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Bachelor of Science (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up)Awarded by: University of Sunderland, UK

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Programme Objectives

This programme brings an international flavour to degree-level studies in one of today’s faster growing industries.
Students will gain the skills and the knowledge that are increasingly in demand by employers worldwide.
There are exciting opportunities in managing and developing tourism and hospitality businesses.
Students will study highly relevant modules that cover strategic planning for tourism and leisure, international hospitality management, urban tourism and more.

This Programme is Designed

  • To provide rigorous academic learning in the field of international tourism and hospitality management.
  • To enable students to develop key areas of knowledge and expertise necessary for both employment in the tourism and hospitality industries worldwide and for life-long learning.
  • To enable students to develop transferable skills and to improve their own learning and work performance.
  • To contribute to the regional, national and international economies by providing tourism and hospitality education and training for graduate entrants to the tourism and hospitality industries.
  • The overall objectives of the programme aim to maximise both the intended student learning experiences and the student's achievements evidenced by successful completion of the programme of study.

Benefits of the Programme

During the programme, you will develop wider skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving, application of numbers, use of information technology, and improving your own learning and work performance.
These will not only help you launch your career but also provide a framework for lifelong learning.

Why University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland places its 20,000 students at the heart of everything it does, providing life changing opportunities for a diverse and vibrant learning community.

Sunderland is an internationally connected university, with 18 educational partners in 12 countries. Almost a third of our students study for a Sunderland degree off-campus in their own country – meaning the University is regarded as a pioneer in transnational education. In addition our international reach is growing and we attract students to Sunderland and to the University of Sunderland in London from over 100 countries.

The University is acknowledged as one of the UK’s top providers of Transnational Education with over 6,500 students studying for University of Sunderland academic awards with quality assured partners in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Botswana, Germany, Kenya, Uzbekistan and Trinidad.
Our student support and research-informed curriculum mean learners develop the skills and flexibility employers are looking for, and the behaviours and values that contribute towards social responsibility and citizenship.

Our research has been classed as 'world leading' in 10 subjects and 'internationally excellent' in an additional three subjects, by the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).

 

 

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include some or all of the following:

  • Written assignments
  • Practical exercises, fieldwork and field study visits
  • Seminar presentations
  • Major project

Awards

Students who successfully complete all the requirements will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management by the University of Sunderland (UK). In addition, graduates from this programme are entitled to use the designatory title BSc (Hons) after their name.

Progression

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will gain entry to Master of Science Tourism and Hospitality awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK.

Strategic Planning for Tourism and Leisure

International Hospitality Management

Urban Tourism

Digital Technologies in the Visitor Economy

International Tourism and Hospitality Management Major Project


Workshops: 

Academic Writing Harvard Referencing Critical Workshop

Winning Resumes and Interviewing Skills

LinkedIn Workshop

 

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 30 (tutorial)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers.

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
9 Months  Mar 2023  Dec 2023
 Jul 2023  Apr 2024
 Nov 2023  Aug 2024

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)
Full-time S$15,422.40 S$700.00 - S$1,568.00
Part-time

 

Application fees: S$162.00

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.

# Local: 
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 18 and above and possess one of the following requirements:

Higher Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management awarded by MDIS

OR

Advanced Diploma in Management Studies (Business Administration) awarded by MDIS

OR

Diploma in Tourism/Hospitality/ Events Management/ Business related disciplines from local polytechnics (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4/ Year 1 and Level 5/ Year 2 of the University Course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education

OR

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism/Hospitality/Events Management/Business related disciplines

OR

Mature candidates 30 years old and above with 8 years of relevant work experience

OR

Other Diploma and Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

English Language Requirements

Possess a minimum C6 grade in English at GCE 'O' Level

OR

IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)

OR

Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)

OR

Pass the MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Equivalent

*For more information, please contact our Programme Consultant:
 Mr Darren Yap   l    Mobile/WhatsApp: 8183 8104    l    DID: 6796 7640   l   darren_yapme@mdis.edu.sg

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

Study Loans

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 TCC Limited  +65 - 6319 3700   http://www.tcc.org.sg
 DBS Bank  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 629 2265  http://www.maybank2u.com.sg

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 Standard Chartered Bank  1800 747 7000  http://www.standardchartered.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 968 2265  http://www.maybank.com.sg
 UOB  1800 226 6121  http://www.uob.com.sg
 OCBC  1800 363 3333  http://www.ocbc.com.sg
 DBS  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com
 POSB  1800 339 6666  http://www.posb.com.sg
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -   https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
9 Months  Mar 2023  Dec 2023
 Jul 2023  Apr 2024
 Nov 2023  Aug 2024

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)
Full-time S$20,520.00 S$1,280.00-S$2,470.00

 

Application fees: S$486.00

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: 
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be of age 18 and above and possess one of the following requirements:

Higher Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management awarded by MDIS

OR

Advanced Diploma in Management Studies (Business Administration) awarded by MDIS

OR

Diploma in Tourism/Hospitality/ Events Management/ Business related disciplines from local polytechnics (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4/ Year 1 and Level 5/ Year 2 of the University Course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education

OR

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism/Hospitality/Events Management/Business related disciplines

OR

Mature candidates 30 years old and above with 8 years of relevant work experience

OR

Other Diploma and Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

English Language Requirements

If English is not the first language, applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements:

Possess a minimum C6 grade in English at GCE 'O' Level

OR

IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)

OR

Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)

OR

Pass the MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Equivalent

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detailed information.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:

Ms Nancy Kusuma | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9672 9699 | Email: nancy_kusuma@mdis.edu.sg

Enquiry Form

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Quick Information

Duration of Course
 9-12 months 

Award
DEGREE 

Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
Mar 2023
Jul 2023
Nov 2023

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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