Hospitality Programme at INTI International College, Penang

The International reputation of INTI International College Penang is based on world-class academic programs combined with high quality industry internship programs in Malaysia and abroad. In addition, state of the art facilities and the development of a strong management, interpersonal, language and cultural skills provide a distinct advantage to INTI graduates. The INTI Edge which encompasses the 3I’s: Internationalisation, Innovation and Individualisation set the INTI graduate to be different from the rest in terms of being fully equipped to compete in a global workplace.

The programs are offered in partnership with two globally recognised hospitality schools, Australia’s Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and the US’s Kendall College School of Culinary Arts. Graduates of these programmes are now working in the very best establishments around the world.

INTI’s education in hospitality will be shaped by an ideal balance of theoretical knowledge and practical training. Students will be trained to develop leadership qualities, confidence and resourcefulness, as well as learn how to analyse, strategize and make quick decisions. All these will give the students a distinct advantage as they advance to higher studies or challenging careers.

With INTI International College Penang, students will gain valuable exposure as the college takes them outside the classroom to 5-star partner establishments. The comprehensive curriculum also covers field trips, internships, seminars and workshops to prepare the students for the working world.

INTI International College Penang’s diploma allows one to pursue more than just a career within the kitchen and hotels. Graduates can venture into research and development, start their own businesses, work for renowned hotels and restaurants and travel around the world. The college takes pride in their graduate placement programme and, exercise a best fit approach. The Diploma in Hotel Management prepares students for employment leading towards a supervisory level, or progression to a degree. Professional skills are developed through a series of Craft-Based Learning activities supported by theoretical courses and an internship. In this programme, students will also learn fundamental subjects related to business, marketing, economics and operations. A 2 year diploma inclusive of internship, graduates will receive a quality endorsed diploma from Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and stands an opportunity to complete a degree at Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School in 15 months upon graduation. Ranked No 1 International Hospitality Management School in Australia/ Asia Pacific for an international career, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School’s approach to education which aims to develop the whole person – their knowledge, their attitude and their skills when they were awarded The World Hospitality Award for 3 consecutive years.

Similarly to the Diploma in Hotel Management, the Diploma in Culinary Arts is also a 2 year diploma and is a highly specialised programme designed to develop and nurture leaders in the culinary arts profession. The programme is developed to provide practical culinary and entrepreneurship skills to students. Specialisations available are Kitchen & Larder and Patisserie. The stringent quality control of syllabus and assessment by Kendall School of Culinary Arts grooms future chefs to have a balanced focus on practical and entrepreneurship skills in the area of culinary and food service operations and graduates of INTI’s Culinary Arts will receive two certifications from Kendall College and INTI.

Also ranked no 1 by the Chicago Michelin Guide, Kendall College is committed to the professional development of its students when it delivers prepared, polished and creative-thinking problem solvers into the marketplace.

Students of INTI benefit not only from the institution’s over 25 years of experience and strong track-record, but also gain from the global synergy and resources that Laureate International Universities provides. Laureate – the world’s largest private education network – has a presence in 29 countries, with more than 60 accredited universities and 130 campuses, serving more than 675,000 students globally.

For more information on INTI’s programmes, contact 604- 6310138.