Hospitality and Tourism

Study Hospitality and Tourism in Malaysia. Explore Foundation to PhD programmes in hotel, tourism, culinary and events management, plus fees and careers.

Levels: Certificate to Postgraduate
Total tuition: RM 16,800 – RM 157,300
Courses: 52 at 10 universities

Overview

Hospitality and Tourism prepares students to create outstanding experiences for guests and travellers, and to manage the businesses that deliver them. Students learn hotel and resort operations, food and beverage management, tourism planning, event management, customer service, marketing and finance. They build practical skills in training kitchens, mock hotel facilities and restaurants, and through industry internships.

Malaysia is one of the best places in Asia to study this field. It is a major international tourist destination known for its diverse cultures, world-famous food, tropical islands and vibrant cities, and its hospitality industry offers plenty of hands-on learning and internship opportunities. Programmes are available at every level, all taught in English:

Foundation
Diploma
Bachelor's Degree
Master's
PhD

Programmes are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and several universities offer dual or twinning degrees with international partners. Many programmes include industrial training with leading hotels, resorts, airlines and event companies. Lower tuition and living costs make Malaysia an affordable place to start a global hospitality career.

Popular specialisations include:

Hospitality Management
Hotel & Resort Management
Tourism Management
Culinary Arts
Food & Beverage Management
Events Management
Travel & Airline Management
Leisure & Recreation Management

Courses in Hospitality and Tourism

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All 52 Hospitality and Tourism courses

Certificate in Food and Beverage Services

INTI International University & Colleges · Certificate · 16 months · Starts Jan, Apr, Aug

RM 16,800total tuition
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Certificate in Hotel Operations (CERT-HO)

University of Wollongong (UOW) · Certificate · 17 months · Starts Jan, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct

RM 24,400total tuition
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Certificate in Hotel Operations

INTI International University & Colleges · Certificate · 16 months · Starts Jan, Apr, Aug

RM 16,800total tuition
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Advanced Diploma in Patisserie and Gastronomic Cuisine

Taylor's University · Diploma · 11 months · Starts Apr, Aug

RM 54,851total tuition
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Diploma in Culinary Arts

Lincoln University College · Diploma · 2 years · Starts Mar, Jul, Nov

RM 30,000total tuition
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Diploma in Culinary Arts (D-CLA)

University of Wollongong (UOW) · Diploma · 2 years · Starts Jan, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct

RM 59,900total tuition
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Career opportunities

Hospitality and Tourism graduates work in hotels and resorts, restaurants, airlines, cruise lines, travel agencies, theme parks, event companies and tourism boards, in Malaysia and around the world. Common career paths include:

Hotel / Resort Manager
Front Office Manager
Food & Beverage Manager
Chef / Culinary Professional
Event Planner / Event Manager
Travel Consultant / Tour Manager
Airline Customer Service / Cabin Crew
Tourism Marketing Executive
Guest Relations Manager
Restaurant / Café Owner

The industry rewards experience and service skills, and graduates can progress quickly into supervisory and management roles. A Master's leads to senior leadership positions, and a PhD opens up careers in tourism research, policy and academia.