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Diploma in Hotel Management

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Duration:
2+ Years
(6 Semesters)
 


Awarded by:
APU, Diploma


Intakes:
25 Sep 2025
 

  

APU-HTMi DUAL AWARD SCHEME

APU's partnership with Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (HTMi) Switzerland enables students to be awarded Dual Awards - separate diploma certificate from each institution. Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Diploma Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from HTMi, Switzerland. The Course Fees is inclusive of Dual Award scheme with HTMi Switzerland for Diploma in Hotel Management.
 

 

HTMi SWITZERLAND

Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland, is a prestigious private educational institution located in Sörenberg, Switzerland. Established in 1999, HTMi has grown to become a leading provider of hospitality and tourism management education, offering a rangeof undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to prepare students for successful careers in the global hospitality and tourism industry. HTMi Switzerland’s Kuala Lumpur Centre, as part of the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) Campus, is the first such centre established by a Swiss hospitality school in Malaysia.


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SPM• 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);

IGCSE/O-LEVELS

• 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;

UEC

• 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC;

CERTIFICATE

• Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;

A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
 
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS : 4.0
• TOEFL IBT : 30-31
• Pearson (PTE) : 36
• MUET : Band 3


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PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This APU Diploma in Hotel Management is designed to provide

  • Understand the integration between the various types of hotels and the concepts in managing day-to-day operations in hotel management with basic problem-solving skills.
  • Provide excellent services to hotel guests and uphold professionalism and ethical values in ensuring quality guest experience.
  • Demonstrate the significant role and function of teamwork in fostering cohesiveness and collaboration among staff in the co-creation of excellent guest-related services.
  • Understand the concepts in hotel management and a systematic hotel programme planning by applying basic skills related to hotel operations through lifelong learning activities.

SEMESTER 1

The first semester will help students to gain an understanding of basic concepts, terminology related to hotel management, develop language and digital skills while studying Computer Applications, Business English Communication, Digital Thinking and Innovation, Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry, and Hygiene Essentials.

MODULES

  • Computer Applications
  • Business English Communication
  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • Hygiene Essentials

SEMESTER 2

The second semester builds on and extends the operational skills developed in the first semester. Hotel management skills are taken to a more advanced level of professionalism. The students will gain familiarity with International Cuisine, Food and Beverage Operations, Customer Service, Pastry and Bakery Skills and Culture and Heritage.

MODULES

  • International Cuisine
  • Food and Beverage Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Pastry and Bakery Skills
  • Culture and Heritage

SEMESTER 3

During the third semester, students will gain familiarity with Front Office Operations and Basic Quantitative Skills.

MODULES

  • Basic Quantitative Skills
  • Front Office Operations

SEMESTER 4

In the fourth semester, students will gain comprehensive knowledge in the areas of hotel operations and management. The students will gain familiarity with Housekeeping Operations and Funding and Business Events Management.

MODULES

  • Housekeeping Operations
  • Business Events Management

SEMESTER 5

In the fifth semester, students will be exposed to diverse areas such as Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Accounting, Digital Marketing for Hospitality and Events Business, Public Relations for Hospitality and Events and Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Events. Most importantly, students will gain the ability to think independently and execute hotel operations and management.

MODULES

  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Marketing for Hospitality and  Events Business
  • Public Relations for Hospitality and Events
  • Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Events

SEMESTER 6 - Internship (20 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 20 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

* In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.



FURTHER STUDIES

Upon successful completion of this programme and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Hospitality Innovation
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Events Management
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Aviation Management
     

COURSE FEES

Malaysian Students

International Students

RM 45,200

RM 52,600 (USD 12,235)

​* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.

(N/1013/4/0115)(MQA/PA17438)

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.