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Dual Award
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 diploma certificate from each institution. Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Diploma Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from HTMi, Switzerland. The Course Fees is inclusive of Dual Award scheme with HTMi Switzerland for Diploma in Hotel Management.
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 rangeof 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.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
- 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
- 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;
- 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC;
- Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- IELTS : 4.0
- TOEFL IBT : 30-31
- Pearson (PTE) : 36
- MUET : Band 3
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Programme Outline
What We Teach
This APU Diploma in Hotel Management is designed to provide:
- Understand the integration between the various types of hotels and the concepts in managing day-to-day operations in hotel management with basic problem-solving skills.
- Provide excellent services to hotel guests and uphold professionalism and ethical values in ensuring quality guest experience.
- Demonstrate the significant role and function of teamwork in fostering cohesiveness and collaboration among staff in the co-creation of excellent guest-related services.
- Understand the concepts in hotel management and a systematic hotel programme planning by applying basic skills related to hotel operations through lifelong learning activities.
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Semester 1
The first semester will help students to gain an understanding of basic concepts, terminology related to hotels management, develop language and digital skills while studying Business English Communication, Digital Thinking and Innovation, Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry, and Hygiene Essentials.
Modules
- Business English Communication
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Hygiene Essentials
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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 Computer Applications, International Cuisine, Food and Beverage Operations and Customer Service.
Modules
- Computer Applications
- International Cuisine
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Customer Service
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Semester 3
During the third semester, students will gain familiarity with Pastry and Bakery Skills, Culture and Heritage and Front Office Operations.
Modules
- Pastry and Bakery Skills
- Culture and Heritage
- Front Office Operations
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Semester 4
In the fourth semester, students will gain comprehensive knowledge in the areas of business management. The students will gain familiarity with Basic Quantitative Skills, Introduction to Accounting, Business Events Management and Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship.
Modules
- Basic Quantitative Skills
- Introduction to Accounting
- Business Events Management
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
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Semester 5
In the fifth semester, students will be exposed to diverse areas such as Housekeeping Operations, 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
- Housekeeping Operations
- Digital Marketing for Hospitality and Events Business
- Public Relations for Hospitality and Events
- Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Events
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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
- Events Management
- Aviation Management
For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.
APU-HTMi Dual Award Scheme for Diploma in Hotel Management
APU’s partnership with Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMi) Switzerland enables students to be awarded Dual Awards - separate diploma certificates from each institution.
Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Diploma Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from HTMi, Switzerland. The Course Fees is inclusive of Dual Award scheme with HTMi Switzerland. - Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in:
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RM47,600
Total for Malaysian
RM54,200
(USD13,550)
Total for International
Programme code : (N/1013/4/0115)(07/29)(MQA/PA17438)
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.
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