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Politeknik International Bali

Polytechnic International Bali, or PIB for short, is a prestigious hospitality and culinary institute in prime location in Bali with world class facilities, and internationally-trained academic team.

15 Weeks

“Exotic Tourism Destination Management” is a 15-week program that combines lectures and guest lectures in English with weekly excursions, workshops, and practice-oriented project work.

6 Subjects

6 modules provide in-depth knowledge on sustainable tourism development in Southeast Asia, event management, eco & green tourism, villa & resort management, entrepreneurship, and knowledge of culture and language.

30 Credit Points

Within the Exotic Tourism Destination Management program, you can receive up to 30 credit points. All credits are transferable within the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) other credit systems such as the US credit system.

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Exotic Tourism Destination Management

Tropical landscapes, beautiful beaches, a fascinating underwater world, exotic culture, excellent infrastructure: these qualities have made Bali one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. With approximately 4 million annual visitors, tourism is one of the main sources of income in Indonesia. This 15-week program, “Exotic Tourism Destination Management” at Politeknik Internasional Bali, is designed as a semester abroad for international students studying in the fields of tourism, management, and hospitality. Uniquely, this course provides students with in-depth knowledge about the opportunities and challenges involved in tourism development in Southeast Asia, particularly Bali. Further, the course explores Tropical Event Management, Eco, Health, and Green Tourism, and Resort and Villa Management. Through project work, students will explore how to start a business, and will gain tourismpreseurship skills in management.

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Exotic Tourism Destination Management
General

How is the course organized?

The semester is composed of:

  • Lectures in English
  • Excursions
  • Workshops
  • Language course in “Bahasa Indonesia”
  • Select cultural events

Who can participate?

The course is geared towards international students and apprentices of the following disciplines:

  • Tourism
  • Tourism Management
  • Hotel & Event Management
  • Business Administration with a focus on tourism
  • Other related subject areas

Although the program was originally developed for students, it is also suitable for graduates and professionals. It is also open to anyone who is interested in the subject but has no academic background in the field.

Why study in Bali?

With this course at Politeknik Internasional Bali, you will:

  • Study in a dreamlike environment on a campus that meets international standards
  • Get acquainted with the Southeast Asian travel culture at one of the most popular travel destinations in the world
  • Gain extensive knowledge of corporate governance and hospitality management
  • Gain practical knowledge from internationally-trained coaches in the 5-star hotel industry
  • Collect up to 30 credit points
  • Expand your network and meet participants from all over the world

Exotic Tourism Destination Management
Dates

Winter Class 2023

02.10.2023 – 14.01.2024

Registration deadline 15.07.2023

Welcoming Dinner: 30.09.2023

Orientation Day: 02.10.2023

Classes: 02.10.2023 – 14.01.2024

Semester Break: 20.11.2023 – 01.12.2023 (tentative)

Graduation & Farewell : 14.01.2024

Summer Class 2024

08.04.2024 – 26.07.2024

Registration deadline 31.12.2023

Welcoming Dinner: 06.04.2024

Orientation Day: 08.04.2024

Classes: 08.04. – 19.07.2024

Semester Break: 03.06.2024 – 14.06.2024 (tentative)

Graduation & Farewell : 26.07.2024

Exotic Tourism Destination Management
Fees

2,200

tuition fee for the entire semester course
(15 weeks)

Including

Lectures and guest lectures in English

excursions & workshops

Help with application and preparation

Enrolment & administration

Exotic Tourism Destination Management
Subjects

You can download the course description here

Exotic Tourism Destination Management
Application

Preparation

You can apply online, using our online registration form. Have your proof of student status, CV, letter of motivation as well as a high-resolution picture of yours handy.

Fill in the registration form

Fill in the online registration form and upload all required documents. Within 1-3 working days you will receive an email from us with your registration confirmation.

Confirm Application

Sign the registration confirmation and send it back to us. Your registration is now complete and you will receive all further information regarding study fees, visa, accommodation, etc.

Exotic Tourism Destination Management
FAQ

Politeknik Internasional Bali

POLITEKNIK INTERNASIONAL BALI (PIB)

The Politeknik International Bali campus is strategically located in a fast-growing tourism area in Bali between Kuta Beach and Tanah Lot. The area is surrounded by international tourism and hospitality brands, but is quiet, with beautiful, green surroundings. PIB’s vision is to educate excellent graduates who are highly skilled in their fields of expertise, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. With numerous cooperation partners in the tourism and gastronomy industry, as well as an internationally-trained team, the focus is on practical classes. The entire campus of the PIB is generously and impressively designed. All rooms and equipment are upscale, to international standards.

