Bachelor of Tourism Management (Hons)

The Bachelor of Tourism Management (Hons) at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the tourism industry. The program focuses on several key areas:

  • Sustainable Tourism: Students learn about eco-friendly practices and how to promote responsible travel that benefits both the environment and local communities.
  • Destination Management: This area covers strategies for enhancing visitor experiences while preserving the cultural and natural integrity of destinations.
  • Cultural Heritage: The program emphasizes the importance of preserving and promoting cultural assets, ensuring that tourism development respects and celebrates local traditions and history.
Study Options

Full Time

Study Programme

3-year

Intake Month

February and September

Fieldwork

4 months

Year 1
  • Introduction to Tourism
  • Tourism Geography
  • Principles of Management
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Business Communication
  • Introduction to Hospitality
  • Elective Courses

Year 2

  • Tourism Economics
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Destination Management
  • Cultural Heritage Tourism
  • Tourism Marketing
  • Research Methods in Tourism
  • Elective Courses

Year 3

  • Event Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Tourism Policy and Planning
  • Tourism Law and Ethics
  • Advanced Tourism Marketing
  • Internship
  • Elective Courses

Year 4

  • Strategic Management in Tourism
  • Tourism Development
  • Final Year Project (Research Project or Dissertation)
  • Elective Courses

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