. Integrity and Anti-Corruption

For International students:

1. Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
2. Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3
3. Integrity and Anti-Corruption