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Diploma in Hotel Management

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The Diploma in Hotel Management equips students with operational expertise and business acumen for the global hospitality industry. It includes hands-on experience, business-focused modules, and a 20-week internship, preparing graduates for diverse careers or further study in hospitality disciplines.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 - 2 years full-time
Course Code
R3/1013/4/0097)(10/26)
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Apr, Sep
Domestic Fees
$27,900 per year
International Fees
$6,700 per year

About this course

Overview

The Diploma in Hotel Management programme is designed to meet the dynamic demands of the global hospitality industry by equipping students with both operational expertise and business acumen.

In Year 1, students gain hands-on experience through practical subjects such as Food & Beverage Operations and Rooms Division Operations, alongside business-focused modules like Principles of Marketing. In Year 2, students deepen their industry knowledge through modules like Business Environment and Introduction to Entrepreneurship, with a 20-week internship to ensure real-world readiness. Besides that, subjects like International Cultural Studies and Communication Skills prepare students for diverse, service-driven environments.

Graduates are primed for careers as Front Office Managers, Customer Service Managers, Food Service Managers, Spa and Wellness Managers, and Aviation or Cruise Service Managers, or to launch their own lodging or food ventures. This programme provides a robust foundation for both immediate employment and further study in hospitality disciplines.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

  • SPM / SPMV / O-Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits
  • UEC: Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs

APEL.A

  • An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-4) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

English Language Requirements

  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 3
  • IELTS or equivalent: 5.0

For International students entering using a qualification whereby the medium of instruction is not in English

Other Qualification

  • Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

What you will learn

Overview

The Diploma in Hotel Management programme is designed to meet the dynamic demands of the global hospitality industry by equipping students with both operational expertise and business acumen.

In Year 1, students gain hands-on experience through practical subjects such as Food & Beverage Operations and Rooms Division Operations, alongside business-focused modules like Principles of Marketing. In Year 2, students deepen their industry knowledge through modules like Business Environment and Introduction to Entrepreneurship, with a 20-week internship to ensure real-world readiness. Besides that, subjects like International Cultural Studies and Communication Skills prepare students for diverse, service-driven environments.

Graduates are primed for careers as Front Office Managers, Customer Service Managers, Food Service Managers, Spa and Wellness Managers, and Aviation or Cruise Service Managers, or to launch their own lodging or food ventures. This programme provides a robust foundation for both immediate employment and further study in hospitality disciplines.

Career pathways

  • Front office manager
  • Customer Service Manager
  • Food Service Manager
  • Spa and Wellness Manager
  • Aviation and Cruise Service Manager
  • Lodging and Food Entrepreneur

Course structure

Programme StructureYear 1
  • Beverage Studies
  • Business English I
  • Business English II
  • Culinary Kitchen Operations I
  • Culinary Kitchen Operations II
  • Patisserie
  • Food and Beverage Operations I
  • Food and Beverage Operations II
  • Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • International Cultural Studies
  • Purchasing and Cost Control
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Rooms Division Operations I
Year 2
  • Business Environment
  • Communication Skills
  • Hospitality Management
  • Internship
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Introduction to Events Management
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Rooms Division Operations II
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjectsFor Local Students
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Moral Education
For International Students
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Malay Language for Communication 1
  • Moral Education

Credit for prior study or work

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-4) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

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