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More than 25 years experience

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Fully accredited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

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Scholarships and Financial Aids are available

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and transportation provided

Working exposure to complement skills and education

90% employability within 6 months of graduation

ATI College campus is the home for both Malaysian and International students who aspire to further their higher education in the tourism and hospitality industry. ATI College campus has an extension of facilities in all aspects, from practical training facilities, computer laboratories, a well stocked library, lecture halls and rooms among others. ATI College responds to change and works hard in providing new and better facilities.

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Tertiary Education in Malaysia is undergoing a rapid transformation and liberalization process in order to realign itself to face the challenges of an impending high income economy envisaged by the year 2020.

In ATI College, it is always our guiding principle to be innovative, creative and proactive and to be ahead of others. ATI College is in fact one of the very few original Sabah based colleges that provides government recognized tertiary education since its inception 20 years ago. We are proud to be a Sabahan college that earned a 5-Star rating from the Ministry of Higher Education. This goes to show that we can provide equally good or even better higher education to all our children compared to those available in West Malaysia. Our children need not have to leave their parents and families to travel across the South China Sea in pursuit of higher education. Affordable quality higher education is available at home....

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About the institution.

ATI College had a humble beginning in the year 1996. Back then, it is the only college specializing in Hospitality and Tourism studies in Sabah. The management and team saw that there is a need to provide education and qualification for the young generations in the hospitality and tourism industries. Ever-increasing national and international contacts with businesses and industries ensure that our programmes stay parallel with the real world. The college has welcomed many students from various nationalities and all walks of life who seek to enter college.

Why study in our institution

• More than 25 years experience
• 5-Star Rating in Malaysian Quality Evaluation System (MyQuest)
• Recognized by Higher Ministry Education (MOHE)
• Fully accredited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
• ISO 9001: 2015 Certified
• More than 20 university partners
• Multiple pathways to local and international universities
• Scholarship & financial aids are available
• Accommodation & transportation provided
• Working exposure to compliment skills and education
• 90% employability within 6 months of graduation

Programme Outline

Academic Resources and Facilities

ATI College provides a full array of training facilities geared towards enhancing students learning experience. The college is equipped with 4 culinary kitchens, 2 pastry kitchen, mock restaurant, mock front desk counter, mock guest room, computer lab, business lab, resource center, and lecture rooms. With a combine strength of more than 100 years of working experience, our academic team provides not only classroom learning but hands-on learning as well to ensure students are able to understand what is being delivered to them during their time in this college. In line with the college’s mission statement, everyone is welcome to study at this college.

Student (Local and International) Support Services

Support services such as financial assistance, accommodation, and counselling, as well as recreational activities are some of the services available for students to enjoy while studying at ATI College.

Student Development Activities for Employability

Part of the preparation to prepare students for actual employment, all programmes were designed with a 6-months industrial attachment to be done at the end of their studies. This is to ensure students upon graduating from this college will be ready for employment. Career talks, seminars, and facility visitation are part of the activities organized every semester for students to participate to enhance their understanding on the field they are majoring in as well as to strengthen their soft skills to prepare them for full-time employment. In other words, by the time students are ready to join the workforce, students will already know what is expected of them as an employee.

The Student Experience

Students can expect to enjoy the best of both world; unconventional learning and industrial exposure while pursuing their qualification at this college. The hybrid learning employed by this college will ensure students are engage in face-to-face classes, online lectures, hands-on classes, and real-time industrial exposure to increase students’ employability. With more than 50 industrial collaboration at various parts of Malaysia, students are ensured of learning the latest techniques applies by the industry and have the opportunity to undergo industrial attachment beyond Kota Kinabalu City.

Recognition and Accreditation

• MyQuest 2018/2019 – 5 Star (Very Competitive)
• MyQuest 2016/2017 – 5 Star (College Based Category)
• MyQuest 2016/2017 – 5 Star (Cluster Based Category - Services)
• MyQuest 2016/2017 – 5 Star (Cluster Based Category – Social Sciences, Business, and Law)
• MyQuest 2016/2017 – 5 Star (International Student Services Category)  
• BrandsLaureate Awards 2021-2022 ; Corporate Excellence in Education – Hospitality & Tourism

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All the courses at ATI College are offered at very affordable fees. Students who are in need of financial assistance and sponsorship have several options to choose from; either from the government or private sectors.

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Asian Tourism International College Sdn Bhd (ATI College) 6th Floor, Block C, UCSF Building, Jalan Sanzac 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

088-253731 / 088-253732

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The Institute

The U.P. Asian Institute of Tourism is the premier institution of tourism education in the Philippines. It is the first school in Southeast Asia to offer a four-year degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Tourism.

Its mission is to upgrade the travel and tourism profession by providing high quality education and training to students who will be the industry's future managers, entrepreneurs and technical experts.

