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APIEM CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

The APIEM Centre of Excellence scheme is a voluntary quality assurance scheme for public and private sector universities, polytechnics, colleges and training providers in Asia Pacific that offer undergraduate courses in events/MICE management and postgraduate events, hospitality, or tourism degrees. Events/MICE management is a growing discipline within higher education institutions in Asia Pacific and includes a variety of different courses and modules.

The APIEM Centre of Excellence scheme is open to those universities, polytechnics, colleges and training providers that want to be accredited as providing undergraduate courses and modules in events/MICE management and postgraduate degrees in events, hospitality and tourism that are of an international standard.

The benefits of APIEM accreditation are:

Students on APIEM Centre of Excellence courses can be assured of the relevance of their qualifications for careers within the events/MICE industry.

Events/MICE industry employers when recruiting new employees who have studied on APIEM endorsed courses can be assured that the programme of study has been assessed by APIEM as being appropriate and relevant for the needs of the events/MICE industry.

Universities, polytechnics, colleges and training providers can use their APIEM recognition as a means of recruiting and retaining students by demonstrating that they are one of the best places in Asia Pacific to study for an events/MICE management qualification.

Universities, polytechnics, colleges and training providers can demonstrate to events/MICE industry associations and organisations that their courses have been assessed through a rigorous process of accreditation to recognise excellence in events/MICE management education.

APIEM Centres of Excellence will receive guidance from APIEM following the audit on how they can continue to improve their educational provision in events/MICE management.

APIEM will share with its Centres of Excellence best practice in curriculum design, teaching, learning and assessment methods in events/MICE management.

APIEM will promote it`s Centres of Excellence through the APIEM website, social media, publications and at conferences/workshops where APIEM participates.

The Undergraduate APIEM Centre of Excellence Accreditation Criteria

To achieve undergraduate APIEM Centre of Excellence accreditation the following criteria are used in the audit process:

The Management and Content of the Curriculum

The content of the events/MICE management curriculum will be designed and delivered to an international standard and will result in students developing appropriate and relevant knowledge, understanding and experience to work in the events/MICE industry. The course and its students will be managed effectively to provide a high quality educational experience.

Teaching and Learning Standards

The events/MICE management tutors will have appropriate qualifications and experience to teach to a high quality standard on the events/MICE management courses and will have an opportunity for their own continuing professional development as teachers of events/MICE management.

Resources and Learning Environment

The university, polytechnic, college or training provider library, IT, classroom and workshop facilities will all be of an international standard and will be relevant and appropriate for the teaching and learning of the events/MICE management courses. Regular investment will need to be made to maintain the resources and learning environment to a high quality international standard.

Welfare and Student Services

Events/MICE management students will be supported in their studies by appropriate non-academic services that will add value to their studies in events/MICE management, for example: social spaces, student advice services, disability support including dyslexia assessment, sports and leisure clubs and student housing/accommodation.

If a university, polytechnic, college or training provider has a demonstrable international scope it will be accredited as an APIEM International Centre of Excellence. To become an APIEM Centre of Excellence an on-site audit is conducted by an APIEM Accredited Auditor.
Accreditation fee: US$ 1,800 for a four years period plus the audit fee, and the regional travel and accommodation costs of the auditor.

APIEM UNDERGRADUATE CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

Name of Centre of ExcellenceCourses AccreditedDate of AccreditationWebsite URL
Poltekpar Bali, IndonesiaDiploma 4 MICE and Event Management25 October 2016
10 May 2021
Bali Institute of Tourism
NHI Bandung Tourism Polytechnic, IndonesiaDiploma 4 Convention and Event Business Management24 October 2016
20 October 2020
Bandung Institute of Tourism
Chung Hua University, TaiwanBA Tourism and MICE1 November 2016
1 November 2020
Chung Hua University
IMUS Institute of Science & Technology, the PhilippinesEvents Management NC III26 August 2016
1 September 2020
IMUS Institute of Science & Technology, the Philippines
Prasetiya Mulya University, IndonesiaS1 Event Management1 November 2016Prasetiya Mulya University
Joji Ilagan Career Centre Foundation Inc., the PhilippinesBS Tourism Management, BS Culinary Management, BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS Entrepreneurship

