Bachelor of Tourism Management (Honours)

Overview
The Bachelor of Tourism Management (Honours) at HELP University prepares students for dynamic careers in the thriving tourism industry. With millions of jobs generated worldwide, this industry offers exciting opportunities for individuals with a passion for travel, hospitality, and customer engagement.

Why Study at HELP?

• Comprehensive Industry-Focused Curriculum – Equips students with analytical and management skills to assess tourism’s impact on physical attractions, events, and the environment.
• Diverse Specialisations – Includes travel, event, recreation, and entertainment management to meet industry demands.
• Global and Local Career Opportunities – Graduates can work in destination management, tourism marketing, hospitality, and event planning.

This programme is ideal for those who enjoy working with people, love travel, and aspire to contribute to the growth of the tourism industry.

Entry Requirements
Any one of the following:

• HELP Foundation in Arts / Foundation in Science – Minimum CGPA 2.0 out of 4.0
• HELP Diploma in Business – Minimum CGPA 2.0 out of 4.0
• STPM – 2 Cs*
• A-Levels – 2 passes
• Senior Middle 3 (UEC) – 5 Bs**
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) – 5 passes with a minimum average of 50%
• Australian Matriculation Programmes – University Aggregate of 50% or ATAR score of at least 50
• Equivalent qualification

Additional Requirements

• *The stated qualifications need to be supported with a pass in Sejarah and Bahasa Melayu at SPM level.
• Please refer to the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Accounting on the Mathematics and English requirement.

English Requirement (International Students)

• Minimum IELTS 5.0 or equivalent International English Language qualification.

Year 1
6 Compulsory Subjects

• ACC102 Accounting for Hospitality & Tourism
• ITC101 Information Technology for Business
• TRM101 Principles of Management for Hospitality & Tourism
• TRM102 Tourism Marketing
• TRM200 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
• QBM101 Business Statistics

Year 2 & 3
16 Compulsory Subjects

• TRM228 Special Interest Tourism
• TRM216 Tourism Geography
• TRM204 Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• TRM226 Computer Reservation Systems
• MGT204 Asian Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• MGT212 Business Analytics for Decision Making
• TRM223 Tourism Operations
• TRM202 Organizational Behavior for Service Industry
• TRM222 Intercultural Studies
• TRM225 E-Tourism
• TRM203 Tourism Research Methodology
• TRM229 International Tour Operations
• TRM340 Internship in the Travel and Tourism Industry
• TRM410 Undergraduate Tourism Project
• TRM322 Sustainable Tourism Management
• TRM323 Contemporary Issues in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Electives
Choose 5 electives of 4-credit value from any Year 2 or Year 3 subjects (2 must be from Year 2 and 3 from Year 3):

• TRM227 Destination Marketing
• TRM220 Heritage Interpretation Management
• ITC201 Principles of Web Design
• MKT212 Social Media Marketing
• TRM316 Banqueting and Convention Management
• TRM331 Nature and Adventure Tourism
• TRM332 Culinary Tourism
• TRM333 Theme Park Management
• TRM334 Wellness Tourism
• LAW311 Cyberlaw and Ethics
• TRM315 Introduction to Special Event Management
• TRM314 Communication Strategies Skills

MPU
4 Compulsory MPU Subjects

MPU1 (Choose 1 Subject)

• MPU3183 Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
• MPU3193 Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
• MPU3143 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)

MPU2 / MPU3

• MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A***
• MPU3373 A*Gen Careers in Malaysia & Beyond
  ***For Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu.

MPU4 (Choose 1)

• MPU3412 Co-curriculum – Sports 2
• MPU3432 Co-curriculum – Event Management 2

Undergraduate Tourism Project
All students are required to complete an undergraduate tourism project under supervision.