Programme Information
Required Credits/Units: 480
Nature of the programme
The programme is an online programme composed of 20 modules that may be taken on a full-time basis or a part-time basis, depending on the circumstances and needs of the student. Each module lasts seven weeks and the material is available online 24 hours per day, seven days per week during that period. The student may opt to supplement the online programme during this period with face-to-face tutorials in a blended approach.
During the taught modules students interact virtually with their tutor and fellow class students. The number of students taking any one module is limited to 30, thus encouraging personalised interaction and sharing of knowledge and experiences among students from a diverse background.
The module material and e-library access is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for the duration of the modules through a purpose-designed Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Through the VLE, in addition to their module material, students are able to gain instant access to thousands of the latest versions of text-books and journals from Unicaf University’s e-library to support their work. The recommended textbooks and the entire e-library are directly available to the student from their VLE platform at the click of a button. Through the online library help desk, students are able to request for further reading materials that they may need.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University Malawi Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Hospitality Management programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
- A Diploma in Hospitality Management (or related discipline at the discretion of the Office of Admissions) plus the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with 6 credit passes (grades 1-6) including English.
- English proficiency; grade 6 or better on the Malawi School Certificate of Education or equivalent
- Current CV
- Copy of valid passport or national ID
Programme Outline
Foundation Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UU-BA-IND100 | Induction Module | 0.00 |
| UU-FNT-103 | Introduction to Bachelor Degree | 0.00 |
Year 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| UU-COM-1010-MW | Introduction to Information Technology | 24.00 |
| UU-ENG-1002-MW | Academic Writing | 24.00 |
| UU-ECO-1004-MW | Mathematics for Economics and Business | 24.00 |
| UU-ACG-1100-MW | Foundations of Accounting and Finance | 24.00 |
| UU-MAN-1110-MW | Management | 24.00 |
Year 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| UU-HOM-2000-MW | Introduction to Hospitality | 24.00 |
| UU-BBA-1007/2007-MW | Business Communication | 24.00 |
| UU-MTH-2000-MW | Statistics | 24.00 |
| UU-HOM-2010-MW | Housekeeping and Maintenance Management | 24.00 |
| UU-HOM-2020-MW | Front Office Management | 24.00 |
Year 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| UU-HOM-3030-MW | Food and Beverage Management Services | 24.00 |
| UU-HOM-3011-MW | Food Science | 24.00 |
| UU-HRM-3037-MW | Hospitality and Tourism Law | 24.00 |
| UU-HRM-3000-MW | Event Management | 24.00 |
| UU-MKT-3000-MW | Marketing | 24.00 |
Year 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| UU-BBA-3044-MW | Human Resource Management | 24.00 |
| UU-HRM-4000-MW | Service Quality Management | 24.00 |
| UU-HRM-4001-MW | Tourism Management | 24.00 |
| UU-BBA-4002-MW | Global and Digital Business | 24.00 |
| UU-BBA-4010-MW | Business Research Methods and Project | 24.00 |
