HM111 - DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Programme Description :

The Diploma in Tourism Management from Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management is offered full time for 5 semesters equivalent to 2 years 6 months. It was first introduced in 1976. This two and the half year programme expose students to the world of tourism. The programme was designed to provide students with comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge and hands-on experience at operational and management levels. Since then, this programme has developed an excellent reputation within the tourism industry in the country for the quality of the graduates.

Further, the programme intention is to produce graduates who are skilled or semi-professionals in the tourism industry. Students are able to apply the knowledge, understanding and practical experience in the provision of quality products and services to government agencies and the hospitality industry.

This program meets the requirement or standard set by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), "Program Standard: Hospitality and Tourism", as well as meets the university's philosophy in general and the departmental objectives of the faculty in particular. It is also structured to be more in line with current needs; and apply the latest methods of learning online through "blended learning" for some appropriate courses. Improvement of the existing curriculum has been done based on the feedback of stakeholders such as industry, universities/colleges and UiTM’s Alumni.

The curriculum offers a balance between knowledge and practical application to ensure that students are well equipped with knowledge and hands-on experience, hence able to obtain immediate employment in the hospitality industry upon graduation. In addition, the industrial training programme will provide students with valuable experience, which will assist them in their career planning as well as full time job opportunities. Through its strong curriculum design that involves participation from the industry and various stakeholders, students will have an exciting career opportunity at management, supervisory and administrative positions in the tourism industry.

Program Availability :

The Diploma of Tourism Management programme is currently being offered at UiTM Penang, UiTM Malacca, UiTM Terengganu, UiTM Sabah and UiTM Sarawak campuses.

Programme Objectives :

Graduates are expected to fulfil the following objectives after 2 and half years of graduation :

• Semi professionals in tourism industry who analyze and apply the knowledge, understanding and laboratory experiences to provide quality products and services to the government agencies and hospitality industries.
• Semi professionals in tourism industry who lead and engage in teams in problem solving across disciplines through effective communicative abilities.
• Semi professionals in tourism industry who continue to advance their knowledge and abilities by utilising ICT to explore business opportunities in the hospitality industry.

Semi professionals in tourism industry who practice ethical and professional values in providing services to the recipients and provider of hospitality industry.