Diploma in Hotel Management

Semester 1

The first semester will help students to gain an understanding of basic concepts, terminology related to hotel management, develop language and digital skills while studying Computer Applications, Business English Communication, Digital Thinking and Innovation, Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry, and Hygiene Essentials.

Modules

Computer Applications

Business English Communication

Digital Thinking and Innovation

Hygiene Essentials

Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Semester 2

The second semester builds on and extends the operational skills developed in the first semester. Hotel management skills are taken to a more advanced level of professionalism. The students will gain familiarity with International Cuisine, Food and Beverage Operations, Customer Service, Pastry and Bakery Skills and Culture and Heritage.

Modules

International Cuisine

Food and Beverage Operations

Pastry and Bakery Skills

Culture and Heritage

Customer Service

Semester 3

During the third semester, students will gain familiarity with Front Office Operations and Basic Quantitative Skills

Modules

Basic Quantitative Skills

Front Office Operations

Semester 4

In the fourth semester, students will gain comprehensive knowledge in the areas of hotel operations and management. The students will gain familiarity with housekeeping operations, funding, and Business Events Management.

Modules

Housekeeping Operations

Business Events Management

Semester 5

In the fifth semester, students will be exposed to diverse areas such as Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Accounting, Digital Marketing for Hospitality and Events Business, Public Relations for Hospitality and Events, and Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Events. Most importantly, students will gain the ability to think independently and execute hotel operations and management.

Modules

Introduction to Accounting

Digital Marketing for Hospitality and Events Business

Public Relations for Hospitality and Events

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Events

Semester 6 - Internship (20 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 20 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

** In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.

Further Studies

Upon successful completion of this programme and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.

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

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

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