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Overview of Bachelor of International Tourism Managements in Taylor's University Malaysia

International Tourism Management graduates will be able to contribute to the growth and continuous improvement of the international tourism industry by applying tactical and strategic planning capabilities. This tourism management degree programme equips students with knowledge in business, communication, tourism, culture and arts, environmental and professional studies. A passion for travel, culture and recreation is essential for students who wish to pursue this degree. Attain deeper understanding of international affairs and get exposed to emerging trends and industrial with Taylor’s hospitality masters.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Graduates will be able to contribute to the growth and continuous improvement of the industry by applying tactical and strategic planning capabilities. The programme equips students with knowledge in business, communication, tourism, culture and arts, environmental and professional studies. A passion for travel, culture and recreation is essential for students who wish to pursue this degree.

The degree programme is compatible with the new Taylor's Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

• English
• French 1 or 2
• Business of Hospitality, Food and Leisure Management

• Introduction to Accounting
• Principles of Marketing

Discipline Core

• Industrial Training
• Destination Geography & Analysis
• Events & Entertainment
• Airline & Airport Management
• Design for Events
• Tourism Business Management

• Data & Media Analysis for Tourism
• Special Interest Tourism
• Tourism Economics
• Tourism Entrepreneurship

• Event & Tourism Risk Management
• Sociology of Tourism
• Research Methods
• Research Project

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Community Service Initiative

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

FLEXIBLE EDUCATION

The Flexible Education component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

EXTENSION

Option 1: Tourism Destination Management

• Tourism Product Design & Development
• Tourism Policy, Planning & Development

• Leisure Attraction Management

AND

[Choose any TWO (2) of the following modules:]

• Strategic Destination Marketing and Branding
• Managing Hospitality Business and Service Experience

• Cruise Management
• Hotel Innovation Management

Option 2: Leisure and Recreation Management

• Leisure Attraction Management
• Tourism Product Design & Development

• Nature and Adventure Tourism

AND

[Choose any TWO (2) of the below modules:]

• Holistic Approach to Health & Wellness
• Cruise Management

• Integrated Resorts: Facilities, Design & Operations
• Spa and Wellness Management

MINOR

Choose any Minor package* offered by Taylor's University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages. 

SECOND MAJOR

Choose any Second Major package* offered by Taylor's University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Second Major packages. 

FREE ELECTIVES

Choose any SIX (6) Free Electives* offered by Taylor's University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Taylor’s Foundation

Pass any Taylor's Foundation / Diploma Programme

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Min. CC with CGPA 2.00

• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. 5Bs

• A Levels

Min. EE

• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

Min. ATAR 55

• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Min. average of 50% in 6 subjects

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Min. 24 points in 6 subjects

• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

55%

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

Band 5.0

• TOEFL

34 (Internet Based Test)

• MUET

Band 3

• UEC English

English B6

• O-Level

Grade C

• 1119 (GCE-O)

Grade C

• Taylor's EET

Overall score 5.0

• Taylor's IEN

Level 1 - Grade C or Level 2 - Grade C

• Pre-University / Diploma

Complete Pre-University / Diploma that was conducted in English

CAREER PROSPECTS

When you’ve successfully completed this degree programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Destination Brand Manager
• Destination Development Specialist
• Incentive Specialist
• Recreation Entrepreneur
• Sports & Recreation Manager
• Tour Manager
• Tourism Office

• Tour Planner
• Tourism Bureau Manager
• Tour Company Manager
• Travel Consultant
• Travel Journalist
• Travel Retail Manager