BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management

Code

SE921

Location

Waterford

Campus

Cork Road

Level Level 8
Duration 4 years
CAO Points 252
Credits 240
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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.

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.

Year 1

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

Year 2

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)

Year 3

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

Year 4

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

Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management

2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management:

Other Requirements for BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management:

Students on this course will be required to provide their own uniforms and equipment for practical classes; the estimated cost is €275

Students who complete the BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management can expect to find work opportunities in:

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 for BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management graduates

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

Students who complete the BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management can expect to find work opportunities in:

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.