Postgraduate Programs
SAFIIT offers a wide range of quality programs namely Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Multimedia, Social Science Arts and Humanities, Hospitality and Tourism, Business and Accountancy are research-based as well as coursework-based (with dissertation), encompassing critical and in-demand disciplines as clinical research, biomedical science and public health.
Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism and Hospitality Management
The Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism and Hospitality Management program of SAFIIT is designed to be one of the strongest research-based programs in the world. The program, which includes a strong element of statistics and research design, prepares students for careers in major research universities or research-based agencies. Upon graduation, students are expected to have a curriculum vitae which includes teaching experience, publishing experience in research journals, and a record of presentations to industry and research societies. From uncovering the environmental, social and economic impacts of tourism to investigating theories and models of services marketing and management, students use their time to make powerful connections between ideas and contribute scholarly research.
Subjects
Full Time Duration: 36 Months
Part Time Duration: 48 Months
| Sl.No. | Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
| 1 | PHDTHM101 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 2 | PHDTHM102 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| 3 | PHDTH103 | PhD in Tourism and Hospitality Management Research Work | NA |
Intake and Entry Requirements
Intake :Ongoing
Ongoing Limited Seats Available
Entry Requirements :
- Meet the minimum requirements of the Program Standard / professional body requirements / recommendations for student recruitment during that period; or
- Masters Degree
- Other qualifications recognized by the Government.
Master in Tourism Management
Master in Tourism Management in SAFIIT program prepares professional with advance knowledge of the tourism business to encompass best practice management strategies, ecotourism and sustainable business perspectives. The tourism industry is a rapidly growing industry and contributes highly to the economic enhancement of the country and generates employment opportunities, besides contributing to the growth, especially in a developing country like Malaysia. This program provides students with the fundamental knowledge concerning tourism marketing communication, human resources management, financial management, destination planning, and prospects in the tourism industry. Core modules included in this program are: Tourism Principle & Practices, Destination Planning & Management, Tourism Marketing Communication and International Tourism Business. It encourages students for leadership positions with the development of systematic understanding, decision making and communication skills in the international tourism and hospitality industry that empowers them with management skills to implement sustainable tourism strategies and corporate social responsibilities.
For successful completion of Masters degree in SAFIIT, each candidate should publish research articles in scopus indexed journals, with SAFIIT affiliation.
Subjects
Minimum Duration : 18 Months.
Maximum Duration : 36 Months.
| Sl.No. | Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
| 1 | MTM1113 | Tourism Principle & Practices | 3 |
| 2 | MTM1123 | Destination Planning & Management | 3 |
| 3 | HRM501 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| 4 | MGT503 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| 5 | MTM1223 | Tourist Behavior | 3 |
| 6 | MTM1243 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 7 | MTM1213 | International Tourism Business | 3 |
| 8 | MTM1233 | Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism | 3 |
| 9 | MTM1313 | Tourism Marketing Communication | 3 |
| 10 | MTM1323 | Business Models & Strategic Planning | 3 |
| 11 | MTM1333 | Tourism & Hospitality Enterprise Management | 3 |
| 12 | MTM1343 | Sustainable Tourism | 3 |
| 13 | MTM1353 | Tour Guiding & Escort Skills | 3 |
| 14 | MTM1363 | Tourism Advertisement and Public Relation | 3 |
| 15 | MTM2116 | Project work | 6 |
Intake and Entry Requirements
Intake :Ongoing
Entry Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent qualifications from local or other institutions of higher learning as approved by the Senate of SAFIIT; or
- Bachelor's degree its equivalent can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in related field.
Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management
SAFIIT offers the program, MBA in Hospitality Management for students, who wish to pursue a career in this field. Our program focuses on the acquiring of the basic essential knowledge as well as practical skills, by the students as it would help them to emerge as entrepreneurs or marketing leaders in this fast growing hospitality industry.
Our program also allows the students to acquire information about strategic business and marketing skills, operational issues, service issues and other relevant aspects related to the hospitality industry.
For successful completion of Masters Degree in SAFIIT, each candidate should publish research articles in scopus indexed journals, with SAFIIT affiliation.
Subjects
Minimum Duration : 18 Months.
Maximum Duration : 18 Months.
| Sl.No. | Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
| 1 | MKT501 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| 2 | MGT501 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| 3 | ECO501 | Business Economics | 3 |
| 4 | ORG501 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| 5 | MHM7410 | Tourism and Hospitality Management | 3 |
| 6 | MHM7117 | Entrepreneurship Management (Elective 1) | 3 |
| 7 | HOSP777 | Research Method for Hospitality and Tourism Management | 3 |
| 8 | MHM7116 | Risk Management In Hospitality Business(Elective 2) | 3 |
| 9 | MGT503 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| 10 | ACC501 | Business Accounting & Finance | 3 |
| 11 | HRM501 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| 12 | HOSP779 | Service Operation Management | 3 |
| 13 | HOSP785 | Graduate Research/Applied Research | 6 |
| 14 | HOSP770 | Contemporary Trend And Issues In Hospitality And Tourism Industry | 2 |
| 15 | HOSP633 | Sustainable Tourism | 3 |
| 16 | HOSP775 | Leadership In Hospitality Management | 3 |
Intake and Entry Requirements
Intake :Ongoing
Entry Requirements :
- Bachelor Degree may be considered if they have enough level of management experience; or
2.Other recognized qualifications are equivalent to it recognized by Government.
3.Passed Bachelor's Degree