Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management

N/1015/7/0003

MQA/PA 18366

List of Programs in Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality

About Program
Introduction
Entry Requirements
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Level of Study	Master
Mode of Study	Full-Time	Part-Time
Annual Tuition Fee	RM2,800 per year	RM2,500 per year
Duration	Minimum: 2 years Maximum: 4 years	Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 6 years
Management Fee	A fee of RM300 per semester is charged after the minimum programme duration has been reached. For full-time students, this fee begins in the 3rd year. For part-time students, it begins in the 4th year.
Viva Voce Fee (a one-time, non-recurring fee)	RM1,500
Course Location	i-CATS University College, Jalan Stampin Timur, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Intakes	January, March, and August

About Programme

The Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management is a research programme where students complete a thesis under the supervision of an experienced academic or a supervisory panel.

The programme’s structure includes:

Student Progress Report every semester: Required until graduation
Research Methodology Seminar and Presentation

Introduction Content

The Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management is committed to producing graduates who can undertake independent research that further advances the fundamental and applied knowledge on education in the country and the wider intellectual communities. Through innovative, research-based educational practices, the programme aims to assist graduates to lead and motivate through a team effort in analytical and communication abilities. As they develop their knowledge through research, the graduates will develop lifelong learning interests and explore and seek opportunities in education with integrity and ethical and professional values.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree [Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, (MQF)] in the Tourism and Hospitality field or related fields with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEP) Senate; or
A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the Tourism and Hospitality field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or

A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the Tourism and Hospitality field or related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
Candidates without a qualification in the Tourism and Hospitality field or working experience in related Tourism and Hospitality fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).
Students are required to complete the Fundamental of Tourism and Research Methodology course as a prerequisite.
For International Students, the minimum score for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is 5.5 or band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET), or its equivalent.

PLO1	Knowledge & Understanding	Identify current issues and knowledge to understand the emerging tourism and hospitality trends. (C4, MQF1, D)
PLO2	Cognitive skill/Problem solving	Evaluate various options to offer solutions for the problems associated with the growth of tourism and hospitality. (C5, MQF2, D)
PLO3	Practical-work skills, specialized, technical/organizational skills	Display professional skills when engaging in tourism and hospitality activities. (P5, MQF3, D)
PLO4	Interpersonal Skills (teamwork, communicate with outsiders)	Integrate interpersonal skills in tourism and hospitality practices. (A4, MQF4, D)
PLO5	Communication Skills	Explain effectively the cutting-edge knowledge of tourism and hospitality. (A4, MQF5, D)
PLO6	Digital skills	Demonstrate the application of technology to process data for decision making in tourism and hospitality. (P5, MQF6, D)
PLO7	Numeracy skills	Interpret numerical data to provide solutions in tourism and hospitality development. (C5, MQF7, D)
PLO8	Leadership & team skills	Adhere to leadership principles and teamwork in tourism and hospitality initiatives. (A4, MQF8, D)
PLO9	Personal skills.	Describe opportunities and future directions in the tourism and hospitality ecosystem. (C5, MQF9, D)
PLO10	Entrepreneurial skills	Establish entrepreneurial skills for tourism and hospitality industry in the national context. (P5, MQF10, D)
PLO11	Ethics & Professionalism	Exhibit ethical mind set in tourism and hospitality practices. (P5, MQF11, D)