Studying International Tourism Management in Malaysia: Taylor's

Do you dream of working with travel, hotels, events and destinations around the world? If you are searching for how to study international tourism management in Malaysia, this field could be a great starting point. Malaysia is a multicultural country that welcomes visitors from everywhere, which makes it a lively place to learn tourism while seeing it in action.

What is international tourism management, and who is it for?

International tourism management combines an understanding of the tourism industry with skills in management, marketing and customer service. It suits students who enjoy meeting people, are curious about different cultures, like planning and organising, and want a dynamic, ever-changing career.

What do students typically learn?

Tourism programmes generally focus on how destinations, travel businesses and hospitality venues operate, and how the visitor experience is designed and managed. Students commonly explore:

• The foundations of tourism and hospitality and different travel patterns
• Marketing and destination promotion
• Operations, customer service and guest experience
• Planning events, trips and tourism projects
• Sustainability and working across cultures

Skills and career directions

This field helps you build skills that are valued in many industries: communication, teamwork, problem solving, organisation and professional English. Common career directions that tourism graduates consider include:

• Travel and tour companies
• Event and conference management
• Hotels, resorts and the wider hospitality sector
• Destination development and tourism marketing
• Starting your own tourism-related business

Why Malaysia and studying in English?

Malaysia is known for its international atmosphere, cultural diversity and widespread use of English in daily life and education, which can help Gulf students settle in more easily. Studying in English in a global subject like tourism gives you the vocabulary of the industry and more confidence working with colleagues and clients from different backgrounds.

About this programme

This is the Bachelor of International Tourism Management at Taylor's University, offered within the Faculty of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts. Studying inside a faculty dedicated to hospitality and tourism means your learning takes place in an academic setting close to the nature of the industry. You can check the programme page on MAIGA for the details available.

Frequently asked questions

Is this subject suitable if I have no tourism experience?

Yes, it can be. If you are interested in travel, people and organisation, you can build the rest through study. Passion and willingness to learn matter most.

What level is this programme?

It is a Bachelor's programme, meaning an undergraduate degree for students starting their academic path in this field.

How do I start applying?

You can contact the MAIGA team to help you understand the steps and requirements. Admission decisions are made by the university itself.

If this sounds like your kind of future, open the programme page and discover more about your next step.

See the programme

Read the details of Bachelor of International Tourism Management at Taylor's University on MAIGA: requirements, current fees and start dates, and apply online. Questions? Talk to a MAIGA consultant.