Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management (ODL)
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 (ODL) at Lincoln University College focuses on developing theoretical and practical knowledge to help students lead in the global hospitality sector, with an emphasis on strategic business and marketing skills, operational issues, and service issues.
Delivered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL), the programme is designed for flexibility so you can pursue a globally recognised master’s degree from your location while studying online and building management-focused competencies for hospitality and tourism roles.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Marketing Management (MKT501)
- Hospitality and tourism Management (MHM7410)
- Managerial Economics (ECO501)
- Organizational Behavior (ORG501)
- Business Finance (ACC501)
- Leadership in Hospitality Management (HOSP775)
- Service Operations Management (HOSP779)
- Strategic Management (MGT501)
- Human Resource Management (HRM501)
- Risk Management In Hospitality Business (MHM7116)
- Contemporary Trend and Issues In Hospitality And Tourism Industry (HOSP770)
- Research Method for Hospitality and Tourism Management (HOSP777)
- Hospitality Market Analysis (MHM7118)
- Hospitality Training and Development (MHM7119)
- Graduate Research (HOSP785)
Curriculum
Programme structure and module credit hours for the Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management (ODL) at Lincoln University College, based on the university-published subject list with credits.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Taught modules | Marketing Management (MKT501) | 3 | 18 |
| Strategic Management (MGT501) | 3 | |||
| Organizational Behavior (ORG501) | 3 | |||
| Business Ethics (MGT503) | 3 | |||
| Business Accounting & Finance (ACC501) | 3 | |||
| Human Resource Management (HRM501) | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Taught modules and electives | Service Operation Management (HOSP779) | 3 | 18 |
| Research Method for Hospitality and Tourism Management (HOSP777) | 3 | |||
| Graduate Research/Applied Research (HOSP785) | 6 | |||
| Entrepreneurship Management (Elective 1) (MHM7117) | 3 | |||
| Risk Management In Hospitality Business (Elective 2) (MHM7116) | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Taught modules | Contemporary Trend And Issues In Hospitality And Tourism Industry (HOSP770) | 2 | 14 |
| Sustainable Tourism (HOSP633) | 3 | |||
| Leadership In Hospitality Management (HOSP775) | 3 | |||
| Managerial Economics (ECO501) | 3 | |||
| Hospitality Market Analysis (MHM7118) | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Final taught module | Hospitality Training and Development (MHM7119) | 3 | 6 |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management (MHM7410) | 3 | |||
| Total | All taught modules and research module(s) listed in the approved programme subject list | 50 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build management capability specifically for the hospitality sector through modules like Hospitality and tourism Management and Service Operations Management, helping you progress into higher responsibility roles.
- You strengthen strategic decision-making for hospitality businesses with Strategic Management and Marketing Management, supporting career pathways in hotel and tourism business leadership.
- You develop risk and people-management competence for service environments using Risk Management In Hospitality Business and Human Resource Management, supporting roles in operations, HR, and management.
- You gain applied research and analysis skills for hospitality-focused careers through Research Method for Hospitality and Tourism Management and Graduate Research, helping you move into analytical and consultancy-style roles.
- You are positioned for entrepreneurship pathways in hospitality through Entrepreneurship Management, enabling you to design and develop business opportunities in the industry.
- You can pursue flexible ODL study while keeping professional relevance, which can help you apply learning directly to your workplace in hospitality and tourism operations.
Employability rate
Hospitality and tourism management graduates typically see an employability rate of around 80% and an unemployment rate of about 20% in Malaysia, reflecting steady hiring for operations, marketing, and management roles while competition varies by experience.
Overall, this indicates a generally stable outlook when you combine your MBA with practical workplace experience in hotels, resorts, and tourism services.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants need a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate, and a minimum CGPA of 2.50 (MQF Level 6) is required for entry. |
| CGPA not met: work experience route | If an international applicant does not meet the minimum CGPA of 2.50, admission can still be considered subject to a minimum 5 years of working experience in a relevant field, as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate. |
| Other recognised qualifications | Other qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government may also be accepted for international entry, subject to the university's assessment of eligibility. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality, tourism, and business studies | Direct match | Applicants with prior study in hospitality, tourism, or related business disciplines should be well prepared for the MBA modules focused on hospitality and hospitality-related management topics. |
| General business and management | Related match | Applicants with a bachelor's degree in business, management, or closely related fields can typically align with core MBA study areas that include management and business fundamentals for the hospitality industry. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, the program requires English proficiency to ensure you can successfully follow MBA-level studies delivered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL). The university specifies accepted English test minimums for international students, and notes that English proficiency courses may be offered if you do not meet the requirement at entry.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | The official programme page does not publish a tuition fee amount for international students. It directs applicants to email the university for tuition fee details. |
| Application fee | Not published | The official programme page does not publish an application fee amount. It does not list a fixed application fee for this MBA (ODL). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants typically must demonstrate sufficient funds for tuition and living costs for the duration of study in Malaysia. Prepare documents that show your ability to cover programme fees and personal expenses as required by the university and immigration processes.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - 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 | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - 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 | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - 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
Confirm your eligibility for international entry
Review the university's international entry requirements for the MBA in Hospitality Management delivered through ODL. Ensure you meet the bachelor's degree requirement and, where applicable, the minimum CGPA (or the alternative pathway based on 5 years of relevant work experience). Check that you can provide the required English language test result for international students, or plan for the university-provided English proficiency course if you do not meet the entry requirement.
Prepare your application documents
Gather your valid passport, your bachelor's degree transcripts, and your degree certificate or APEL certificate (as applicable). Prepare your official English language test result for international applicants. Make sure your documents are ready to upload in the format requested by the university during the application process.
Submit your application for the selected intake
Apply within the intake window published by the university and choose the intake that matches your study start plan. Complete the online application fields accurately and upload the required documents. Submit before the deadline and keep copies of your submission records for follow-up communication.
Respond to any university requests and finalize acceptance
After submission, the university may review your documents for academic eligibility and English proficiency for international students. If you do not meet the English requirement at entry, the university may offer English proficiency courses to help you reach the programme standard. Follow any instructions from the admissions team promptly so your application can move to the acceptance stage.