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Diploma in Hotel Management (DIHM)
About
The Diploma in Hotel Management (DIHM) at Sunway College Ipoh is a popular choice for students who want to start a career in the exciting world of hospitality and tourism. This 2-year, 6-semester diploma gives you the skills and knowledge needed to work in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and event management companies in Malaysia and abroad.
The programme combines classroom learning with hands-on training, so you gain real experience in areas like front office, food and beverage service, event planning, and hotel operations. Students also benefit from internship placements with industry partners, which help build confidence and make you job-ready after graduation.
💡 NOTE
- RM20,000 Bursary available for 2026 intakes – making this one of the most affordable hospitality diplomas in Malaysia.
- Inaugural Bursary of RM10,000 for 2025 intakes will be awarded to all students and deducted in Year 2 tuition fees.
- The current total fee of RM22,130 is shown after this bursary deduction.
Key facts
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Intakes | January, April, August |
| Total estimated cost (local) | SGD 6,903 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | SGD 7,969 |
Subjects
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Hotel Management & Hospitality
Duration
2 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | SGD 6,736 | SGD 6,736 |
| Miscellaneous fees | SGD 167 | SGD 1,233 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | SGD 6,903 | SGD 7,969 |
| Estimated cost per year | SGD 3,452 | SGD 3,984 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
To join the Diploma in Hotel Management (DIHM) at Sunway College Ipoh, you must meet one of the following:
- SPM / O-Level: Pass with a minimum of 3 credits in any subjects
- STPM: Pass with at least Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in any subjects
- UEC: Pass with a minimum of 3Bs or equivalent
- SKM (Level 3): In a related field and pass SPM with 1 credit
- Certificate (MQF Level 3): In a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
English Requirement (International Students)
- IELTS: Minimum Band 4.0, OR
- MUET: Minimum Band 3, OR
- Equivalent English qualifications may be considered
Curriculum
The DIHM programme is designed with a strong balance of theory and hands-on training. Students will take hospitality-focused courses alongside compulsory MOHE General Studies subjects.
Year 1
- Principles of Accounting
- Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Business English I
- Principles of Marketing
- Communication Skills for Hospitality and Tourism
- Introduction to Events Management
- Culinary Kitchen Operations I
- Business Environment
Year 2
- Business English II
- Introduction to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- International Cultural Studies
- Human Resource Management in Hospitality
- Food and Beverage Operations I
- Room Division Operations I
- Beverage Studies
- Kitchen Safety and Hygiene
- Culinary Kitchen Operations II
- Food and Beverage Operations II
- Room Division Operations II
- Industrial Training (Internship with industry partners)
MOHE Compulsory General Studies (MPU Subjects)
Local Students
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A* OR Study Skills
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Community Service Learning
International Students
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
- Study Skills
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Community Service Learning