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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 |
|---|---|
| Basic Financial Accounting | Front Office and Accommodation Operations |
| Introduction to Management | Applied Communications and IT |
| Food & Beverage Service | Hospitality Financial Accounting |
| Introduction to Hospitality Service Operations | Management Studies |
| Applied Communications and IT | Advanced Food and Beverage Service |
| Electives (Chose one of the following) | Electives (Chose one of the following) |
| The Tourism System | Tourism Studies |
| Italian A1 (Beginners) | Italian A2 |
| Spanish A1 (Beginners) | Spanish A2 |
| French B1.3 (Post Leaving Cert) | French B1.4 |
| German B1.3 (Post Leaving Cert) | German B1.4 |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Beverage Studies | Hospitality Marketing |
| Communications for research | Conference & Event Marketing |
| Introduction to Marketing | Hospitality Law |
| Business Law | Oenology (Wine Studies) |
| Introduction to Management Accounting | Enterprise |
| Electives (Chose one of the following) | Electives (Chose one of the following) |
| Market Research Theory | Tourism Destinations |
| Italian B1.1 | Italian B1.2 |
| Spanish B1.1 | Spanish B1.2 |
| French B2.1 | French B2.1 |
| German B2.1 | German B2.1 |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Industrial Placement | International Hospitality & Tourism Seminar Series |
| Research Methods & Statistics | |
| Revenue Management | |
| HRMB | |
| Services Marketing | |
| Intercultural Studies |
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|---|
| Applied Research | E-Commerce and Web Authoring |
| Strategic Hospitality Finance | Advanced Services Management |
| Strategic Management | Strategic Case Analysis |
| Human Resource Development & Employee Relations | Dissertation |
| Digital Marketing Strategy | |
| Electives (Chose one of the following) | Electives ((Chose two of the following) NB – A language elective may only be chosen if studied in a previous semester |
| The Impacts of Tourism | Facilities Asset Management |
| Italian B1.3 | Strategic HRM |
| Spanish B1.3 | Italian B1.4 |
| French B2.3 | Spanish B1.4 |
| German B2.3 | French B2.4 |
| German B2.4 |
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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