The Bachelor of Science in International Integrated Resort Management (formerly named as Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Gaming Management) aims to provide students an opportunity to learn both gaming and non-gaming operations within the context of an integrated resort. Students will be able to apply the integrated resort knowledge anywhere in the world and particularly within the region where integrated resort development is a hot trend in the gaming industry.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate decision-making and corporate strategy formation skills by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
- Take up strategic decision-making roles in an integrated resort/tourism destination and cope with the everchanging demand of the industry.
- Identify the issues in a business environment and apply well-rounded business knowledge and skills in problem-solving.
- Analyze and solve integrated resort, hospitality and tourism related problems in the daily workplace.
Hospitality + Gaming: The World’s Largest Employment Stage
Hospitality is the world’s largest employment sector, spanning tourism, hotels, resorts, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions), retail, aviation, cruise lines, and gaming. We go beyond teaching the art of “welcome and service”—we immerse you in gaming, a legal and highly specialized field deeply intertwined with hospitality, opening doors to global career opportunities.
A Rare Opportunity with Forward-Thinking Vision
Despite the rapid expansion of the global gaming and hospitality industry, systematic undergraduate degree programs in this field remain extremely rare across Asia and worldwide. By choosing us, you gain a head start as high-value talent in a fast-growing sector.
Journey of Excellence: Learning Beyond the Classroom
- Join overseas study and industry immersion programs in destinations like Las Vegas, Hawaii, and Seoul.
- Gain real-world experience through high-value internships and corporate collaboration projects.
- Master systematic knowledge in hospitality and gaming operations, and develop the ability to solve complex cross-disciplinary challenges.
- Graduate as a globally competitive, well-rounded professional ready to lead.
We Value Every Individual
To ensure educational quality, we maintain a limited enrollment size. Every admitted student receives continuous attention and support from our teaching team. Freshmen join our “Mentorship Program,” guided by academic mentors to adapt to university life. Faculty members provide ongoing advice for personal development and career planning. Our core teaching staff are graduates of world-renowned universities in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Mainland China, bringing solid academic and industry experience.
We have established strong exchange partnerships with a number of prestigious universities around the world, spanning fields such as tourism, hospitality, event management, and leisure studies. These collaborations provide students with diverse international learning and exchange opportunities.
Our partner institutions are located across various countries and regions, including Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the United States, Spain, South Korea, Japan, and Portugal. Notable among them are the University of Newcastle (Australia), the University of Surrey (UK), Temple University (USA), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy), the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain), Kyung Hee University (South Korea), and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Japan).
In addition, we maintain close collaborations with leading universities within China—such as Fudan University, Sun Yat-sen University, Xiamen University, and Nankai University—to jointly advance talent development and academic exchange in tourism and hospitality management.
Join the Future of the Industry
If you aspire to stand out in a global, diverse, and innovative industry—this is your ideal starting point.
General Course Description
Year 1 – General Education
The first year introduce students to various general business courses and general education (GE) courses. The purpose of introducing GE courses is to develop students’ independent thinking ability, increase their exposure to different subjects, assist them to integrate knowledge from different fields, encourage them to show concern for the major issue facing society, and enhance their competitiveness, thereby realizing the objective of whole-person education.
Year 2 – Selection of Stream
In the second year, students will decide which stream (Convention and Hospitality Management / Gaming Management) to major. Students will develop their knowledge and skills through a range of core and elective modules. At this stage, students are able to learn the essential managerial skills to succeed in their future careers. The Modules are designed to offer students a sound base for work placements that involves critical thinking and strategic planning.
Year 3 – Internship & Study Mission
In the third year, students will undertake their internship programmes and be given the chance to go on a study mission to other countries. Students will be able to earn lifelong and valuable experiences from these programmes, which will benefit them in the future. In addition, students will learn about legislative rules and compliance in the gaming and hospitality industry.
Year 4 – Lifelong Experiences
In the fourth and final year, students further develop their knowledge and critical skills. They will take part in practical projects that provide them the opportunity and pursue specific interests through a significant research-based exercise. A range of other core and elective topics are also available to students according to their interest.
For details of the programme, please refer to HERE.
University of Macau & Fudan University “2+2” Collaborative Programme (International Integrated Resort Management – Tourism Management)
University of Macau (UM) and Fudan University (Fudan) launch a “2+2” collaborative programme in Bachelor of Science in International Integrated Resort Management with Specialization in Convention and Hospitality Management.
The collaborative programme adopts a “2+2” mode. Selected UM students in this programme will study 2 years at UM followed by 2 years at Fudan, earning two degrees upon successful completion: the Bachelor of Science in International Integrated Resort Management with Specialization in Convention and Hospitality Management from UM and the Bachelor of Management, Tourism Management from Fudan.
The collaborative program aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of Integrated Resort Management, with a focus on hospitality, tourism, and convention operations. By studying at both the University of Macau (UM) and Fudan University, students will gain exposure to diverse academic and cultural environments. This cross-cultural experience will enhance their perspectives and make them highly competitive in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area upon graduation.
The target students for this “2+2” collaborative programme are:
- Macao and Hong Kong students who hold a “Macao Resident Identity Card” or a “Hong Kong Resident Identity Card”, as well as a “Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents”;
- Students enrolled in the UM Bachelor of Science in International Integrated Resort Management program with a Specialization in Convention and Hospitality Management;
- Students who are in good academic standing and have achieved the required Chinese language proficiency can be exempted from taking the “CHLL1000 University Language” course.