21 March 2017
21 March 2021

5* Teaching 6th November 2023





Joji Ilagan Career Center
Far Eastern University, the PhilippinesBS Tourism Management1 February 2017
1 February 2021
1 February 2022
1 February 2023
1 February 2024
Far Eastern University
Lyceum of the Philippines University, BatangasBS International Travel & Tourism Management; BS International
Hospitality Management

P/G & PhD Tourism & Hospitality
1 February 2017
1 February 2021


21 February 2021 - 5* P/G
Lyceum of the Philippines University, Batangas
Lyceum of the Philippines University, CaviteBS International Travel & Tourism Management; BS International Hospitality Management1 February 2017
1 February 2021
10 July 2023 - 5* Teaching
Lyceum of the Philippines University, Cavite
Lyceum of the Philippines University, LagunaBS International Travel & Tourism Management; BS International
Hospitality
Management

5* Teaching
1 February 2017
1 February 2021


25th May 2023 - 5* Teaching
Lyceum of the Philippines University, Laguna
Lyceum of the Philippines University, ManilaBS International Travel & Tourism Management; BS International
Hospitality
Management

U/G 5* Teaching
P/G & PhD Tourism & Hospitality
1 February 2017
1 February 2021

25th May 2023 - 5* Teaching & 5* P/G
Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila
Management & Science University, MalaysiaBA in Event Management
Diploma in Event Management
29 July 2017
29 July 2021
Management & Science University
City College Angeles, the PhilippinesBS Tourism Management, BS Tourism Management with a specialisation in MICE Tourism6 September 2017
6 September 2021
City College Angeles
De La Salle University Dasmarinas, the PhilippinesBS Tourism Management, BS Hotel & Restaurant Management14 September 2017De La Salle University Dasmarinas
PATTS College, Manila, PhilippinesBS Tourism Management3 October 2017
3 October 2021
PATTS College
Leyte Normal University, Tacloban, PhilippinesBS Tourism Management with a Major in Event Management1 January 2018
1 January 2022
Leyte Normal University
Trinity University of Asia, PhilippinesBS Tourism Management, BS Hospitality Management with a specialisation in Culinary Arts4 October 2018
4 October 2021
4 October 2022
4 October 2023
Trinity University of Asia
Saint Michael College Caraga, PhilippinesAccredited Centre12 October 2018St. Michael`s College Caraga
Systems Plus College, Foundation, PhilippinesBS Tourism, BS Hotel and Restaurant Management22 October 2018Systems Plus College Foundation /a>

Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, Faculty of Hotel and Tourism ManagementBA Tourism Management
MA Tourism Management
27 February 2019Universiti Teknologi MARA
City College Angeles, PhilippinesBS Library & Information Science
BS Physical Education
BS Technical-Vocation Teacher Education
13th March 2019


13th March 2023
City College Angeles
Politeknik Internasional BaliInstitutional Member8th April 2019
1 June 2021
Politeknik Internasional Bali
UCSI University, Sarawak Campus, MalaysiaInstitutional Member


4* International Centre of Excellence for BA (Hons) Event & Tourism Management
24th June 2019
24th June 2021

13th October 2023
UCSI University
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UMM), Sintok, Changhun, MalaysiaInstitutional Member1st August 2020
1st August 2021
1st August 2022
1st August 2023
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Taguig City University, Manila, PhilippinesBS Hospitality Management & BS Tourism Management23rd September 2019
23rd September 2020
Event Training Australia, SydneyInternational Centre of Excellence23rd September 2019Event Training Australia
Batam Tourism Polytechnic, Batam, IndonesiaAccredited Centre27th September 2019Batam Tourism Polytechnic
Taylor`s University, Subang Jaya, MalaysiaBS International Tourism (Events Management)16th October 2019
16th October 2023
Taylor`s University
Universitas PancasilaInstitutional Member7th May 2020
7th May 2021
7th May 2022
7th May 2023
Universitas Pancasila
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, Faculty of Business and ManagementInternational Centre of Excellence ****, BA Events Management and Diploma in Events Management3rd September 2020Universiti Teknologi MARA
Panpacific UniversityCentre of Excellence ****
BS Hospitality Management & BS
Tourism Management