Requirements for Participation

  1. Minimum age of 18 years (you must be at least 18 years old at the time of application)
  2. High School diploma or similar qualification at the upper secondary level
  3. No proof of English language skills or an official language test (e.g. TOEFL) is required. However, all applicants are expected to have a good command of English, to follow lessons and to take exams in English.

All programs are open to bachelor and master students as well as graduates. Although the program was originally developed for students, it is also suitable for graduates and professionals. It is also open to anyone who is interested in the subject but has no academic background in the field.

You can also participate if

  • you study at a university of applied sciences, private university, polytechnic college, evening school, or adult education center.
  • you already have a university degree or are about to finish your studies.
  • you have already completed an exchange semester or a semester abroad.
  • your current university does not have a partnership with the university in Bali. The programs are free mover programs and can be organized autonomously, independent of exchange or cooperation contracts of your own university.
  • you would like to register in pairs or as a group.

Registration & Enrolment Procedure

Before registration

  1. Inform yourself extensively on this program page.
  2. Download the Course Description and the Terms of Condition and read them.
  3. If needed: Check with your university whether semesters abroad are accepted as free movers and whether the credits earned abroad can be credited to your degree program. Of course, you can sign a Learning Agreement between your university and Universitas Udayana.

The application

  1. Fill in the registration form completely and upload the required documents:
    • Letter of motivation
      The letter of motivation should not be longer than one page (DIN A4 format) and describe why you would like to apply for a semester abroad in Bali (motivation), what your expectations are of the program and what significance the semester abroad has for your personal and academic development.
    • Certificate of enrollment
      The certificate of enrollment must be an official document of your university, proving that you are currently enrolled as a student. Graduates can submit proof of their degree, e.g. bachelor’s/master’s or diploma certificate. If you are not a student or graduate, or if you come from another field of study that is not related to tourism/hospitality/management, please give a short statement explaining your situation under “Studies” in the registration form.
    • Photo
      Please upload a high-quality portrait photo of yourself. The photo will also be used for the Student Book and Student ID if your enrollment is successful. You should be easy to recognize and it should not be too dark or pixelated.
    • Curriculum Vitae
      Please upload your most recent CV – if possible, it should not be longer than one page (DIN A4 format). You can find an example here.

Registration confirmation and tuition fees

  1. Within 1-3 working days, you will receive a confirmation of registration by e-mail.
  2. The registration confirmation must be signed and returned to us within the period stated in the e-mail (scanned, by e-mail)
  3. Once the signed registration confirmation has been received, you will get the Letter of Acceptance from PIB, and a checklist for the planning of the semester.
  4. If the minimum number of 10 participants has already been reached, you will also receive a payment request for the tuition fees. The tuition fee must be transferred within 30 days. Exceptions can be agreed on individually. If the minimum number of 10 participants has not yet been reached, all registrations will only be collected and the payment request will only be sent after the minimum number of participants has been reached.

Enrolment, visa documents, information on the start of the semester

  1. Once the tuition fee has been received in full, you will get the Certificate of Enrolment (LoE) and the sponsor Letter/Invitation Letter (LoI) from PIB. You will need these documents to apply for a visa (Visa Sosial Budaya).
  2. About 4 weeks before the semester starts you will receive an e-mail with all the information about the Welcome Event & Orientation Day, Time Table, Academic Calendar, Study Guide, and much more…

Structure & Course of the Program

The 15-week program at Politeknik Internasional Bali are designed exclusively as semesters abroad for international students. All courses are held in English. As this is an international program, the curriculum and academic calendar are independent of the local Bachelor‘s and Master‘s programs.

The course duration is 15 weeks, divided into 11 weeks of effective course, 2 weeks semester break, 1 week final exam, and 1 week revision.

