Coursework Programmes
The Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management (FHTM) Universiti Teknologi MARA has been established since 1967 to train future professionals in the disciplines of hospitality and tourism. FHTM offers four major programs namely:
- Hotel Management
- Tourism Management
- Culinary Arts and Gastronomy
- Foodservice Management
FHTM offers all level of tertiary education (Diploma, Degree, Masters, and Ph.D.) from its main campus in Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor and its five branch campuses nationwide (Malacca, Terengganu, Penang, Sabah, and Sarawak). The Centre of Postgraduate Studies (CPS) offers four core programs for both Master and Doctor of Philosophy candidates. In line with the rapid expansion of the university in enrolling students from off-shore, the CPS of FHTM had started the internationalization effort recently. Our current students are from Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Arab Saudi, Iran and Pakistan.
HM710 - Master of Hospitality Management (by Coursework)
Synopsis
The Master program by coursework is designed to train individuals or industry professionals seeking to advance their careers. This program prepares students for middle and upper-level management positions in hotels, resorts, restaurants, food service, tourism and gastronomy-related fields. Students are expected to augment managerial competencies, analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate, decide, and solve matters in situations related to their professional fields. The length of study is 1½ years for full-time and 2½ years for part-time basis. Successful completion of approved subjects leads to the award of a Master in Hospitality Management, Master in Tourism Management, Master in Foodservice Management, or Master in Gastronomy.
Entry Requirement
- Bachelor of Science (Hons.) from UiTM in a related and appropriate area of specialization with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from other recognized universities approved by UiTM with minimum CGPA of 2.75 and working experience of two (2) years in related field; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in the fields or related fields or equivalent not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years of working experience in a related field; OR
- Fulfilled the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) admission process for Master’s Degree in related area.
Program Structures
Semester 1
- Service and Operation Management in Hospitality Industry
- Research Methodology for Hospitality and Tourism
- Strategic Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism
- Elective:
- Food Ethics and Politics
- Comprehensive Halal Management
- Tourism Destination Analysis
- Tourism Product Design and Innovation
- Event Planning and Analysis
Semester 2
- Hospitality Training and Development
- Leadership in Hospitality Industry
- Organizational Behavior for Hospitality Industry
- Quantitative Methods for Hospitality Research
- Financial Management and Analysis for Hospitality and Tourism
Semester 3
- Global Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism
- Hospitality and Tourism Global Issues
- Graduate Research
Admission
How to Apply?
The information on the programmes offered, entry requirements, fees and admission information can be referred to the Programmes Brochure.
Faculty Brochure IPSIS Brochure
Applications to Master and Ph.D. programmes can be made directly through IPSis UiTM Admission Website
Intake Schedule:
- For Coursework Programmes: Open for October Intake only
- For Research Programmes: Open throughout the year