5* Teaching Excellence
16th November 2020




7th November 2023
Panpacific University
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, Faculty of Sports Science and RecreationInternational Centre of Excellence **** for the academic provision in events management and sports events1st January 2021 UiTM Faculty of Sport Science and Recreation
Jose Rizal University, PhilippinesInstitutional Member1st November 2021Jose Rizal University
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, PhilippinesInstitutional Member


International Centre of Excellence **** , BS Hospitality Management & BS Tourism Management
14th February 2022
14th February 2023

16th NOvember 2023
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Palembang Polytechnic of Tourism, IndonesiaInternational Centre of Excellence31st January 2023Palembang Polytechnic of Tourism
Politeknik Negeri Bandung, IndonesiaInstitutional Member7th March 2023Politeknik Negeri Bandung
Sapphire International Aviation Academy, PhilippinesInstitutional Member7th August 2023Sapphire International Aviation Academy
Lombok Tourism PolytechnicCentre of Excellence for Organising Events29th October 2023Lombok Tourism Polytechnic
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, Lucena City, PhilippinesInternational Centre of Excellence for the BS Tourism Management and BS Hospitality Management16th November 2023Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Makassar Tourism Polytechnic, IndonesiaInternational Centre of Excellence 4* for the Diploma 4 Event && Convention Management study program11th DEcember 2023Makassar Tourism Polytechnic

The Postgraduate APIEM Centre of Excellence Accreditation Criteria

To achieve APIEM Postgraduate International Centre of Excellence accreditation the following criteria are used in the audit process:

The Management and Content of the Curriculum

The content of the events, hospitality, or tourism management curriculum will be designed and delivered to an international standard and will result in students developing appropriate and relevant knowledge, understanding and experience to work in the events, hospitality, or tourism industry. The course and its students will be managed effectively to provide a high-quality educational experience.

Teaching and Learning Standards

The events, hospitality, or tourism management lecturers will have appropriate qualifications and experience to teach to a high-quality standard on the events, hospitality, or tourism management courses and will have an opportunity for their own continuing professional development as teachers of events, hospitality, or tourism management.

Resources and Learning Environment

The university or polytechnic library, IT, classroom and workshop facilities will all be of an international standard and will be relevant and appropriate for the teaching and learning of the events, hospitality or tourism management courses. Regular investment will need to be made to maintain the resources and learning environment to a high-quality international standard.

Welfare and Student Services

Postgraduate events, hospitality, or tourism management students will be supported in their studies by appropriate non-academic services that will add value to their studies in events, hospitality, or tourism management, for example: social spaces, student advice services, disability support including dyslexia assessment, sports and leisure clubs and student housing/accommodation.

Research and Scholarly Activity

To demonstrate research and scholarly activity of an international standard the following evidence will be required from the events, hospitality, or tourism team: a list of the research and consultancy projects in events, hospitality, or tourism management undertaken in the last four years; a list of the events, hospitality, or tourism academic papers published in international conference proceedings and international scientific journals; or book chapters in the last four years.
To become an APIEM Postgraduate International Centre of Excellence an on-site audit is conducted by two APIEM Accredited Auditors.
Accreditation fee: US$ 2,200 for a four years period plus the audit fee, the regional travel and accommodation costs of the auditors.
An additional level of accreditation is also available for both the undergraduate and postgraduate centre of excellence schemes:

APIEM International Centre for Teaching Excellence

This level of accreditation is available to APIEM undergraduate or postgraduate centres of excellence that can demonstrate that teaching on their courses is of an exceptionally high-quality international standard using the following criteria:
• Teaching
• Learning opportunities for students
• Assessment and feedback methods
• Student Voice
• Internships
• Employability
An accreditation fee of US$ 500 is payable for this level of accreditation (plus the audit fee, the regional travel and accommodation costs of the auditors) in addition to the standard undergraduate or postgraduate accreditation fee.

APIEM Postgraduate International Centres of Excellence

Name of APIEM Postgraduate International Centres of Excellence.Courses AccreditedDate of AccreditationWebsite URL
The International Hospitality & Tourism Management Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University, BatangasMaster`s Degree & Doctoral Degree in International Hospitality & Tourism Management5th February 2021Lyceum of the Philippines University, Batangas