Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Aviation Management

Common Modules

• Computer Applications
• Business and Communications Skills
• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Basic Statistics
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Introduction to Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Business Events Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Cultural Heritage Management
• Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Degree Level 2

A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain better understanding in supervising business and handling management operations, such as International Cuisine, Food and Beverage Service, Hygiene and Sanitation, Front Office Management, Housekeeping Management, Business Research Methods, Customer Service Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Legal Aspects in Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Ticketing and Computer Reservation System and Tourism Economics. In addition, they will explore topics and techniques in various sectoral applications within global hospitality and tourism management. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further project oriented, cocurricular and research activities.

Common Modules

• Business Research Methods
• International Cuisine
• Food and Beverage Service
• Hygiene and Sanitation
• Front Office Management
• Housekeeping Management
• Customer Service Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Legal Aspects in Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Ticketing and Computer Reservation System
• Tourism Economics

Degree Level 3

In the final year, students will make use of their previous studies to extend their familiarity in, studying Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Managing Travel and Tour Services and Project in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management. It further provides option for students to select a Specialism in Hospitality Innovation by studying Current Issues in Tourism Industry, Festival and Hallmark Events and Emerging Technologies for Event Management with analyzing sustainable developments, related policies, discovering new opportunities, exploring competitive advantage and decision-making processes, with aims to groom them as global hospitality and tourism industry leaders.

The final year project in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management requires them to explore a topic individually – they will demonstrate their academic and practical ability in the chosen area of study.

Common Modules

• Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Managing Travel and Tour Services
• Project in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management

Specialism in Aviation Management

• Current Issues in Tourism Industry
• Air Transportation Systems
• Aviation Business Strategies and Management

Internship (24 Weeks)

In year 3, students will undertake an industrial training for a period of 24 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the global working environment.

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

APU-HTMi Dual Award Scheme for Hospitality & Tourism

APU’s partnership with Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMi) Switzerland enables students to be awarded Dual Awards - separate degree certificates from each institution.

Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from HTMi, Switzerland. The Course Fees is inclusive of Dual Award scheme with HTMi Switzerland.

STUDY TOUR

Students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism programme of APU will have the option for a 2-weeks study trip in Year 2 to HTMi Switzerland and is applicable to students who are able to obtain visa to travel. Accommodation, meals, airport transfer and programme costs are paid for by APU. Students would only need to pay for their airfare, travel insurance & any personal expenses.

Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland

HTMi Switzerland

Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland, is a prestigious private educational institution located in Sörenberg, Switzerland. Established in 1999, HTMi has grown to become a leading provider of hospitality and tourism management education, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to prepare students for successful careers in the global hospitality and tourism industry. HTMi Switzerland’s Kuala Lumpur Centre, as part of the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) Campus, is the first such centre established by a Swiss hospitality school in Malaysia.