Bachelor of Tourism Management
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor in Tourism Management programme at Lincoln University College is designed to build students’ academic and technical skills across tourism and hospitality, including strategic planning and management, tourism marketing, event management, and culture and heritage tourism.
The programme also aims to prepare students for successful international careers by combining tourism industry learning with practical experience and first-hand exposure to how the global tourism sector operates.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Business English and Business Communication to build professional communication for tourism workplaces
- Principles of Tourism Management and Introduction to Tourism Industry for core tourism concepts
- Introduction to Cost & Management Accounting and Tourism Economics for managerial and financial foundations
- Introduction of skills modules such as Fundamentals of Computer Applications and Tourism Information System
- Human Resource Management and Leadership Skills and Human Relations for people-management capability
- Tourism Marketing and Business Environment of Tourism for market and operating context understanding
- Travel Agency and Tour Operations, Tour Package Management, and Travel Documentation for operational workflow competence
- Hotel and Resort Management and Event Management to prepare for service and event roles in the industry
- Emerging Trends in Tourism, Sustainable tourism development, and Responsible tourism & ethics to address current industry priorities
- Research Methodology and Tourism Product & Business to strengthen analytical and product-planning capability
- International Tourism Governing & Apex Bodies and Alternative Tourism for global governance and diversification perspectives
- Industrial Training for supervised industry placement and applied workplace learning
Curriculum
Bachelor of Tourism Management (MQA/FA 7993) total credits: 122 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core modules | Business English | 3 | 18 |
| Principles of Tourism Management | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Cost & Management Accounting | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Tourism Industry | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following): Business Communication | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following): Emerging Trends in Tourism | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core modules and electives | Business Communication | 3 | 18 |
| Emerging Trends in Tourism | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Computer Applications | 3 | |||
| Human Resource Management | 3 | |||
| Ethnic Relations | 3 | |||
| Tourism Information System | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Core modules | Geography of Tourism | 3 | 18 |
| Foreign Language I (French) | 3 | |||
| Business Environment of Tourism | 3 | |||
| Leadership Skills and Human Relations | 3 | |||
| Basic Tourism Business Statistics | 3 | |||
| Tourism Economics | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Core modules | Travel Documentation | 3 | 18 |
| Foreign Language – II (French) | 3 | |||
| Accounting for Hospitality & Tourism | 3 | |||
| Airfare and Ticketing | 3 | |||
| Tourism Marketing | 3 | |||
| Tour Guiding and Escorting Skills | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Core modules | Community Service | 3 | 18 |
| Travel Agency and Tour Operations | 3 | |||
| Tour Package Management | 3 | |||
| Tourism Philosophies, Principles and Practices | 3 | |||
| Hotel and Resort Management | 3 | |||
| Event Management | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | Final-year core modules, training, and electives | Strategic Management for Travel & Tourism | 3 | 18 |
| Responsible Tourism & Ethics | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| International Tourism Governing & Apex Bodies | 3 | |||
| Alternative Tourism | 3 | |||
| Sustainable Tourism Development | 3 | |||
| Semester 7 | Core modules and elective modules | Tourism Product & Business | 3 | 24 |
| Culture and Heritage Tourism Development | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Industrial Training | 10 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following): Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following): Malay Communication 3 | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 | Core module and electives (as applicable) | Malaysian Government and Public Policy | 3 | 18 |
| Malaysian Studies 3 | 3 | |||
| Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization (TITAS) | 3 | |||
| Malay Communication 3 | 3 | |||
| Ethnic Relations | 3 | |||
| Community Service | 3 | |||
| Semester 9 | Final progression requirement | Capstone project / final requirement (as applicable within the programme structure) | 8 | 23 |
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following): Human Resource Management | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following): Fundamentals of Computer Applications | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following): Business Communication | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following): Emerging Trends in Tourism | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following): Responsible Tourism & Ethics | 3 | |||
| Total | All programme modules and final-year requirements for Bachelor in Tourism Management | 122 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with tourism-management capability suited to roles such as visitor management, destination marketing, and tourism services planning.
- The program includes applied modules across marketing, operations, events, and hotel/resort management, helping you become job-ready for day-to-day tourism industry work.
- You build professional skills in travel agency and tour operations, tour package management, and travel documentation—core competencies for travel consultancy and tour operations.
- With Human Resource Management and leadership-focused learning, you are better prepared for supervisory and team-lead pathways in hospitality and tourism settings.
- Industrial Training gives you real industry exposure, strengthening your practical readiness for employers who need candidates who can perform in real work environments.
Employability rate
Tourism management graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand in hospitality and tourism services.
Together, this points to a generally stable outlook for graduates who can demonstrate practical training readiness and job-relevant tourism management skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification | International applicants may be considered with STPM with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 in at least 2 subjects, or its equivalent. |
| Diploma or foundation qualification (MQF Level 4) / matriculation | International applicants may be considered with a recognized diploma (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or a recognized matriculation/foundation qualification with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. |
Language requirements
International students must submit proof of English proficiency (for example, IELTS) or take an English proficiency course offered by the university if they do not meet the requirement.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
International students are required to show they can support themselves financially during their studies in Malaysia. Provide evidence of funds in a form accepted by the university during the admissions and student pass process.
- Proof of sufficient funds for study in Malaysia as required by the university and the student pass process
- Bank statement or other financial evidence requested by the university during application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Winter intake | July - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | March - Winter intake | July - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | March - Winter intake | July - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare entry documents and check your qualification match
Review the international entry requirements and confirm that your school-leaving qualification, diploma, or foundation meets the stated minimum CGPA. Prepare your transcripts and any supporting documents that show your grades and qualification level. Also confirm you meet the published English proficiency requirement or plan for the university’s English proficiency course if required.
Submit your online application
Complete the university’s online application during the intake period for the programme. Enter your personal details and academic history exactly as shown in your documents. Upload the required academic documents for assessment as part of your application submission.
Respond to any follow-up from admissions
After submission, check email regularly for requests for clarifications or additional documents. If your English proficiency does not meet the requirement, you may be guided towards an English proficiency course before you proceed with the degree programme. Follow the university’s instructions promptly to avoid delays.