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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.
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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
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Communication for Tourism and Hospitality | Accommodation Supervision |
| Introduction to Management | Beverage and Wine Studies |
| Introduction to Marketing | Information & Communication Technology for Culinary, Hospitality & Tourism |
| Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Operations | Marketing Mix for Tourism and Hospitality |
| Restaurant Service | Front Office Fundamentals |
| English as a Foreign Language: Upper Intermediate 1 | English as a Foreign Language: Upper Intermediate 2 |
| French Intermediate 1 (B1.1) | French Intermediate 2 (B1.2) |
| German Intermediate 1(B1.1) | German Intermediate 2 (B1.2) |
| Italian Beginners 1 (A1.1) | Italian Beginners 2 (A1.2) |
| Spanish Beginners 1 (A1.1) | Spanish Beginners 2 (A1.2) |
| Spanish Intermediate 1 (B1.1) | Spanish Intermediate 2 (B1.2) |
| The Tourism System | Tourism Studies |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | Rooms Division Management |
| Front Office Property Management Systems | Intercultural Studies for the Global Workplace |
| Irish Culture, Heritage and History | Introduction to Management Accounting |
| Management Studies | Hospitality & Tourism Career & Professional Development Seminar Series |
| Fine Dining Service | Business Research |
| Event Management | Oenology |
| English as a Foreign Language: Upper Intermediate 3 | Travel and Tour Operations |
| French Upper Intermediate 1 (B2.1a) | German Upper Intermediate Language Level B2.1b |
| German Upper Intermediate Language Level B2.1a | English as a Foreign Language: Upper Intermediate 4 |
| Italian Beginners 3 (A2.1) | French Upper Intermediate 2 (B2.1b) |
| Spanish Beginners 3 (A2.1) | Italian Beginners 4 (A2.2) |
| Spanish Upper Intermediate 1 (B2.1a) | Spanish Beginners 4 (A2.2) |
| Economics for Tourism and Hospitality | Spanish Upper Intermediate 2 (B2.1b) |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Work Placement Tourism and Hospitality | Services Marketing |
| Applied Revenue Management for Tourism & Hospitality | |
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation | |
| Human Resource Management for Tourism and Hospitality Managers 1 | |
| Research Design | |
| Business Law for Tourism and Hospitality | |
| Integrated Marketing Communications | |
| English as a Foreign Language: Advanced 2 | |
| French in Use (B1) | |
| German in Use B2 | |
| Italian in Use B1 | |
| Spanish in Use B1 | |
| Spanish in Use B2 | |
| Academic Study Abroad Semester 2 |
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|---|
| Digital Marketing | Advanced Services Management |
| Facilities and Asset Management | Search Engine Marketing Strategy |
| Research Literature Review | Strategic Case Analysis |
| Strategic Management for Tourism & Hospitality | Strategic Tourism & Hospitality Finance |
| Human Resource Management for Tourism and Hospitality Managers 2 | German Upper Intermediate 4 (B2.2b) |
| French Upper Intermediate 3 (B2.2a) | Applied Research Project |
| German Upper Intermediate 3( B2.2a) | English as a Foreign Language: Advanced 4 |
| Hospitality Distribution and Relationship Management | French Upper Intermediate 4 (B2.2b) |
| English as a Foreign Language: Advanced 3 | Italian Intermediate 2 (B1.2) |
| Italian Intermediate 1 (B1.1) | Research Dissertation Tourism and Hospitality |
| Spanish Language: Places and Spaces | Spanish Language: Texts and Contexts |
| Spanish Upper Intermediate 3 (B2.2a) | Spanish Upper Intermediate 4 (B2.2b) |
| Strategic Food and Beverage Management | Strategic Human Resource Management |
2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7
Students on this course will be required to provide their own uniforms and equipment for practical classes; the estimated cost is €275
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
Students of this course have progressed to complete further postgraduate study and research in the areas of Hospitality, Tourism, and Business Management.
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