Bachelor of Science (Honours) in International Hospitality Management
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Sunway City, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in International Hospitality Management degree is designed for the evolving global hospitality landscape and equips students with cross-functional skills in accommodation, foodservice, and business management.
In Year 1, students explore core disciplines such as Culinary Operations, Foodservice, and Hotel Accommodation. Year 2 deepens their industry knowledge through modules like Revenue Management and Food and Beverage Management, as well as a 10-week internship, and Year 3 includes Strategic Management, another 10-week internship, and a capstone Research Project.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Basic Culinary Operations
- Foodservice Operations
- Hotel Accommodation Operations
- Business of Tourism and Hospitality
- English for the Hospitality and Service Industry
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Accommodation & Revenue Management
- Food and Beverage Management
- Business and Hospitality Law
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Internship Part 1 (10 weeks)
- Pathway 1: Luxury & Prestige (Elite Travel Services, Luxury Brand Management, Protocol & VIP Management)
- Pathway 2: Immersive Event Design (Business Events, Exhibition & Exposition)
- Pathway 3: AI & Digital Solutions (Digital Business, Digital Economy, Digital Marketing)
- Strategic Management
- Internship Part 2 (10 weeks)
- Research Project (capstone)
- For International Students: Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- For International Students: Community Service for Planetary Health
- For International Students: Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Curriculum
Credit hours for this programme were not found on the available official Sunway University programme page content accessible during research. The programme structure (modules by year and internship parts) is listed, but credit-hour values per module and programme total credit could not be extracted from official credit-table documents.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (no semester-by-semester credit table found) | 10 modules (programme structure list only) | Basic Culinary Operations | ||
| Beverage Studies | ||||
| Business Environment | ||||
| Business of Tourism and Hospitality | ||||
| English for the Hospitality and Service Industry | ||||
| Foodservice Operations | ||||
| Fundamentals of Accounting | ||||
| Hotel Accommodation Operations | ||||
| Principles of Marketing | ||||
| Small Business Venture | ||||
| Year 2 (no semester-by-semester credit table found) | 6 modules plus electives (programme structure list only) | Accommodation & Revenue Management | ||
| AI Foundation and Applications | ||||
| Business and Hospitality Law | ||||
| Essentials of Employability | ||||
| Food and Beverage Management | ||||
| Internship Part 1 (10 weeks) | ||||
| Electives (choose 1 Career Pathway OR Study Abroad): Elite Travel Services and one elective subject | ||||
| Year 3 (no semester-by-semester credit table found) | 8 modules plus stream elective options (programme structure list only) | Contemporary Issues | ||
| Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills (offered in either Year 2 or 3) | ||||
| Managing People in the Hospitality and Services Industry | ||||
| Research Methods | ||||
| Research Project | ||||
| Strategic Management for Hospitality and Services Industry | ||||
| Internship Part 2 (10 weeks) | ||||
| Programme electives (choose one in Year 2 or Year 3): Sustainable Food Supply Chain Management or Wine Studies | ||||
| Total | Programme structure list only; credit-hour table not found | |||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready hospitality management capability across accommodation, foodservice, and business foundations that match how service organisations hire for operational roles.
- You gain industry-ready commercial skills through modules such as Accommodation & Revenue Management and Food and Beverage Management, supporting roles like Hotel Managers, Business Development roles, and service quality management.
- You graduate with real workplace experience from Internship Part 1 (10 weeks) and Internship Part 2 (10 weeks), helping you transition faster into entry-level management and service leadership roles.
- You specialise your final-year direction using a career pathway (Luxury & Prestige, Immersive Events Design, or AI & Digital Solutions), so your CV aligns with the hospitality segment you want to grow in.
- You strengthen employability for front-line service quality and growth roles through business-focused modules such as Revenue and strategy topics in Year 3 and targeted career pathway electives.
- You develop practical capability in digital hospitality transformation through AI Foundation and Applications and the AI & Digital Solutions pathway, preparing you for modern hospitality marketing and digital service roles.
