Bachelor in Tourism Management
(Honours)
About Programme
Our Bachelor in Tourism Management (Honours) programme aligns with the University’s vision and mission. It aims to provide holistic undergraduate education that meets national workforce needs and serves the Muslim Ummah. The programme emphasizes ethics, professionalism, and cross-cultural awareness, producing graduates skilled in the global tourism industry. Students gain in-depth knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, and innovation, along with entrepreneurship and professionalism, to perform effectively and ethically in tourism planning and management.
The programme’s academic excellence reflects the University’s mission through clear learning outcomes and assessments. Courses like Islamization of Knowledge in Tourism Management teach the integration of Islamic principles in tourism. We encourage open discussions in class, workshops, and consultations, fostering intellectual growth and change agents. Our administrative office ensures transparency and responsibility in managing teaching and learning, keeping everyone updated on programme information.
Entry Requirements
Kindly refer to the entry requirements in the online brochure below.
Depending on the programme of study, instruction at IIUM is carried in English and/or Arabic. Applicants wishing to pursue studies in programmes taught in English must obtain:
- A score of 547 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
- 6.0 points in the test administrated by the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS)
- If they do not have either of these qualifications, applicants may sit for the IIUM-administered English Placement Test (EPT), in which they must obtain at least 6.0 points to fulfill the requirement.
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- Applicants interested in programmes taught in Arabic must obtain an exemption after sitting for the IIUM-administered Arabic Placement Test (APT). Applicants who are unable to submit satisfactory results in any of the tests above may take up language proficiency courses at the university to fulfill the admission requirements.
| MINIMUM TOEFL SCORE (ACADEMIC) | MINIMUM IELTS (ACADEMIC) | MINIMUM EPT SCORE | MINIMUM APT LEVEL |
|---|---|---|---|
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Paper Based: 547 |
6.0 Overall Minimum Band 5.5 (WRLS) |
6.0 Overall Minimum Band 5.5 (WRLS) |
Band 2 |
Career Path
- Travel and Tour Operations: Travel Agent/Consultant ,Tour Operator.
- Destination Management and Marketing: Destination Manager, Marketing Manager.
- Event Management: Event Planner, Conference and Convention Manager.
- Sustainable Tourism: Sustainable Tourism Consultant, Community-Based Tourism Coordinator.
- Tourism Policy and Development: Tourism Development Officer, Policy Analyst.
- Academia and Research: Researcher/Academic, PhD Candidate.
- Technology and IT in Tourism: E-Tourism Specialist, Data Analyst
- Cultural and Heritage Tourism: Heritage Manager, Cultural Tourism Developer.
- Luxury and Niche Tourism: Luxury Travel Consultant, Adventure Tourism Guide.
- Tourism Planning: Urban Planner (Tourism Focus), Tourism Development Planner.
- Recreation and Park Management: Park Manager, Recreation Manager, Conservation Officer.
Entry Requirements
The requirements for admission into undergraduate degree programmes of IIUM can be obtained at Academic Management and Admission Division