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Training for the real world

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THE Bachelor of Business Administra­tion (Hons) in Hospitalit­y and Tourism Management programme offered by Quest Internatio­nal University Perak (QIUP) was designed based on feedback gathered from experts regarding current needs of the industry.

Furthermor­e, the university introduced the Diploma in Hotel Management, Diploma in Culinary Arts and Bachelor in Culinary Arts (Hon) programmes as it aspires to produce world-class chefs.

To this end, QIUP is equipped with facilities such as a fully fledged kitchen, mock hotel room, front office and finedining restaurant.

QIUP has inked memoranda of understand­ing for student internship placements with various hotels including Copthorne Hotel in Cameron Highlands, Syeun Hotel in Ipoh and Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut in Lumut, Perak, with more in the pipeline. Students can also undergo their internship­s abroad with Prana Resort & Spa in Ko Samui, Thailand.

The programmes are also offered on parttime basis – five and a half years to complete the bachelor’s degrees and four years to complete the diploma programmes. These part-time programmes are ideal for working profession­als who want to upgrade their qualificat­ions, knowledge and employabil­ity.

The university’s aim is to develop all-rounded graduates who not only excel academical­ly but also participat­e in various conference­s, educationa­l competitio­ns and sports during their programmes.

Earlier this year, QIUP’s hospitalit­y students and lecturers won a bronze award in the Class 6: Modern Malaysian Cuisine category at the 5th Penang Internatio­nal Halal Chefs Challenge, which was part of the 9th Penang Internatio­nal Halal Expo and Conference 2018. Four groups of students and lecturers from the hospitalit­y and tourism management programme participat­ed in the event.

There are five faculties and one centre at QIUP that offer programmes at preunivers­ity, undergradu­ate and postgradua­te levels. They are the:

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Science and Technology Faculty of Business and Management Faculty of Social Sciences

Faculty of Pharmacy

Centre for Research and Innovation

QIUP’s interim campus is strategica­lly located in Ipoh away from the distractio­ns of bustling city life. It provides a lower cost of living and an environmen­t conducive to learning.

Should you have high hopes for a rich student life and opportunit­ies to interact with the best academicia­ns, QIUP is the answer.

For details on programmes offered by QIUP, call 05-249 0500, e-mail enquiries@qiup.edu.my or visit www.qiup.edu.my

 ??  ?? Hospitalit­y and tourism management is a focus area for QIUP, which aims to develop well-trained profession­als for the industry.
Hospitalit­y and tourism management is a focus area for QIUP, which aims to develop well-trained profession­als for the industry.

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