This programme combines hospitality, tourism, and aviation management, preparing students for careers in the rapidly growing aviation and airline industries. It focuses on airport operations, airline management, aviation customer service, aviation safety, and hospitality excellence while developing leadership and management skills for international aviation organisations.

Key Benefits

• Specialise in Aviation Management within a hospitality and tourism degree.
• Learn airline operations, airport management, aviation customer service, aviation safety, and tourism management.
• Industry-focused curriculum combining hospitality operations with aviation business management.
• Opportunity to earn a Dual Award through the APU–HTMi Switzerland Dual Degree Scheme (selected pathway).
• Includes a 16-week industrial internship for practical industry experience.
• Optional international exposure through selected HTMi Switzerland learning activities.
• Develop leadership, communication, operational, and strategic management skills for the global aviation industry.

Programme Structure

Year 1 – Hospitality & Tourism Foundations

Students develop core knowledge in hospitality, tourism, business, and communication.

Typical modules include:

• Introduction to Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Computer Applications
• Business and Communications Skills
• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Basic Statistics
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Business Events Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Cultural Heritage Management
• Human Resource Management for Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Year 2 – Aviation & Hospitality Operations

Students develop operational knowledge and supervisory skills in hospitality and aviation.

Typical modules include:

• Hospitality Operations Management
• Airline and Airport Operations
• Aviation Customer Service
• Aviation Safety and Security
• Hospitality Marketing
• Revenue Management
• Business Research Methods
• Sustainable Tourism
• Service Quality Management

Year 3 – Strategic Aviation Management

Students develop advanced management and leadership capabilities.

Typical modules include:

• Aviation Management
• Airport Management
• Strategic Hospitality Management
• Leadership and People Management
• Hospitality Innovation
• Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality
• Aviation Business Strategy
• Final Year Research Project

Disciplines / Specialisation Offered

This programme offers one specialist pathway:

• Aviation Management

Key study areas include:

• Airline Operations
• Airport Management
• Aviation Customer Service
• Aviation Safety
• Hospitality Operations
• Tourism Management
• Aviation Business Strategy
• Service Quality
• Revenue Management
• Leadership
• Sustainable Tourism
• Customer Experience Management

Programme Highlights

• Ranked among the Top 2% Universities Worldwide
• Malaysia's Premier Digital Tech University
• Students from 130+ countries
• Aviation Management specialism
• APU–HTMi Switzerland Dual Award opportunity
• 16-week industrial internship
• Strong focus on airline and airport management
• Industry-oriented curriculum with practical aviation and hospitality training
• Modern campus and international learning environment
• Excellent graduate employability in aviation and hospitality industries.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for careers including:

• Airline Operations Executive
• Airport Operations Manager
• Aviation Services Manager
• Airport Customer Experience Manager
• Airline Customer Service Manager
• Ground Operations Executive
• Aviation Business Development Executive
• Airport Terminal Manager
• Hospitality Operations Manager
• Tourism Operations Manager
• Aviation Consultant
• Airline Sales and Marketing Executive
• Travel and Tourism Manager
• Hospitality Entrepreneur

Student Visa Requirements

International students must obtain a Malaysia Student Pass (Student Visa) before commencing studies.

Typical requirements include:

• Valid passport
• Official APU Offer Letter
• Academic transcripts and certificates
• Proof of English language proficiency (where applicable)
• Passport-sized photographs
• Medical examination
• Student Pass application through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
• Proof of sufficient financial resources
• Mandatory medical and health insurance

Latest Updates (2026)

• The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a Specialism in Aviation Management continues to be offered as a 3-year full-time programme with September and November 2026 intakes for international students.
• The programme is available under the APU–HTMi Switzerland Dual Award Scheme, providing eligible students with enhanced international recognition and global industry exposure.
• The curriculum has been updated to strengthen learning in aviation management, airport operations, airline services, hospitality leadership, digital innovation, and sustainable tourism, aligning with current aviation and tourism industry needs.
• A compulsory 16-week industrial internship enables students to gain practical experience with airlines, airports, aviation service providers, hotels, and tourism organisations before graduation.