BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management
Course code: WD091

What is the BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management course?

The term Hospitality Management is most commonly associated with Hotels but also includes careers in entertainment venues, restaurants, bars and casual-dining, event management and contract catering.

This four year course is designed to equip graduates with a broad range of business skills combined with a thorough knowledge of the hospitality environment.

Career Opportunities

• Operations Management
• Licensed Premises Manager
• Hospitality Human Resources Manager
• Hospitality Sales & Marketing Managers
• Catering Managers / Restaurant Operators
• Conference and Event Coordinators
• Entertainments Management, Bars, Nightclubs, Venues, Casual Dining

Follow on Study

Students of this course have progressed to complete further postgraduate study and research in the areas of Hospitality, Tourism, and Business Management.

Special Features of the Course: Hospitality Placement

During the first semester of year 3, students are required to complete a placement organised by the college in a hospitality organisation in Ireland or abroad. Students are actively involved in the decision making process in order that their choice of work experience is appropriate to their career aspirations and interests. This work experience allows students to gain real experience of working in a hospitality business.

Past companies who have been involved in the placements include: Four Seasons, Hilton, Westin, Mount Juliet Conrad, Park Hotel Kenmare, Jurys-Doyle, Tower Hotel Group and many more.

Note: Students on this course will be required to provide their own uniforms and equipment for practical classes; the estimated cost is Euro 250.

Course Outline

Semester 1	Semester 2
Introduction to IT and Communications Language Basic Financial Accounting Introduction to Management Food Production Introduction to Hospitality	Applied IT and Communications Language Hospitality Financial Accounting Management Studies Food and Beverage Service Front Office and Accommodation
Semester 3	Semester 4
Communications for research Language Organisational Behaviour Introduction to Marketing Rooms Division Management Business Law	Information Technology Language Introduction to HRM Accounting Hospitality Marketing Mix Conference and Event Management
Years 3 & 4
Hospitality Placement (Semester 5)
Mandatory: Research Methods & Statistics, Languages, Hospitality Management Accounting, Economic Policy, Services Marketing, Dissertation, Strategic Hospitality Finance, Strategic Management, Advanced Services Management, Human Resource Management Electives: Quality Management, Revenue Management, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship, Facilities Management and E-Commerce. In years 3 and 4 students must take all mandatory subjects and one of the elective subjects per semester

Course Facts

Course Title: BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management
Course Code: WD091
Course Level: 8
Duration: 4 years

Course Entry

Leaving Certificate:

• Total number of subjects at grade D or better: 6
• Number of subjects at higher level grade C or better: 2

Required Subjects:

• English/Irish: OD3/HD3
• Mathematics: OD3/HD3

For further inforamtion

Course Leader: Joanne Malone, BBS, PGCert, HDipEd, MA
Email: jmalone@wit.ie or hospitality@wit.ie

Recent Entry Points

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Minimum Points	255	260	280	280	280

See also

• WIT Admissions Office