BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management

(R4/1013/6/0010)(05/31)(A6948)

This 3-year programme offers a blend of technical know-how and management theories in an applied and practical context within hospitality operations, foodservice operations as well as culinary operations. This programme also equips students with life-long learning skills that emphasise on industry practices, management skills and research competencies to prepare them for a seamless transition into the working world. 

Essential practical industry experience will be gained through an 20-week industry internship 

Career Prospects

  • Business development director
  • Entrepreneur in hospitality networks
  • Franchise development manager
  • Hospitality services consultant
  • Hospitality service director
  • Regional hotel manager 
  • Service quality and audit manager

Intakes

  • February, April, September

Duration

  • 3 years (full time)

Accreditation

  • Certified by Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management can choose to enter the workforce after successful completion of the degree or undertake further postgraduate studies at Sunway University.

Year 1

  • Basic Culinary Operations
  • Beverage Studies
  • Business Environment
  • Business of Tourism & Hospitality
  • English for the Hospitality & Service Industry
  • Foodservice Operations
  • Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Hotel Accommodation Operations
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Small Business Venture 

Pathway: Degree > Masters

Programme Structure

Requirements 

Entry Requirements

STPM
· Average C or CGPA 2.0 (min 2 Principals)

A-Level
· Minimum 6 points

Australian Matriculation
· ATAR 55

Canadian International Matriculation Programme
· 55%

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
· 55%

Sunway Foundation in Arts
· CGPA 2.0

Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology
· CGPA 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
· Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
· Completed with minimum of 24 points 
  (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma Studies
· CGPA 2.0 or equivalent



English Language Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent 5.5 (With no individual band below 5.0)
  • MUET Band 4
  • SPM English B+
  • UEC English B4
  • O-Level English (1119) Credit
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4
  • ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English


Other Qualification

Any other qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

Note: For A-Level points calculation
A = 10 points B = 8 points C = 6 points D = 4 points E = 2 points

Year 3

  • Contemporary Issues
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills*
  • Internship Part 2 (10 weeks)
  • Managing People in the Hospitality & Service Industry
  • Project Ideation
  • Project Realisation
  • Research Methods
  • Research Project
  • Strategic Management for the Hospitality & Service Industry 

    Programme Electives 
    (Choose 1 in Year 2 or 3)
  • Sustainable Food Supply Chain Management
  • Wine Studies

* Offered in either Year 2 or 3

Year 2

  • Accommodation & Revenue Management
  • Business & Hospitality Law
  • Communication Skills
  • Food & Beverage Management
  • Internship Part 1 (10 weeks) 


Programme Electives
Choose 1 OR Study Abroad

Steam 1: Luxury & Prestige 

  • Elite Travel Services
  • Luxury Brand Management
  • Protocol & VIP Management
  • Elective Subject 

Stream 2: Immersive Event Design 

  • Business Event
  • Elite Travel Services
  • Exhibition and Exposition Management
  • Elective Subject 

Stream 3: AI & Digital Solutions 

  • Digital Business
  • Digital Economy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Elective Subject

These are the recommended electives for this programme. However, students can also choose free electives offered university wide.

Additional MOHE Compulsory General Studies Subjects

  • For local students:
    - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
    - Community Service for Planetary Health
    - Philosophy and Current Issues
    - Integrity and Anti-Corruption
    - Critical Thinking OR Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) 

  • For international students:
    - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
    - Community Service for Planetary Health
    - Critical Thinking
    - Integrity and Anti-Corruption
    - Malay Language for Communication