Bachelor of Arts ( Hons ) in International Hotel & Tourism Management

We offer students a unique experience with our degree in hotel management course in Penang, Malaysia. The dual award BA (Hons) in International Hotel and Tourism Management degree is designed for students to take on senior management roles in the tourism and hospitality industries. With a heavy emphasis on the strategic business development of hospitality and tourism organizations, students are well-trained to take on responsibilities that will prove them invaluable to the industry. Graduates of this program receive not only a UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College degree, but also an award from IMI International Management Institute in Luzern, Switzerland.

 

As the pioneer in hospitality education since 1893, the Swiss reputation for hospitality excellence is respected and trusted globally. Experience a renowned European syllabus which incorporates the very best of Swiss hotel management and hospitality. The school is also a finalist for the Electrolux Hospitality Institution of the Year 2018 (Asia) Award presented at the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore.

 

Get the total experience with an all-inclusive study trip to the IMI campus, located in scenic Lucerne, Switzerland. Lucerne is the fourth top tourist destination in Switzerland and was voted top 12 in the world by Tripadvisor. This trip provides an insight into the world of Swiss hospitality and tourism, with visits to world famous attractions, Swiss chocolate factories and artisan shops.

 

Innovating ‘out of the classroom’ experience through our ‘Bringing Books to Life’ initiative by introducing International study trips to vineyards, wineries, breweries and tourism sites. Students experience different cultures in Melbourne, Adelaide, Thailand and many other countries for a full experiential learning experience.

 

The school furnishes students with RM 6 Million worth of learning facilities in equivalence to professional commercial kitchens, F&B outlets and hotels in the industry. This ensures that they are familiar with industry standard tools, and are equipped with practical knowledge and skills to remain competitive and globally marketable in the future. All these make UOW Malaysia KDU the best place for students to pursue a degree in hotel management course in Penang, Malaysia.

 

Lecturers and chefs consist of experts from the hotel, tourism and culinary fields. Students are taught by Master Chefs, Celebrity Chefs, F&B Specialists and Tourism Researchers. Academic staff is highly qualified and passionate in grooming the next generation of chefs and hoteliers.

 

Students can choose from our wide network of top 5 Star establishments locally as well as internationally, including pathways from internship to management traineeship in global hotel groups. The international exposure gained from a worldwide internship placement gives our graduates an edge in experience and a wider global perspective.

 

Graduates from the school have been sought after by employees since 1993, with our graduates being made general managers, winemakers, mixologists, chefs, entrepreneurs, as well as hospitality educators.

 

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College Award:

IMI International Management Institute in Luzern, Switzerland:

 

Graduates of this dual award degree program receive a degree award from both UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College and IMI International Management Institute. A dual award degree programme constitutes completion of a single program of study and is differentiated from a double –degree.