Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Hospitality Management (ODL)
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Hospitality Management (ODL) at Lincoln University College is delivered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL), helping you develop hospitality management, operational, and leadership skills while studying with flexibility.
The program supports experiential and project-based learning with practical training elements, preparing you for leadership roles across hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, and tourism-related service industries.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Fundamentals of Management (BHM 6163)
- Fundamentals of Marketing (BHM 6173)
- Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHM 6154)
- Choose 1 elective module (examples shown on the programme page include MPU 3113 Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization or BHM 6183 Hospitality Accounting)
- Hotel and Resort Management (BHM 6413)
- Food and Beverage Management (BHM 6243)
- Hospitality Human Resources Management (BHM 6193)
- Service Operation Management (BHM 6120)
- Hospitality Service Marketing (BHM 6111)
- Revenue Management (BHM 6119)
- Hospitality Information System (BHM 6110)
- Restaurant Business Operation (BHM 6254)
- Purchasing and Cost Control (BHM 6315)
- Global Strategic Marketing (BHM 6112)
- Research Methodology (BHM 6118)
- Entrepreneurship (BHM 6123)
- Hospitality Training and Development (BHM 6122)
- Event Management (BHM 6433)
- Organizational Behavior (BHM 6116)
Curriculum
Credit-hours programme structure for Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality Management (ODL).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 5 core modules | Fundamentals of Management | 3 | 15 |
| Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 | |||
| Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | 3 | |||
| Hospitality Accounting | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | 6 core modules | Writing for Specific Purposes | 2 | 18 |
| Third Language 1 | 2 | |||
| Hotel and Resort Management | 3 | |||
| Food and Beverage Management | 4 | |||
| Hubungan Etnik/ Malaysian Studies | 3 | |||
| Kitchen Operation | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | 6 core modules | Speech and Communication | 2 | 17 |
| Event Management | 4 | |||
| Hospitality Human Resources Management | 3 | |||
| Third Language 2 | 2 | |||
| Service Operation Management | 3 | |||
| Hospitality Service Marketing | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | 6 core/modules including electives and compulsory | Revenue Management | 3 | 18 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |||
| Elective 2 | 3 | |||
| Kerajaan dan Dasar Awam Malaysia | 2 | |||
| Hospitality Information System | 3 | |||
| Restaurant Business Operation | 4 | |||
| Semester 5 | 7 core/modules including electives and compulsory | Purchasing and Cost Control | 3 | 19 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |||
| Leadership Skills and Human Relation | 2 | |||
| Global Strategic Marketing | 3 | |||
| Hotel Financial Accounting | 3 | |||
| Hotel Operation | 3 | |||
| Khidmat Masyarakat | 2 | |||
| Semester 6 | 6 core/modules including training | Organizational Behavior | 3 | 18 |
| Restaurant Operation Analysis | 3 | |||
| Elective 4 | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Hospitality Training and Development | 3 | |||
| Semester 7 | 6 core/modules including electives | Public Relation | 3 | 19 |
| Restaurant Layout and Design | 3 | |||
| Elective 5 | 3 | |||
| Industrial Training | 10 | |||
| Total | Core modules, elective modules, compulsory modules, and industrial training | 124 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain hotel, food and beverage, and hospitality management knowledge through modules such as Hotel and Resort Management and Food and Beverage Management, preparing you for supervisory and middle-management pathways in hospitality organizations.
- You build practical decision-making and leadership capability through operational and people-focused subjects like Hospitality Human Resources Management and Service Operation Management, helping you perform effectively as a service-industry leader.
- You develop revenue and commercial skills using Revenue Management and hospitality business modules, supporting roles in commercial planning, guest service performance, and service delivery operations.
- You strengthen entrepreneurship and applied capability through Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Training and Development, and Hospitality Human Resources Management, supporting career options that include independent ventures and corporate growth roles.
- You prepare for industry-facing work environments by completing applied learning through project-based and practical training approaches described for the programme.
Employability rate
Hospitality management graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady demand in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and related services with hiring that varies by season and experience.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable entry-to-mid career outlook when you build role-relevant skills during your degree.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma / equivalent (international applicants) | International applicants must provide the relevant school-leaving or diploma-level qualification required for admission as published by the university for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality Management (ODL). |
| Minimum GPA requirement (international applicants) | International applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality and Tourism |
Language requirements
For admission to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality Management (ODL) as an international applicant, you must meet the university’s English language proficiency requirement and submit your official English test result with your application. If you do not meet the requirement, the university states an Intensive English Program is available.
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💶 Fees & Funding
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Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | March - 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 | March - 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 | March - 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
Prepare your international application documents
Collect your academic transcripts and certificate (STPM / Diploma / A-Level / Matriculation / Foundation, or an APEL certificate if applicable) and ensure you have your English language test result. Check that you meet the university’s minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent) before you apply. If you do not meet the English requirement, review the Intensive English Program option mentioned by the university.
Submit your online application
Complete the university application process online during the application window. Upload the required documents (including your academic transcripts/certificates and English test result) in the format requested by the university. Ensure your information is accurate before submission, as you will need these documents for the admission review.
Await admission decision and follow next instructions
After submitting, the university will review your application based on the published entry requirements for international students. The university states that no interview is required as part of the admission process for this programme. Respond promptly to any follow-up requests so you can proceed with the next stage of enrolment.