Diploma in Hotel Management
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Diploma in Hotel Management at Sunway College Johor Bahru provides insights into a wide range of hospitality and management subjects to equip students with the expertise needed to embark on a successful career path in the hospitality business.
The programme includes a 20-week Supervised Work Experience (SWE), giving students real-world exposure and valuable work experience that can boost employability.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Rooms Division Operations
- Principles of Marketing
- International Cultural Studies
- Communication Skills
- Business Environment
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- 20-week Supervised Work Experience (internship) for real-world readiness
- Practical application of hospitality knowledge in workplace settings
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready operational skills for hospitality roles through hands-on learning such as Food & Beverage Operations and Rooms Division Operations.
- You gain business-facing capability for hotel and guest services environments by studying modules like Principles of Marketing, Business Environment, and Introduction to Entrepreneurship.
- You graduate with real workplace exposure through a 20-week Supervised Work Experience (SWE), helping you prepare for supervisory and executive roles in hospitality and customer service.
- Your programme learning prepares you for roles such as Front Office Manager, Customer Service Manager, Food Service Manager, and Lodging and Food Entrepreneur.
- You develop communication and cultural competence through International Cultural Studies and Communication Skills, which supports service-quality careers in diverse guest settings.
- You can use your diploma as a clear step toward further study in the hospitality field, supported by the programme’s industry-focused structure.
Employability rate
Hospitality diploma graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of about 80% and an unemployment rate of about 20%, depending on internship exposure and local hiring cycles.
Together, these figures point to generally stable opportunities in service and hospitality roles, especially when you complete the programme’s supervised work experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (equivalent to SPM) | International applicants must have a pass in SPM with a minimum of 3 credits in any subject, or its equivalent. |
| STPM (or equivalent) | International applicants must have a pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent. |
| STAM (or equivalent) | International applicants must have a pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Maqbul (pass) in any subject, or its equivalent. |
| SKM Level 3 (related field) | International applicants must have a pass in SKM Level 3 in a related field. |
| Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in related field (or equivalent) | International applicants must have a pass in a Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field, or its equivalent. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality | Direct match | The programme builds practical and operational hospitality knowledge and includes Supervised Work Experience (SWE). |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme’s English language requirement. If your prior education was not in English, you will be asked to provide an accepted English language qualification (for example IELTS/TOEFL) as part of the international application process.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated annual course fee | MYR 28800 / per year | Published as Estimated Annual Course Fee for Malaysian students for 2026. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must demonstrate that they can fund tuition and related costs for their study period in Malaysia, as part of the international student application and visa processing requirements. If you are applying with a scholarship or study loan, include documentary evidence of your funding.
- Documentary evidence if your studies will be financed by scholarship or study loan
- International student payment requirements and deposits are processed as part of the international student application before visa processing
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - 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 | October - Winter intake | April - 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 | October - Winter intake | April - 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
Check eligibility and prepare documents
Review the programme’s entry requirements for students applying from abroad and confirm your qualification is accepted. International applicants should also confirm their English language requirement based on the medium of instruction of their previous education. Prepare your certified documents and English language proof before starting the application to avoid delays.
Submit the international application form and supporting documents
Complete the International Student Application Form and submit it with your Health Declaration Form, passport, and certified academic qualifications. Include English language qualifications such as IELTS/TOEFL where required for non-English medium of instruction/education. If you need hostel accommodation, submit the residence application form as well.
Submit initial payment and await the Letter of Acceptance
After your eligibility is confirmed, complete the required payments as instructed by the International Office. The International Office will issue a Letter of Offer/Letter of Acceptance after receipt of complete documents and required fees when you meet the academic entry requirements. Keep monitoring your email because offer letters are issued within a few working days once processed.
Apply for Student Pass and complete visa steps
Once you accept the offer as detailed in the Letter of Offer, sign and return the Acceptance of Offer to the International Office. The International Office submits the application for your Student Pass for study in Malaysia after receiving your documents and payments. Student Pass approval can take up to several weeks, so apply early and respond quickly if the admissions office requests additional items.