The Institute performs the three basic functions of teaching, research and extension, fulfilling the following objectives:

• To develop entrepreneurs, managers and qualified staff for the tourism industry
• To assist in the development, growth and professionalization of tourism
• To provide a realistic instructional and research laboratory for tourism operations and management
• To provide a place for the conduct of professional and technical programs for the hospitality industry

Today, AIT remains in the forefront of tourism education and training in the country. As tourism becomes a global strategic agenda, it continues its leading functions and actively maintains its links with the various sectors of society.

A world-class provider of tourism education, research and extension services, and to lead human tourism capital development in the Philippines and the Southeast Asian Region.

To develop innovative leaders in tourism development and to provide relevant education, research, extension services and serve the needs of our students, alumni, the tourism industry, government, local communities, and other stakeholders, in a manner that optimize resources.

Upholds the values of honor, excellence, patriotism, concern for the environment, gender sensitivity, and equal opportunity for all.

Honor: Conduct ourselves according to high ethical standards

Excellence: Perform work at the highest level of quality and pursue life-long learning

Patriotism: Serve the Filipino people

Environmentalism: Promote environmentally-sustainable practices

Gender sensitivity: Respect all regardless of gender orientation

Equal opportunity: Offer services to all without discrimination

The strategic focus of AIT for 2012 to 2017 will be to:

1. Redefine the tourism graduate along the lines of Tatak UP;

2. Realize AIT’s intellectual future;

3. Provide an enabling, nurturing and stimulating academic environment; and

4. Transform the AIT area into the UP Tourism and Heritage Complex.

Concept of a tourism institute becomes subject of discussion among tourism agencies and in academic circles

• September 23, 1975

Tourism Secretary Jose D. Aspiras formally proposes the establishment of the tourism institute during the 6th Regional Asia and Australasia Hotel and Restaurant Convention

• September 1975

UP President Onofre D. Corpus directs his Program Development Staff to prepare project study for the creation of the Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT).

• December 26, 1975

RP President Ferdinand Marcos approves AIT's creation as a tripartite project of the Department of Tourism, Philippine Tourism Authority and University of the Philippines.

• February 6, 1976

A Memorandum of Agreement to establish AIT is signed by Tourism Secretary Jose D. Aspiras, Philippine Tourism Authority General Manager Rodolfo Cacdac, and University of the Philippines President Onofre D. Corpuz

• February 26, 1976

The UP Board of Regents during its 869th meeting confirms the Memorandum of Agreement, thus, paving the way for the formal founding of the institute.

AIT holds temporary office at the UP Alumni Center while AIT Complex is being constructed.

The BS Tourism Management program is offered as a four-year degree course in UP. It attracts an initial batch of 28 students.

• November 20, 1978.

AIT Complex is inaugurated by First Lady Imelda Marcos. Event marks the creation of the first such institute in Asia.

Jose Aspiras and Former First Lady Imelda Marcos unvailing the AIT Marker

Former Dean Mananzan escorting First Lady Imelda Marcos

Ribbon Cutting of the Asian Institute of Tourism

AIT produces first 12 graduates of the BS Tourism program

Prof. Daniel G. Corpuz is appointed Dean of the Institute

AIT House is leased to Brentwood Corporation and renamed AIT Hotel.

Prof. Evangeline M. Ortiz is appointed Dean of the Institute

Lease by Brentwood is terminated. AIT Hotel is closed.

Prof. Reil G. Cruz is appointed Dean of the Institute

Dr. Ma. Corazon P. Rodriguez is appointed Dean of the Institute

Dr. Miguela M. Mena is appointed Dean of the Institute

Academic Program

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Tourism (Curriculum)

The Bachelor of Science in Tourism is a four-year course that aims to develop entrepreneurs, managers and qualified personnel for the tourism industry.

The program requires a student to take 47 courses equivalent to 150 units. Around 45 units are general education subjects (under the Revised General Education Program of the University) taken in service units of the University, such as the College of Arts and Letters, College of Social Science and Philosophy, and the College of Science.

The remaining units are taken in the Institute and consist of 19 required tourism subjects; five tourism electives, six units of which could be for study of one foreign language; and internship of 360 hours. On average, this requires taking 18 units per semester over 4 years, excluding internship (with a credit of 5 units) during the summer of 3rd year.

The subjects cover general management, accounting and finance, marketing and promotions, tourism laws, tourism planning and development, and courses that discuss the various facets of the tourism industry.

A special feature of the program is the internship in any of the industrial sectors of tourism. Students are required to undergo 360 hours (equivalent to five course credits) of training in the summer prior to their senior year. By getting practical exposure in a sector of their choice, students can make informed decisions on their career options, which may be in the airline, hotel, resort, convention, travel agency, tour operations, national tourism organization, and allied fields.

