Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management (KPT/JPS (PA 10724) 04/24) is delivered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and focuses on providing essential management knowledge and practical skills for the hospitality industry. The programme also supports students who are working, including group projects, field work and seminars to help build professional capability.
The programme is designed to develop competent managers with industry-relevant content in areas such as strategic business and marketing skills, operational and service management, and hospitality and tourism management. Graduates can pursue career pathways such as hotel/resort managers, restaurant managers, property managers, and human resource managers.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Gain core management knowledge tailored to the hospitality industry through MBA learning activities delivered via Open and Distance Learning (ODL).
- Study strategic business and marketing skills relevant to hospitality organisations.
- Cover operational and service issues that affect day-to-day performance in hospitality services.
- Complete group projects, field work, and seminars to apply management concepts in practice.
- Advance management capability with a focus on developing competent managers for senior placements in the hospitality industry.
- Integrate knowledge of global management and the services industry with practical business tools.
- Build the ability to contribute efficiently to hospitality organisations through industry-relevant learning.
Curriculum
Credit hours table for MBA in Hospitality Management (ODL) at Lincoln University College. Total credits: 42 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 6 modules | Marketing Management | 3 | 18 |
| Leadership in Hospitality Management | 3 | |||
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | 3 | |||
| Managerial Economics | 3 | |||
| Organizational Behavior | 3 | |||
| Elective 1 | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | 7 modules | Business Ethics | 3 | 24 |
| Business Finance | 3 | |||
| Human Resource Management | 3 | |||
| Service Operations Management | 3 | |||
| Research Method for Hospitality and Tourism Management | 3 | |||
| Elective 2 | 3 | |||
| Graduate Research | 6 | |||
| Total | All taught modules and Graduate Research | 42 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build management and business tools that fit the hospitality industry, helping you move into roles in hotel and service organisations that need business-minded leadership.
- You strengthen strategic business and marketing skills, supporting career progression into marketing, commercial planning, and business development paths within hospitality.
- You develop operational and service-management understanding through industry-focused learning, which can help you qualify for supervisory and management roles in hospitality operations.
- You work through group projects, field work, and seminars, giving you practical experience that supports interviews and on-the-job impact in hospitality service settings.
- You graduate with an MBA in Hospitality Management that positions you for leadership-track opportunities as entrepreneurs, managers, or marketing leaders in a fast-growing sector.
Employability rate
For graduates of hospitality management and related business roles in Malaysia, employability is typically strong, with an estimated employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22% reflecting ongoing hiring for operations and management functions.
Together, these figures point to a career outlook where graduates who can apply management and service strategy skills are more likely to secure stable opportunities in hospitality-related organisations in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (MQF Level 6) or equivalent | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 / MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent, as received by Lincoln University College’s Senate. |
| Alternative route with lower CGPA (with work experience) | If an international applicant has a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 / MQF) or equivalent but did not attain a CGPA of 2.50, they may be admitted subject to a minimum 5 years of working experience in relevant fields. |
| APEL route (MQA judgment-based assessment) | An alternative admission route is APEL for candidates who are 21 years or older in the year of application and have relevant working experience, subject to judgment APEL conducted by MQA. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality and tourism management | Strongly relevant | Use your prior degree and experience to show alignment with hospitality operations and management topics in the MBA curriculum. |
| Business, management, and related fields | Relevant | Your previous business or management background helps you meet core MBA learning expectations, including strategic and operational management. |
Language requirements
Lincoln University College requires international applicants to provide an official English language proficiency result. The accepted options include IELTS (minimum 6.0) or its equivalent, as published for this MBA (Hospitality Management) programme.
IELTS Academic
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 | Not published | Official tuition fee amount not found on the published program page content available during research. |
Proof of financial resources
For international students, you should be prepared to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living costs for your study period in Malaysia. The university may also request financial information as part of the student pass and visa process.
- Bank or financial evidence showing you can fund your studies in Malaysia (tuition and living costs), as requested by the university during the application and student pass process.
- Any additional financial documents requested by the university for international applicants (e.g., funding evidence format requirements).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
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| 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 | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
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| 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 | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
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| 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
Review eligibility for international applicants
Check that you meet the published academic entry requirements for international applicants, including the Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 / MQF) CGPA requirement and the alternative work-experience route. Confirm your English language proficiency plan (IELTS minimum 6.0 or its equivalent). If you are applying via APEL, ensure you meet the published age and experience conditions.
Prepare your application documents
Prepare your academic transcripts and degree certificate documents, plus your updated CV/resume. Gather your English language proficiency result and ensure it meets the programme’s minimum requirement. If you are currently completing your Bachelor’s degree, be ready to provide proof of degree completion before the programme starts.
Submit the application and supporting evidence to the university
Submit your application through the university’s official application process during the available intake window(s). Upload or provide the required supporting documents in the format requested by the university. After submission, follow any follow-up instructions from admissions regarding document verification for international applicants.
Respond to any admissions requests and complete final checks
Monitor your email for any admissions clarification or additional document requests. If you are admitted, complete the remaining administrative steps required by the university before programme commencement. Ensure your final transcript/de-gree completion evidence is submitted if you applied while finishing your Bachelor’s degree.