Diploma in Hotel Management

Course information
Course Name: Diploma in Hotel Management
Duration: 3 years ( including 6 months internship )
Entry Requirements
- Pass in SPM / SPMV or O’ level or equivalent with at least 3 credits in any subjects.
- Pass SPM with 1 credit and Pass in SKM Level 3 or equivalent certificate in relevant field.
- Pass in STPM with at least 1 Grade C in any subject.
MOHE Approval Code: JPT/BPP(K)1000-600/P713 Jld. 6 (10)
MQA Accreditation Code: (R/811/4/0165)(FA11634)
Program Description
The course is designed to equip the students with in-depth knowledge in hotel management and varied aspects of a hospitality enterprise. The hospitality industry plays a crucial role in the development of the global economy. It has become one of the world’s fastest growing industries providing vast employment opportunities.
The Hotel Management program covers a wide range of theoretical and industry-smart knowledge based practical components in the field of hospitality, tourism and events business, while adhering to world-class standards. Some of the core subjects like Front Office Operations & Management, Hospitality Supervision, Housekeeping Management, Food & Beverage will enhance the students’ knowledge in the different sections of Hotel Management Operations. While subjects such as Introduction to Hospitality Industry, Legal Aspects, Leisure & Tourism Operations, Purchasing, Facilities Management are other relevant subjects that will give a comprehensive training.
Furthermore, the students are given the opportunities in experiencing the real work environment through our internship program at renowned hotels. Our dynamic combination of functional, academic and industry-based approaches will allow you to gain the necessary abilities to meet the needs of a largely diversified hospitality industry. The integrated approach not only prepares students for immediate entry into employment in the hotels across the world but also provides them with the knowledge and skills for rapid advancement into managerial positions within the industry.
This Diploma program is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and is accredited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).
Further Careers
Diploma holders in Hotel Management can gain advanced entry to Bachelor Degree programs in the field of hospitality management or tourism with local or foreign universities.
Career Prospects
Upon completion, the program offers not only immediate career opportunities in the Hotels, Resorts, and Recreational and event management fields. Hotel industry is a fast-growing field and has developed swiftly over the last decade with a vast potential for job opportunities, career advancement, and job satisfaction. The job opportunities are plenty in the booming Hospitality, Business Travel, and Tourism Industries such as:
- Hospitality & Food Service: Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants & Catering Establishments
- Clubs: Country Clubs, City Clubs, Swimming Clubs, Health & Fitness Clubs
- Tourism: Theme Parks, Equestrian Clubs, Casinos, Sports Club & Recreations
- Marketing & Communication: Public Relations Journalism, Advertising & Sales
- Consultancy: Management Consultancy, Technician Consultancy, Project Management, Product Development, Destination Development
- Education & Training: Hotel & Tourism Training Institutions
- Entrepreneurship: Managing your own Hotel, Restaurant, or Travel & Tour Business.
Fees
Normal Fee | Promotion Fee | |
Malaysian Students | RM 28,000 | RM 22,900/PTPTN |
(PTPTN study loan available)
(Free laptop) * T&C apply |
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International Students | RM 29,500 | RM 25,900 |
Subjects
· English
· English Writing Skills · Bahasa Kebangsaan A */ Thinking Skills · Malaysian Studies 2 (Malaysian Students Only) · Bahasa Melayu Communication 1 · (International Students Only) · Basic Accounting · Basic Food Preparation · Creative Thinking · Customer Service · Comparative Ethics II · Co-Curriculum · Event Management · Food & Beverage Management · Front Office Operation & Management · Hospitality Supervision · Hospitality Facilities Management · Housekeeping Management |
· Introduction To Hospitality Industry
· Introduction to Information System · Leisure & Tourism Operations · Legal Aspects in Hospitality Industry · Menu Management · Marketing for Hospitality & Tourism · Nutrition · Principles of Management · Purchasing for Hospitality Operations · Restaurant Service · Study Skills · Sanitation and Safety · Security Operation (Elective Sub.1) · Entrepreneurship (Elective Sub.2) · Internship ( 6 months ) |
M’sian students: Bhs Kebangsaan A is compulsory only for SPM holders with no credits in BM.
Note: Malaysian Students are required to take MQA compulsory subjects Malaysian studies, Moral Studies / Islamic Studies and Bahasa Kebangsaan (Exempted for credit holders of Bahasa Malaysia in SPM exam)