Administration

Dr. Miguela M. Mena serves as the Dean of the Institute. She is assisted by the Institute Secretary and two other Directors in managing the affairs of the school.

Office of the Dean Tel: 922-3894; VOIP 2796 Email: [email protected]

Dr. Edieser Dela Santa Institute Secretary Tel: 928-3327; VOIP 2799 Email: [email protected]

Prof. Reil G. Cruz Director Division of Research, Training and Extension Services Tel: 926-9442; VOIP 2798 Email: [email protected]

Prof. Richard Philip A. Gonzalo Director Division of Academic Affairs Tel: 926-9477 Email: [email protected] The Administrative Officer, Mr. Zito Ochoa, is also an important member of the institute having supervision over procurement of supplies, building maintenance as well as internal operating budget. There are also standing committees that assist administration officials. These are: Admissions, Scholarships and Graduation Committee Curriculum and Academic Instruction CommitteeLibrary and Textbook Committee Academic Personnel Committee Finance Committee Language Committee Food Committee

Student Organizations

Aside from the AIT Student Council (AIT-SC) , there are four other student organizations based in the institute. These groups regularly stage exhibits, seminars, shows and other educational events that overall contribute to a lively and stimulating atmosphere in the institute.

• UP Club for the Environment and Tourism (UP Club Ecotour)
• UP Tourism Management Society (TMS)
• UP Travel Society (TS)
• Student Action for Responsive Leadership in Tourism (START-AIT)

A student newsletter, the Salimbay , can also be found online. This AIT-centric e-newsletter is the voice of students, made by students, for students.

Related Links

UP Newsletter: Domestic tourism is a way to respond to global recession—UP-AIT [1]

Asian Institute of Tourism website ( http://www.upd.edu.ph/~ait/index.html )

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Frequently asked questions.

Have a question in mind? We listed down some of the Frequently Asked Questions in the graduate program to help guide you. If you have further questions not covered in this FAQ, please send us an inquiry through [email protected]

Have a question in mind? We listed down some of the Frequently Asked Questions to help and guide you. If you have further questions not covered in this FAQ, please send us an inquiry through [email protected]

How to apply in the BS Tourism Program? To be eligible in the BS Tourism Program, you need to pass the UP College Admission (UPCA)/UP College Admission Test UPCAT). For students who are planning to shift or transfer to the BS Tourism program, you must have completed 30 units of coursework (if you are from other UPD units or other UP campus) or 33 units of coursework (if you are from other college and university) The documentary requirements can be found here . For more information and other queries, send an email with your concern to [email protected]

Are there scholarship offerings for UPAIT students? The graduate program of UPAIT offers the MSTDM scholarship award, with one awardee annually. For other scholarship opportunities for BS Tourism and Graduate Program, visit the UP Diliman Office of Scholarships and Grants Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UPDilimanOSG

The UP AIT Alumni Association also offers an educational assistance in cash to deserving third and fourth year students.

Graduate Programs

What courses are offered in the graduate program of up ait, where can i get a description of the courses in the graduate program, i am a non-tourism degree graduate, am i eligible to apply to the graduate diploma in tourism development and management, eligibility and admissions, what are the requirements for admission to the graduate program, will i still be considered for admission if my work experience is not in the field of tourism, will you credit the graduate diploma/master courses/subjects that i took in another college or university, what is the coverage of the entrance exam, how do i apply to the graduate diploma in tourism development and management program.

The application process is conducted online. Please ensure that you have read and understood the program details before submitting your application here . Once you have completed the application requirements, you can now proceed to submit your application.

Credits, Schedule and Program Duration

What is the schedule of classes i have a full-time job and am taking the course part-time., what is the full load for a regular graduate student, how many units do i have to take to earn a graduate diploma or master’s degree, how long will it take for me to finish the graduate diploma (gdiptdm) and the master degree (mstdm) if i go on full load.

Full-time GDipTDM students, taking a normal load, may complete the degree in three semesters (approximately 1.5 years). The time limit for the completion of all diploma requirements shall be no more than two (2) years starting from the student’s first enrollment in the course and shall include all leaves of absence from the program.

If GDipTDM graduates choose to continue to MSTDM, you must complete an additional 19 units (Plan A, thesis track) or 16 units (Plan B, non-thesis track), which may be taken in two semesters and one mid-year term. The time limit for the completion of the Master’s requirements shall be three (3) years, starting from the student’s first enrollment in the course and shall include all leaves of absence from the program.

Are there time limits or maximum residency requirements for the program?

Tuition fee and financial assistance, how much is the cost per unit and what is the estimated cost of tuition fees per semester, are financial assistance and scholarships available to help defray cost of tuition fees and other living expenses.

Students and prospective applicants are requested to search for available grants or scholarships at the University of the Philippines Office of Scholarships and Student Services.

For list of available scholarships visit the website of the University of the Philippines Office of Student Scholarships .

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