  • Welcome Dinner
    Before the semester starts officially, PIB organizes Welcoming Event for all participants. Here you will have the opportunity to get to know each other and exchange initial information. Participation is not compulsory.
  • Orientation Day
    The Orientation Day will take place on the first Monday in the first week of study at the PIB campus in Tabanan, unless otherwise stated. On Orientation Day you will get all the important information about the study program and living on Bali. You will also get to know your course coordinators and sign up for the courses you want to take.
  • Lectures & Excursions
    The lectures usually take place from Monday through Wednesday mornings, Thursdays are days for excursions & workshops. Excursions & workshops are part of the curriculum and included in the workload of each module.
  • Semester Break
    During the 15-week program, there is a two-week semester break where no lectures, excursions, or other events are held. The semester break usually takes place in weeks 8 & 9. Detailed information comes at the beginning of the semester.
  • Final Examinations
    During the week of the final exams, the performance of all modules will be assessed in writing, orally, or in the form of a submission. You will receive the results at the latest at the graduation.
  • Graduation
    Graduation is the last official event at PIB. Here you will receive your certificates.

Certificates

At the end of the program, students who satisfactorily complete all course requirements will be awarded certificates as follows:

  • A certificate stating that the student has attended the program;
  • An Academic Transcript showing the student’s performance in the program. The grades in the transcript are the final marks;
  • A Certificate stating that the student has participated in workshops and academic excursions (on request).

Credit Points

All programs are designed to comply with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This system is based on workload, measured in hours and includes lectures, exams, self-study, research, subject-related excursions, etc. One semester corresponds to 30 ECTS credits. ECTS enables the measurement, comparison, and transfer of academic achievements between universities. If the semester is completed successfully, the credits achieved can be credited with the help of ECTS. So you can return to your home university without any loss of time or credit points. The ECTS system is transferable to other credit systems such as the US credit system and similar systems.

If you want to have the subjects credited at your home university, we suggest having the course pre-approved by the home institution’s exchange coordinator, academic advisor, or a professor; whoever is in charge of credit transfer and sign a “Learning Agreement”, in order to provide a transparent and efficient preparation of the study period abroad and to ensure that you will receive recognition for the educational components successfully completed abroad.

Course Selection

All modules listed in the program description are offered every semester. It is not necessary to register for certain modules before the start of the course. It is up to you to decide which of the offered modules you want to take.

Can I combine modules of different SIB programs?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to combine modules of different programs since the SIB courses are spread over several universities in Bali.

What happens if I don‘t pass a course?

If you do not pass a course, you will not get a grade or credit points for the module.

Visa

According to visa regulations, anyone wishing to study at an Indonesian university is required to hold a valid Visa Sosial Budaya. The visa must be applied for at the Indonesian Embassy in the home country or another country outside Indonesia prior to the stay abroad. It is not possible to apply for the visa locally in Bali.

The Sosial Budaya Visa (Type B21-A Visa Kunjungan Sosial Budaya – Socio Culture Visa) is a subcategory of the Visit Visa. It is issued to travelers who wish to visit Indonesia for lectures, study programs, internship programs, short courses, meetings, volunteer programs, family visits, and other related social activities.

The Visa grants an initial stay of 60 days, followed by 4 possible extensions of 30 days each so that the total stay is a maximum of 180 days.

Transport

The traffic on Bali’s roads is impressive and very different from that found in Western countries. It can seem pretty chaotic in the beginning. Traffic jams are a part of everyday life. The traffic flows according to its own rules. Time, patience, and serenity are important at peak times in this respect. Many students choose to ride a scooter. It´s the fastest and easiest way to get around. They drive on the left side of the road, but one gets used to that relatively quickly.

An international driver’s license is mandatory. You can apply for one in your home country.

Accommodation

Usually, participants form groups and rent a house or a villa (house with pool) together. We have a Facebook group for each semester, where the students can meet the other participants. For those who would like to book accommodation beforehand, we recommend the website of Zaheva Bali, offering accommodation with student prizes.

The PIB also offers rooms in its own student dorm. Please ask for further information.

Additional Costs

The tuition fee for the 15-weeks program includes:

» Registration and enrollment
» Lectures at the STDBali
» Workshops and Excursions
» Welcoming & Farewell event
» Selected student services

not included in the tuition fee:

» Flight and accommodation
» Visa Fees & Extension Fees
» Travel Health Insurance
» Transport
» Living costs

The cost of living is relatively low in Bali. However, it is difficult to say how much money you will need for the 15 weeks, as it strongly depends on the individual lifestyle.

Here you can find a list of general living costs.

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