Diploma in Tourism Entrepreneurship
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Hi there, welcome to Imperium International College’s School of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism.
Imperium’s Culinary, Hospitality and Tourism Diploma programs are our homegrown products where the curriculum, teaching, assessment, and awards are delivered by industry experts. Our lecturers come from various hospitality and tourism industries and have experience in various specialties across training, competition-based events and award-winning programmes.
Imperium’s diplomas are designed to prepare students to have a sufficient basic knowledge in culinary, hospitality and tourism principles and concepts. Our students are groomed through various workshops, consultations and mentoring programs conducted by our experienced lecturers aimed to train students to make decisions and perform duties with positive work ethics such as integrity, responsibility, high quality, discipline, humility and teamwork.
Students who have successfully completed the programs will have the theoretical and practical knowledge, understanding of fundamental theories as well as relevant practical skills and real-industry experience in their field work.
In conclusion, our programs will ensure that our graduates are career-ready for employment, with a good ability to carry out their unique responsibilities. Thanks to our global recognition, our diploma graduates have been accepted into various international hospitality organizations with a colorful career advancement.
On that note, let me welcome you to begin your journey with us towards a future in Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism.
About the Programme
Imperium International College’s Diploma in Tourism Entrepreneurship is designed to nurture students to identify business, entrepreneurial and employment opportunities within the tourism and hospitality industries. It provides them with the foundation, skills and knowledge to identify, design, market and manage tourism operations with profit and efficiency, in fulfilment of the global demand to discover exciting and memorable holiday destinations. The Diploma in Tourism Entrepreneurship is designed to develop students’ skills with a sound foundation in both tourism and hospitality with a 60% learning by practice and 40% of management knowledge and skills.
Why Diploma in Tourism Management @ Imperium International College?
- Industry Experts - Our Lecturers come from F&B & Hospitality industries and have experience in various specialties across training, competition-based events and award-winning programmes
- Career-ready - We place great emphasis on developing student skills (theoretical and practical) that are based on industrial real-world practices. These practices are implemented through a variety of assessment and exercises in the programme
- Unique Global Exposure - Our students have the opportunity to travel overseas for a unique learning experience at Five-Star establishments during their internships
- Work Ethics - Our students are groomed through various workshops, consultations and mentoring programmes conducted by our experienced lecturers aimed to train students to make decisions and perform duties with positive work ethics such as integrity, responsibility, high quality, discipline, humility and teamwork
- Industry Affiliation - Our affiliation with leading hotels and restaurants assures internship placements for our students

Programme Structure
SEMESTER 1
- Introduction to Tourism and Travel Industry
- English Language Proficiency for Tourism
- Pengajian Malaysia / Bahasa Komunikasi 2 (MPU)
- Fundamentals of Tourism Entrepreneurship 1
- Tourism Geography
- Introduction to MICE
- Principles of Tourism Accounting
- Tourism Business Etiquette and Communication Skills
- Introduction to Entrepreneurial Behavior (MPU)
- Tour Planning and Desing
- Fundamentals of Tour Guiding Skills
- Technology for the Tourism Industry
- Computer Reservation System
- Travel and Tour Operations
- Comparative Religion (MPU)
SEMESTER 2
- Global Tourism
- Cultural and Heritage Tourism
- Community Service (MPU)
- Tourism & Hospitality Business Law
- Introduction to Events Management as Tourism Event
- Principles of Micro Economics for Tourism
- French Language Beginners Course
- Principles of Macro Economics for the Tourism Industry
- Customer Service in Tourism Entrepreneurship
- Tourism Marketing
- Tourism Project
- Mathematics in Tourism
- Internship Industrial Training ( 4 Months )
Entry Requirements
Passed SPM with a minimum of 3 credits with a pass in English, BM and History or
Passed Skills Certificate with at least 1 SPM credit and Skill Certificate at Level 3 (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia, SKM) (with a pass in BM, English and History)
Intakes
January, April, August
Duration
2 years and + 4-month internship
Assessment and Examination
The major objective of the assessment and examination procedures is to improve student learning and measure their comprehension
Final grades reflect:
- 40% Coursework
- 60% Final Examination
For admission enquiry, kindly contact our education counsellors below:
Teo Wai Xiang
- teowx@imperium.edu.my
- +6017 2344637
Lava
- lavaniyaa@imperium.edu.my
- +6017 2344638
Christabel Pou Jia Ling
- christabel.pou@imperium.edu.my
- +6012 2174335