This MBA is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and managers who wish to develop advanced leadership and management skills specifically for the global hospitality and tourism industry.

Key Reasons to Choose This Programme

• 100% online learning with flexible study schedules.
• Designed specifically for working professionals.
• Develop strategic leadership skills for hospitality and tourism businesses.
• Learn sustainable tourism management and hospitality innovation.
• Gain expertise in events management, customer experience, and hospitality leadership.
• No written examinations – assessment is through coursework and assignments.
• Study one module at a time using a modular learning approach.
• Complete an applied research project addressing real hospitality or tourism business challenges.

Programme Structure

Pre-Requisite Modules (For Non-Business Graduates)

• Managing People
• Understanding Customers
• Managerial Finance
• Business Environment & Strategic Planning

Core MBA Modules

• Organisational Behaviour
• Accounting & Finance for Managers
• Managerial Economics
• Technology Management
• Global Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
• Statistical Decision Making
• Research Methodology
• Entrepreneurship
• Digital Marketing Tools and Trends
• Individual Project

Hospitality & Tourism Specialisation Modules

• Events Planning and Management
• Leadership for Hospitality Business
• Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism

Individual Project

Students complete an applied research project addressing a real business challenge in the hospitality or tourism sector. The project may be presented as an academic dissertation, consultancy report, or business case study

Disciplines / Specialisations Offered

The programme focuses on:

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Leadership
• Events Planning and Management
• Sustainable Hospitality
• Sustainable Tourism
• Customer Experience Management
• Hospitality Innovation
• Strategic Management
• Digital Marketing for Hospitality
• Business Analytics for Hospitality
• Tourism Business Development 

Programme Highlights

• Ranked among the Top 2% of Universities Worldwide.
• Malaysia's Premier Digital Tech University.
• 100% Online Open & Distance Learning.
• Flexible part-time study designed for working professionals.
• No examinations – assessment through coursework and assignments.
• Industry-focused curriculum tailored to hospitality and tourism.
• Strong emphasis on sustainable tourism and hospitality leadership.
• Modular learning with one module offered approximately every two months.
• Practical industry-based project focused on solving real hospitality challenges. 

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for leadership positions such as:

• Hotel General Manager
• Hospitality Operations Manager
• Tourism Manager
• Resort Manager
• Hospitality Consultant
• Destination Management Executive
• Events Manager
• Travel and Tourism Consultant
• Hospitality Business Development Manager
• Customer Experience Manager
• Tourism Marketing Manager
• Sustainable Tourism Consultant
• Hospitality Entrepreneur
• Tourism Policy Advisor

Visa Requirements for International Students

For students studying entirely online from their home country:

• A Malaysian Student Pass is generally not required, as there is no requirement to reside in Malaysia.

If students later transfer to an eligible on-campus study mode, they will normally need to:

1. Receive an official Offer Letter from APU.
2. Apply for a Malaysian Student Pass through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).
3. Submit passport copies, academic transcripts, English language documents, and other supporting documents.
4. Complete the required medical examination before or after arrival in Malaysia.

Latest Updates (2026)

• The programme is delivered as a 100% Online Open & Distance Learning (ODL) qualification.
• Minimum study duration: 2 years 6 months, with most students completing the programme within 2.5–3 years.
• No written examinations; assessment is based entirely on coursework, assignments, and the final project.
• Students study through Microsoft Teams for live sessions and Moodle for learning materials and assessments.
• 2026 intake dates: 21 August 2026 and 30 October 2026.

Special Requirements

Applicants should note:

• Students from non-business backgrounds may be required to complete pre-requisite modules before commencing the MBA.
• The programme concludes with an individual research project focused on solving a hospitality or tourism management issue.
• Students require a reliable internet connection and suitable computer equipment to participate successfully in the online learning environment.