BUSINESS, TOURISM, & HOSPITALITY
Xin Yi Liew
Head of Business & Hospitality
Ms. Xin Yi joined LCB in June 2017 as an Accounting/Finance lecturer, where she has been teaching BTEC HND modules and accounting modules from the KCB programme. In 2019, she expanded her teaching portfolio to include degree modules under the Chester Degree programme, covering modules such as Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Auditing 1, and Auditing 2. With the introduction of the Essex Degree programme in 2023, she continues to impart her knowledge in these modules to undergraduate students.
In January 2024, Ms. Xin Yi was promoted to the Head of the Business/Hospitality department. In this role, she oversees the BTEC programmes for Business and Hospitality, ensuring the highest standards of academic delivery and student support. Her responsibilities include curriculum development, faculty management, and fostering industry partnerships to enhance the practical learning experience for students. She plays a pivotal role in strategic planning and quality assurance, striving to align the department’s goals with the overall mission of the college.
Ms. Xin Yi holds a Master of Teaching with a specialization in Accounting Education from the Universiti of Brunei Darussalam, awarded in 2017. She excelled in her research exercise, obtained an A, with a study focused on the application of variation theory. Her research aimed to create a framework of variation to reveal a series of ways to discern the critical aspects that can enhance students’ learning on accounting topics.
Academic Pathway
BTEC International Level 2 Certificate in Business
The course consists of modules aimed at, aimed at developing a basic understanding of Business concepts, and accompanying soft skills.
BTEC International Level 2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism
The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in Travel and Tourism are designed for learners who wish to pursue a career in travel and tourism.
BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
This qualification is designed to support learners who want an introduction to the sector through applied learning and for whom an element of travel and tourism would be complementary.
BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Business
The BTEC National Diploma in Business is an internationally recognised award that can allow students to access their first year of an undergraduate degree both in Brunei and abroad.
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business (Accounting or Marketing)
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business is a two-year program, which blends academic theory with real world application. It is designed as either a steppingstone to enter directly into the second year of a university degree or as a stand-alone qualification.
BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality
A BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality is a vocational qualification, which enables students with no prior knowledge or skills to develop an understanding of the world’s fastest growing job sector.
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management
The Higher National Diploma is best suited for students who have some academic experience within hospitality; however, the two-year programme is also designed for students who have never taken a hospitality subject.
University Foundation Course (Business)
This University Foundation Course (UFC) has been designed by Kensington College of Business in collaboration with its university partners and endorsed by a further 17 Universities that now accept this programme as an alternative to A Levels and for entry into a wide range of Degree courses.
BA Common Year One
The KCB BA Common Year One grants direct entry to the second year of many degree programmes.
BA (Hons) Business Management
Build the management skills and business insight to lead in a changing world. A UK-accredited honours degree, delivered in Brunei.
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
Develop knowledge of the interrelated disciplines of accounting and finance, and its role in the world of business.
BA (Hons) Marketing
Develop knowledge of the interrelated disciplines of accounting and finance, and its role in the world of business.
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management
We bring International Tourism Management to life with inspiring and real experiences. We are passionate about sustainable and responsible tourism management and students learn, in creative ways, how tourism destinations are managed to be successful, sustainable and competitive.
Master of Business Management
Looking for a dynamic career in management? Want to sharpen your strategic thinking and operational skills with a business-focused master’s degree?
KCB Professional Pathway (Business Management)
Four certificates (each 6 months) completed over two years.