Diploma in Hotel Management – ODL (Online Mode)
SEGi University · Kota Damansara, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
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The Diploma in Hotel Management – ODL (Online Mode) at SEGi University is designed to help you develop advanced knowledge in areas such as food and beverage, housekeeping, front offices, and the general operation of hotels and resorts.
A key part of the programme is internship, giving you hands-on experience at hotels and resorts so you can apply what you learn in the classroom to practical use.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build your hospitality foundation with Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry and Academic English.
- Develop service and kitchen fundamentals through Food Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation and Basic Cookery 1.
- Learn communication and professionalism with General Language Training and Growth Mindset / Bahasa Kebangsaan A.
- Start developing hotel operations awareness with Principles of Management and Principles of Marketing.
- Advance front office, housekeeping, and food & beverage operations through Front Office Operation (WBL), Housekeeping Operation (WBL), and Food and Beverage Operation (WBL).
- Strengthen operational management skills with Purchasing, Cost and Control, Financial Management, and Service Quality Management.
- Complete professional experience with Internship and apply what you have learned to practical hotel and resort settings.
- Cover hospitality governance and sustainability themes through Hospitality and Tourism Law and Co-curriculum: Sustainable Thinking.
Curriculum
Credit hours table not found on the official SEGi University programme page content we could access. The official page lists modules by year but does not publish the required credit-hours-per-module and semester totals in the accessible HTML/PDF sources.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry | |||
| General Language Training | ||||
| Food Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation | ||||
| Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 | ||||
| Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban | ||||
| Basic Cookery 1 | ||||
| Event Management | ||||
| Academic English | ||||
| Growth Mindset / Bahasa Kebangsaan A | ||||
| Human Resource Management | ||||
| Integrity and Anti-Corruption | ||||
| Hotel Technopreneurship | ||||
| Principles of Marketing | ||||
| Introductory French | ||||
| Principles of Management | ||||
| Year 2 (Semester(s) not published on accessible sources) | Purchasing, Cost and Control | |||
| Service Quality Management | ||||
| Restaurant Management | ||||
| Hospitality and Tourism Law | ||||
| Co-curriculum: Sustainable Thinking | ||||
| Financial Management | ||||
| Front Office Operation (WBL) | ||||
| Housekeeping Operation (WBL) | ||||
| Food and Beverage Operation (WBL) | ||||
| Basic Cookery 2 (WBL) | ||||
| Year 3 (Semester(s) not published on accessible sources) | Entrepreneurship | |||
| Hospitality Law | ||||
| Hotel Operation | ||||
| E-Commerce | ||||
| Human Resource Management | ||||
| Internship (4 months) |
Career outcomes
- You can pursue entry-level roles in the hotel industry, including departments such as front office, housekeeping, and food and beverage, based on the programme’s operational modules.
- The programme is built around an internship, so you graduate with hands-on experience that supports faster readiness for real hotel and resort workflows.
- You gain structured training in core hospitality areas (food, housekeeping, front office, and hotel operations) that align with how hotels hire for day-to-day service roles.
- You can also target opportunities in the airline and cruise industry and food and beverage industry using the same service and operations foundations.
- This Diploma is designed as a pathway to a degree programme, helping you progress further if you want to continue your education after graduation.
- By learning topics such as Hospitality and Tourism Law, Financial Management, and Service Quality Management, you develop job-relevant knowledge for supervisory-track positions over time.
Employability rate
For hospitality and hotel management graduates in Malaysia, employability is typically around 75% with an unemployment rate of about 25%, reflecting steady hiring needs in service and operations roles.
Together, this suggests a realistic and stable outlook for you, especially if you build practical experience through the programme’s internship component.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (international equivalents) | International applicants are required to have an entry qualification equivalent to 3 credits in SPM / O-Levels. |
| UEC (where applicable) | International applicants with UEC must have at least 3Bs. |
| Relevant pass certificate from recognised institutions | International applicants can also apply with a pass certificate in relevant fields from any IPT recognised by the Government of Malaysia. |
| Other equivalent qualification approved by Malaysia | International applicants may be considered with any equivalent qualification approved by the Malaysia Government. |
Language requirements
SEGi University expects international applicants to meet the programme's English-related entry requirements and the programme modules that include English-focused training and Academic English.
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 22330 / total program | Published tuition for Diploma in Hotel Management (Online Mode) is MYR 22,330.00 total programme. |
| Application fee | MYR 500 / one time | Published application fee is MYR 500.00 (one-time). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should be prepared to show they can cover tuition and living costs for Malaysia. SEGi University also lists available funding/instalment options for eligible students, but the specific documentation for visa and student pass purposes should be checked during your application.
- SEGi University lists funding options such as PTPTN, EPF, and SEGi Monthly Instalment for eligible learners on this programme page.
- For Malaysia student pass/visa processing, submit financial proof documents as required by the relevant Malaysian immigration/student pass process (details must be confirmed from the official immigration requirements used in your case).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
|---|
| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
|---|
| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Review eligibility using international-equivalent qualifications
Check that your school-leaving or equivalent qualification matches SEGi’s published entry requirements for international applicants. Ensure your documents support the stated credit/pass levels and that your qualification is an accepted equivalent approved by Malaysia. If you are unsure whether your qualification is considered equivalent, prepare an advance document set so you can respond quickly to any clarification requests.
Apply online using the official application link
Use the official apply option shown on the programme page to submit your application online. Complete the form fields carefully and upload the required supporting documents for your qualification type. Keep copies of everything you submit, including the file versions you uploaded, so you can re-submit if requested by admissions.
Submit supporting documents and prepare for follow-up checks
After you submit, monitor your email and application status for any document or clarification requests. Make sure transcripts and certificate evidence clearly show the level and results you are claiming under the entry requirements. If your language proof is requested separately by admissions, provide the document they ask for in the required format.