Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism & Hospitality)

A major in tourism and hospitality equips you with the skills to lead in fast-growing industries like destination management, events, hospitality, and tourism. You’ll gain expertise in managing tourism sustainability, hospitality operations, and global tourism trends, making you a multitalented future graduate for roles in Malaysia and abroad. If you enjoy travelling, connecting with people, and creating memorable experiences, this major offers a rewarding pathway into diverse careers.

Location	Perth, Malaysia, Mauritius, or Singapore
Study Method	Full-time
Study Mode	On-campus
Intake	February or July
Duration	3 years

Entry requirements

Minimum English language entry requirements

Qualification	Score
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	Overall 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)	79 (band minimum W-21, L-13, R-13, S-18)
SPM 1119 English	C
GCE ‘A’ Level	E
GCE ‘O’ Level	C

Cut-off scores

Qualification	Score
GCE-A Level/STPM (best of 3 subjects)	5
UEC (best of 5 selected subjects)	15
HKDSE	15
IB	24
Ontario Gr	60
ATAR (WACE/SACE/HSC/VCE/AUSMAT/SAM/MUFY)	70
WAUFP (CPS)	54
India/Pakistan	65%
Sri Lanka	5

Cut-off scores key:

GCE : General Certificate of Education
STPM : Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
IB : International Baccalaureate
ATAR : Australian Tertiary Admission Rank – applicable to all Australian matriculation
HKDSE : Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
India : Includes All India Senior School Certificate awarded by The Central Board of Secondary School Education (CBSE), Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Higher School Certificate (HSC) awarded by one of the State Secondary School Boards. Certificates awarded by the CBSE and the CISCE are generally considered to represent a higher level of achievement than state certificates.
Sri Lanka : GCE ‘A’ level issued by the Department of Examinations

Score Conversion for Advanced level/GCE/GCSE:
Grades awarded from 2010 onwards: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
Grades awarded up to 2009: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
AS Levels equal half of that of an Advanced Level, e.g. 3 points for an A*, 2.5 points for an A (prior to 2010)

Subject Grades Conversion for STPM : A=5, A- =4, B+ =4, B=3, B- =2, C+ = 2, C=1

Note: scores for individual prerequisites may be taken into consideration for assessment purposes.

Course Prerequisites

Mathematics desirable

Professional recognition

Credit for previous study

Career opportunities

Course structure

Unit name	Prerequisite(s)
Year 1 Semester 1
Financial Decision Making	NIL
Markets and Legal Frameworks	NIL
Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business	NIL
Strategic Career Design	NIL
Year 1 Semester 2
Analytics for Decision Making	NIL
Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events	NIL
Optional unit (refer to optional units below)
Elective unit (choose from Commerce majors)
Year 2 Semester 1
Hospitality Experience	NIL
Managing Tourism Destinations	Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
2 x 100 credit Specialisations, OR 1 x 100 credit Specialisation + 4 elective units from Commerce Majors
2 x 100 credit Specialisations, OR 1 x 100 credit Specialisation + 4 elective units from Commerce Majors
Year 2 Semester 2
Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Entertainment Industry Essentials	Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
2 x 100 credit Specialisations, OR 1 x 100 credit Specialisation + 4 elective units from Commerce Majors
2 x 100 credit Specialisations, OR 1 x 100 credit Specialisation + 4 elective units from Commerce Majors
Year 3 Semester 1
Contemporary Issues in Tourism Management	NIL
2 x 100 credit Specialisations, OR 1 x 100 credit Specialisation + 4 elective units from Commerce Majors
2 x 100 credit Specialisations, OR 1 x 100 credit Specialisation + 4 elective units from Commerce Majors
2 x 100 credit Specialisations, OR 1 x 100 credit Specialisation + 4 elective units from Commerce Majors
Year 3 Semester 2
Hospitality Management	Hospitality Experience
Responsible Tourism Management	Managing Tourism Destinations
2 x 100 credit Specialisations, OR 1 x 100 credit Specialisation + 4 elective units from Commerce Majors
Business Internship, OR	Successful completion of 300 credit points
Enhancing Your Business Mind, OR	Successful completion of 400 credit points
Business Study Tour	NIL
List of optional units
Introductory Economics
Introduction to Finance Principles
Introduction to Business Information Systems
Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Discovering Marketing

List of specialisations

No	Unit name	Pre-requisite(s)
Marketing Foundations Specialisation
1	Marketing Across Borders	Successful completion of 100 credit points
2	Consumer Behaviour	NIL
3	Discovering Marketing	NIL
Student to select 1 x 25 credits from options list 4, 5
4	Digital Marketing and E-Commerce	NIL
5	Creating Content and Marketing Briefs	Successful completion of 300 credit points
Event Management Specialisation
1	Sustainable Event Development	NIL
2	Event Management	NIL
Student to select 2 x 25 credits from options lists 3, 4, 5
3	Business and Sustainable Development	Successful completion of 100 credit points
4	Managing Operations	NIL
5	Digital Marketing and E-Commerce	NIL
Social Leadership and Ethics Specialisation
Student to select 1 x 25 credits from options lists 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
1	Organisational Behaviour	NIL
2	Business and Sustainable Development	Successful completion of 100 credit points
3	Business Ethics	Successful completion of 200 credit points
4	Managing Change	Successful completion of 300 credit points
5	Strategic Management	Successful completion of 300 credit points
Small Business Start-Up Specialisation
1	Start-Up Business Planning	NIL
2	Small Business Growth	NIL
Student to select 2 x 25 credits from optional units 3, 4, 5, 6
3	Business and Sustainable Development	Successful completion of 100 credit points
4	Entrepreneurship	Successful completion of 100 credit points
5	Digital Marketing and E-Commerce	NIL
6	Introduction to Finance Principles	NIL
Workforce Management Specialisation
1	Building a Sustainable Workforce	Human Resource Management Introduction
2	Human Resources Management Introduction	Successful completion of 100 credit points
Student to select 2 x 25 credits from options list 3, 4, 5, 6
3	Start-Up Business Planning	NIL
4	Strategic Rewards and Performance Management	NIL
5	Business Ethics	Successful completion of 200 credit points
6	International Human Resources Management	Human Resource Management Introduction
Accounting for Business Decisions Specialisation
1	Cost Analysis for Decision Making	Financial Decision Making, OR Accounting – The Language of Business, OR Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business
2	Accounting Modelling and Data Visualisation	Cost Analysis for Decision Making
3	Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business	Financial Decision Making, OR Accounting – The Language of Business
4	Business Technologies and Data Management for Accountants	NIL

Course fee

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Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism and Hospitality)(N/1088/6/0001)(08/27)(MQA/PSA15886)

Location

Perth, Malaysia, Mauritius, or Singapore

Study Method

Full-time

Study Mode

On-campus

Intake

February or July

Duration

3 years

Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism and Hospitality)
(N/1088/6/0001)(08/27)(MQA/PSA15886)