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Overview of Bachelor of international tourism management ( hons ) ( event management) in Taylor's University Malaysia

The International Tourism Management degree programme is designed to produce versatile leaders in the diversified events industry and be recognised as trendsetters in events management.

Students will be equipped with functional and managerial skills, as well as knowledge in business, communication, events and tourism studies. 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
 

Students will be equipped with functional and managerial skills, as well as knowledge in business, communication, culture and arts, events and tourism studies. The curriculum has been strengthened to with international and local content preparing graduates to work in different parts of the world.

This degree programme is compatible with the new Taylor's Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

Core Module

• English
• French 1 or 2
• Business of Hospitality, Food and Leisure Management

• Introduction to Accounting
• Principles of Marketing
• Industrial Training

Discipline Core

• Events and Entertainment
• Event Project Management
• Design for Events
• Events Operations
• Conventions & Meetings Management
• Exhibition Management
• Event and Tourism Risk Management

• Live Event Project
• Trends and Issues in International Event Management
• Destination Geography and Analysis
• Tourism Business Management
• Research Project
• Research Methods

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Community Service Initiative

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

FLEXIBLE EDUCATION

The Flexible Education component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

Extension 

Option 1: Entertainment Management 

• Artist and Stage Management
• Event Technology for Entertainment

• Social Media for Events

AND

[Choose any TWO (2) of the following modules:]

• Sustainable Event Management
• Event Sponsorship and Funding

• Beverage Management
• Cruise Management

MINOR

Choose any Minor package* offered by Taylor's University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages. 

SECOND MAJOR

Choose any Second Major package* offered by Taylor's University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Second Major packages. 

FREE ELECTIVES

Choose any SIX (6) Free Electives* offered by Taylor's University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives. 

REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Taylor’s Foundation

Pass any Taylor's Foundation / Diploma Programme

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Min. CC with CGPA 2.00

• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. 5Bs

• A Levels

Min. EE

• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

Min. ATAR 55

• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Min. average of 50% in 6 subjects

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Min. 24 points in 6 subjects

• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

55%

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

Band 5.0

• TOEFL

34 (Internet Based Test)

• MUET

Band 3

• UEC English

English B6

• O-Level

Grade C

• 1119 (GCE-O)

Grade C

• Taylor's EET

Overall score 5.0

• Taylor's IEN

Level 1 - Grade C or Level 2 - Grade C

• Pre-University / Diploma

Complete Pre-University / Diploma that was conducted in English

CAREER PROSPECTS

When you’ve successfully completed this degree programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Convention Centre Manager
• Convention / Events Planner
• Convention Services Manager
• Entertainment Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Events Manager

• Exhibition Manager
• Gaming Manager
• Incentive Organiser
• Professional Conference Organiser (PCO)
• Sporting Event Organiser
• Theme Park Manager