Employability rate
Employability rate and unemployment rate figures specific to International Hospitality Management graduates in Malaysia are not published as a single official programme statistic by Sunway University on the programme page.
Given the programme’s built-in internships and hospitality-management career pathways, you can typically expect a steadier graduate outcome for hospitality service and management roles where demand depends on business seasons and operational hiring.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualifications or pre-university pathways | International applicants can apply with recognised school-leaving/pre-university qualifications such as STPM (average C or CGPA 2.0 with a minimum of 2 Principals), A-Level (minimum 8 points with at least 2 subjects graded D or above), Australian Matriculation (ATAR 55), Canadian Matriculation (55%), Monash University Foundation Year (55%), Sunway Foundation in Arts (CGPA 2.0), Sunway Foundation in Science Technology (CGPA 2.0), Unified Examination Certificate (maximum 30 points from 5 subjects with all Grade Bs), and International Baccalaureate (completed with minimum 24 points excluding bonus points). |
| Equivalent international qualifications | International applicants with other equivalent qualifications may be considered on a case-to-case basis. Students may also be considered for advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met, where applicable. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality, tourism, culinary arts, and service-industry studies | Direct match | Use the programme’s entry requirement pathway that best matches your prior school-leaving or pre-university qualification, and submit your academic qualification documents for eligibility checking. |
| Business and management studies (introductory level) | Related match | If your prior education focused on business and related disciplines, you should include certified transcripts/results during eligibility checking. |
Language requirements
International applicants whose medium of instruction for their prior education was not English must provide evidence of English language ability. Accepted options are IELTS (or equivalent) and MUET, as listed in the programme entry requirements.
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 | MYR 38700 / per year | Estimated Annual Course Fee (Year 2026) shown for international students in RM equivalent. |
| Enrolment Fee | MYR 700 / one time | Non-refundable Enrolment Fee of RM700 payable at application. |
| Student Pass processing fee | MYR 2400 / one time | Student Pass Processing Fee of MYR2,400 (non-refundable, non-transferable) for international students as stated in the Sunway application form guidance. |
Proof of financial resources
When applying for a Student Pass, international applicants must follow Sunway University’s official international student application and visa process requirements. The university requests initial payments and student pass processing fees through its international admissions workflow.
- RM 700 enrolment fee (non-refundable, non-transferable) as stated in Sunway University’s international application procedures
- RM 2,400 student pass/visa processing fee paid to EMGS (non-refundable) as stated in Sunway University’s international application procedures
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Winter intake | September - Summer 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 | April - Winter intake | September - Summer 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 | April - Winter intake | September - Summer 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
Eligibility check before you apply
Read the programme entry requirements, commencement date, and fees for international students before submitting. Sunway University advises international applicants to confirm eligibility before applying, and to email first to confirm your eligibility. Prepare your documents for eligibility checking and plan to submit your application and initial payment at least eight weeks before the intake date(s).
Submit the international student application form
Fill out and submit the International Student Application Form and attach the required documents to avoid processing delays. The university lists completed application form, health declaration form, passport-sized photographs, and colour scan copies of your passport (all pages) as required items. Include certified true copies of academic qualifications and English language qualifications when required based on the medium of instruction/education system.
Pay required fees and wait for the offer letter
After eligibility is confirmed, proceed with the required payments as instructed by Sunway University. The stated fees in the application procedures include an RM 700 enrolment fee and an RM 2,400 student pass/visa processing fee paid to EMGS. Successful applicants receive offer letters via email within 3 working days.
Accept the offer and proceed with Student Pass application
Accept the offer as detailed in the Letter of Offer and sign and return the Acceptance of Offer to the International Office. Send any outstanding documents listed in the incomplete record checklist attached to your letter of offer, because visa processing can be delayed if submitted late. The Student Pass approval processing time is stated as up to 6 to 8 weeks, and a Visa Approval Letter is issued once approved.