Master of Science (Tourism Planning)

Postgraduate Study

Admission

Contact Us :

Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
UTM Skudai, 81310 Johor,
Malaysia.

Tel: +6075557350
Fax: +6075566155
Email: fabu@utm.my

Introduction

Jointly conducted by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and the Faculty of Management and Human Resource Development, the programme adopts a flexible teaching approach to suit the needs of both fresh graduates as well as practitioners in producing skilled and highly trained tourism planners. The teaching approach has evolved from its urban planning tradition since the inception of the course in 1998 to a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach based on the principles of sustainability. A distinct feature of the course is ‘hands on’ learning through ‘live’ projects. The programme also covers the whole spectrum of tourism planning such as ecotourism, urban tourism, rural tourism, heritage tourism, island tourism, and sustainable tourism.

Programme Educational Objectives

 

PEO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the complex theories and principles of tourism planning as well as the scope and role of planning in the tourism management of growth and change
PEO2 Apply a range of analytical skills and techniques that are designed to address a range of complex problems
PEO3 Apply the knowledge, skills and understanding to the achievement of feasible solution to tourism planning problems
PEO4 Work in multi-discipline team and contribute to the society
PEO5 Comply with ethics, professional and community standards, and involve in life-long learning
Programme Learning Outcomes
PO1 Master key tourism planning principles and practice at local and strategic level
PO2 Adaptability in applying tourism planning methods and techniques across a variety of tourism planning contexts and practice
PO3 Relate tourism planning ideas and solutions to societal issues in the diverse tourism planning practice environment
PO4 Undertake research in tourism planning and related fields with minimal supervision and adhere to legal ethical and professional codes of practice
PO5 Lead and communicate effectively with peers and stakeholders in facing challenges within the diverse tourism planning environment
PO6 Demonstrate critical thinking and scientific approach to effective management of tourism planning issues and challenges
PO7 Demonstrate competency in managing information required for lifelong learning.
Mode and Duration of Study

Mode of Study : Full-time
Minimum Duration : 1 1/2 years
Maximum Duration : 3 years

Classification of Courses

 

Classification Credits Percentage
1. University

a. General

b. Research Methodology

  3 14
3
2. Programme Core 18 38
3. Programme Electives 12 29
4. Research Project 9 19
Total  45 100

 

Award Requirements
For the award of Master of Science (Tourism Planning), the students should achieve a total minimum of 45 credit hours with minimum CPA of 3.0, including the completion of Research Project.
Contact Person

Dr. Norhazliza Bt Abd Halim
Tel: +607-5537328
Fax: +607-5566155
Email: norhaz@utm.my