Diploma in Tourism Management
Crescendo International College · Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
- Fundamentals of Tourism
- Professional Etiquette & Customer Service
- Sales & Promotion in Tourism
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi/Malaysian Studies
- Computer Reservation System
- Tourism Transportation
- Principles of Finance
- Academic English
- E-Commerce
- Human Resources Management
- Introductory Japanese/Mandarin/Korean (Level 1) and (Level 2)
- Safety Health & Security in Tourism
- Cross Cultural Studies
- Travel Agency & Tour Operations Management
- Geography & Culture in Tourism
- Park & Recreation Management
- Tour Planning & Guiding
- Final semester industrial training (4 months)
- Tourism Region Characteristic
- Airfares & Reservation System
- Sustainable Tourism Management
- Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Event
- Teamwork - Cohesion Development
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready knowledge for front-office and customer-facing roles such as Customer Relations Manager and Tourism Marketing Manager.
- You gain practical capability for travel and distribution workflows through Computer Reservation System learning, supporting roles like Travel Agent and Travel Agency Manager.
- You prepare for tourism operations leadership with modules covering Travel Agency & Tour Operations Management and Tour Planning & Guiding for roles like Tour Group Operator.
- You strengthen industry career progression skills through professional training exposure in your final semester industrial training.
- You develop employability across hospitality and tourism employers by covering operational, safety, and cross-cultural competencies that hiring teams expect.
Employability rate
For tourism and hospitality programme graduates in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 78% and an estimated unemployment rate is around 22%, reflecting steady demand for frontline and operations roles with periodic hiring slowdowns.
Overall, this points to a generally stable outlook when you complete your industrial training and apply your skills to roles in travel agencies, hotels, events, and tourism operations.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (international equivalent) | International applicants must have a school-leaving qualification or equivalent that is considered equivalent to Malaysia’s relevant entry qualifications for diploma level study. Submit your transcripts and certificates for the university to assess the equivalency for admission. |
Language requirements
International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency for this programme. If your previous qualification is taught in English, ask the admissions team whether an English-medium exemption can be accepted; otherwise submit an accepted English test score.
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 31600 / total program | Diploma in Tourism Management tuition fee total shown in the 2026 Fee Info for the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
International students are required to show they can cover tuition and living costs for their study period. The university may request supporting evidence during the student pass and visa process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer 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 | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer 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 | January - Winter intake | April - Summer 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
Apply through the university’s official international admissions process
Submit your application to Crescendo International College during the published intake period. Provide accurate personal details and choose the Diploma in Tourism Management programme in your application. Upload the required documents (passport and academic documents) so the admissions team can review your eligibility.
Complete academic and qualification review for international applicants
The admissions team reviews your foreign qualifications for equivalency to diploma-level entry. Prepare your transcripts and certificates in the format requested by the university. If the university asks for additional information, respond promptly to avoid delays.
Submit English proof for international applicants (if required)
If your previous education was not taught fully in English, provide the required English test evidence according to the university’s published expectations. If your documents show English-medium instruction, ask whether an exemption can be considered during the admissions review. Ensure your English evidence is included with your application package.
Follow up on admissions decisions and student pass requirements
After the admissions review, follow the instructions provided by the university for the next steps. International applicants will typically need additional documentation for immigration and student pass processing. Keep copies of all submitted documents for smooth processing.