Program Overview

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International Hospitality ManagementBainistíocht Fáilteachais Idirnáisiúnta

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in International Hospitality Management

TU Code

TU952

CAO Point Range 2024

269−555

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

ECTS Credits

240

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

25

Location

Grangegorman

Fees

EU Fees

Non-EU Fees

What is... International Hospitality Management?

Hospitality is a growing, diverse and exciting industry that provides an abundance of employment opportunities at home and elsewhere around the globe. The demand for hospitality graduates is growing each year in the global hotel, leisure, industrial, business, health and education sectors.

This course will give you the management, technological and operational skills you need to work in the international hospitality industry. Specific modules enhance the international focus of the course and the international experience of the student.

You’ll develop the strong communication, interpersonal, management and leadership skills that have been identified by the hospitality industry as essential for career success.

Key areas of study are Communications, Management, Law and Industry Studies.

Language Option

Since European languages are becoming increasingly important, you also have the option to study one European language - French, German, Spanish or Italian.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Students are required to undertake one semester abroad as part of this international course. This requirement can be satisfied through an Erasmus option in Year 2, or international scholarship or professional internship in Year 3.

Work Placement

There is a six-month work placement in Year 3.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Higher: 2 H5's
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O4/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
• Additional Requirements: 4 Distinctions

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 5.5 in each component.

Sample Timetable

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

What are my career opportunities?

Career opportunities abound in today’s hospitality industry. On graduation, you could become a supervisor or manager in one of the world’s finest hotels, restaurants, exotic resorts or corporate hotel developments. Other options include overseeing business conventions and special events, occupying management positions in hotels, transport, travel agencies, tourism providers/suppliers, self-employment, project management, technology management, community development, public sector support, financial institutions and bar, club, and conference management.

• Duty Manager
• General Manager
• Hotel Manager/Asst Manager
• Restaurant/Bar/Public House Manager
• Catering Manager
• Conference & Banqueting Manager
• Night Auditor
• Accounts Manager
• Front Desk Receptionist
• Area Manager Licensed Trade
• Event Manager
• Reservations Manager
• European Confirmation Consultant
• Food & Beverage Assistant
• Accounts Manager - Tour Operator
• Staff Trainer
• Customer Services Representative - Cruise Ships
• Cabin Crew
• Airport Representative
• Travel Consultant/Executive (Travel Agent)
• Sales Executive
• Guest Relations Manager
• Public Relations Officer
• Marketing Assistant

Module Listing

Year One

• Digital 1: Fundamentals [Mandatory]
• Fundamentals of Accounting [Mandatory]
• Intercultural Awareness in HTLE [Mandatory]
• International Hospitality Industry Studies [Mandatory]
• Management 1 for Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure and Event [Mandatory]
• Practical Restaurant Operation [Mandatory]
• Professional Business Communications 1 [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Professional Business Communications 2 [Mandatory]
• Food & Beverage Operations (Prof. Pract) [Mandatory]
• Marketing for Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure and Event [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Rooms Division Management [Mandatory]
• Intercultural Competence in HTLE [Elective]
• Spanish 1B1 [Elective]

Year Three

• Financial Accounting for Companies [Mandatory]
• Economics for Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure and Events [Mandatory]
• Hospitality Management Operations [Mandatory]
• Information Systems [Mandatory]
• Management 2 [Mandatory]
• International Human Resource Management [Mandatory]
• Management of Food Safety for the Hospitality Sector [Elective]
• Managing Staff Training and Development for HTLE (Train the Trainer) [Elective]
• Services Mkting and Cust. Care [Elective]

Year Four

• Management Accounting: Planning & Control [Mandatory]
• Study Abroad in Partner Institution Year 3 [Mandatory]
• Operations Management for Food and Beverages [Mandatory]
• Revenue Management and Distribution in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry [Mandatory]
• Data Analysis [Mandatory]
• Hospitality Law [Mandatory]
• Digital 3: Channel Competency [Elective]
• Rooms Division Management [Elective]
• Managing People: Practical Insights [Elective]

Progression

On graduation, you may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.

What our students say

The International Hospitality Management Degree at TU Dublin, is a fantastic starting point for those looking to excel there career within the Hospitality Industry. The program will set you up for success for not only a managerial role in the Hospitality Industry, but for a role in just about any industry, and in your personal life. Even today, I find myself using many of the skills learned, and still hear the advice and voices of my mentors in the back of my mind. The balance between classroom based learning and work experience meant I could apply my practical experience to the industry. The course and TU Dublin network has developed me personally, with the opportunity to travel whilst studying, and represent the University at International and National Competitions.

Conor Bartley - Front of House Manager, Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel London

My TU Dublin degree is internationally recognized and I was given the opportunity to work in both the domestic and international markets during my time at TU Dublin. My degree has already opened many doors for my career within the Hospitality Industry and allowed me to reach a senior level within hotels. I worked both in operations and sales and my latest achievement was reaching to senior sales manager at The Westin Dublin.

Lorna Hennebry