Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Hospitality Innovation
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Hospitality Innovation is a full-time 3-year programme at APU that develops practical hospitality and tourism management skills, blending industry operational training with management theory.
Across the degree, you cover core hospitality and tourism modules, complete a 24-week industrial training in Year 3, and choose the Hospitality Innovation specialism through modules such as Current Issues in Tourism Industry, Hospitality Leadership, and Hotel Innovation Management.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry to build your understanding of hospitality and tourism operations and industry context
- Business and Communications Skills, Computer Applications, and Digital Thinking and Innovation to develop core workplace and digital capabilities
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Fundamentals of Accounting to strengthen business fundamentals for hospitality and tourism settings
- Cultural Heritage Management, Business Events Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry, and Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry to connect theory with industry practice
- Hospitality and tourism operational and supervisory learning through modules such as Front Office Management, Housekeeping Management, and Customer Service Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Core industry practice modules including Hygiene and Sanitation, Legal Aspects in Hospitality and Tourism Industry, and Ticketing and Computer Reservation System
- Specialism in Hospitality Innovation preparation through modules such as Current Issues in Tourism Industry, Hospitality Leadership, and Hotel Innovation Management
- Industrial training (internship) for 24 weeks in Year 3 to support a transition from classroom learning to the working environment
- Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism Industry and Managing Travel and Tour Services to strengthen your ability to plan and manage service offerings
- Project in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management to demonstrate applied learning in a chosen topic
- Integration of earlier study into leadership-focused learning aligned with the Hospitality Innovation specialism
Career outcomes
- You can qualify for roles in hospitality and tourism operations and management such as Hotel Manager, Hospitality Consultant, and Tourism Development Manager, based on the program’s hospitality-focused module set.
- The Hospitality Innovation specialism helps you build innovation and leadership capability for positions such as Technology Integration Specialist and Hospitality Innovation-related roles in hotels and tourism businesses.
- You gain career-ready skills for customer-facing and service excellence careers through modules like Customer Service Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry plus front office and housekeeping learning.
- Your 24-week internship supports employability by giving you real workplace experience and practical exposure to hospitality and tourism operations during Year 3.
- The program’s research and project components support progression towards higher-responsibility planning and management roles such as Marketing Manager for Hospitality & Tourism and destination-focused roles.
Employability rate
This program is designed to prepare graduates for hospitality and tourism industry roles, and APU states a 100% employability rate for its students.
This supports a stable career outlook in hospitality, tourism, and innovation-focused roles when you complete the internship and final-year project successfully.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International entry (direct entry to Level 1) | International applicants may be considered for direct entry to Level 1 using qualifications such as STPM, A-Level, or UEC, as listed in the programme entry requirements for international students. |
| International entry (entry to Level 2) | International applicants who have completed an APU Diploma or studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree may be considered for entry to Level 2 (subject to APU academic board approval). |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme English requirements to be admitted.
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MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 108500 / total program | Total for International students: RM 36,100 (Year 1) + RM 36,100 (Year 2) + RM 37,500 (Year 3) = RM 108,500. Fees exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) and do not include deposits and other miscellaneous fees. |
Proof of financial resources
You must be able to show you can fund your tuition and living expenses while studying in Malaysia. APU also states that international students are required to pay applicable fees due prior to arrival by the respective due dates.
- Evidence that you can pay tuition and required fees before arrival (as required by APU for international students).
- Budgeting documentation for your study period in Malaysia (tuition and living costs) based on Malaysian student visa requirements (where applicable).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 28, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Review eligibility for international applicants
Check the programme entry requirements for international applicants and confirm your qualification matches the listed pathways for direct entry to Level 1 or entry to Level 2. Make sure you meet the programme English requirements stated for international students. If you are unsure whether your foreign qualification is acceptable, prepare your transcripts and qualification documents early so you can confirm during the application review.
Submit your online application and upload documents
Apply through APU’s official admissions portal during the published intake period and complete all required fields. Upload the required documents such as your academic transcripts and passport details. Ensure your English language proof meets the stated minimums for international students before you submit.
Pay fees as required for international students
After you receive the required payment instructions from APU, make sure you pay the applicable fees due prior to arrival by the due dates. APU states that international students are required to pay applicable fees due prior to arrival. Keep proof of payment for your visa and enrolment steps.