Master of Science in Hospitality Management

Program Overview

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Hospitality Management

Overview

The hospitality industry is a major worldwide industry. It is dynamic, competitive, fast growing and international in nature. It is wide-ranging, covering everything from deluxe hotels, restaurants and designer bars, to catering operations and nightclubs. TU Dublin's MSc in Hospitality Management is designed to provide participants with the expert knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career at senior management level in any sector of this vibrant industry.

Course Details

TU Code

TU330

NFQ Level

Level 9

Award Type

Major

Award

Master of Science

ECTS Credits

90

Duration

1 Year

Course Type

Postgraduate

Mode of Study

Full Time

Method of Delivery

On-Campus

Commencement Date

September 2025 & January 2026 TBC

Location

Grangegorman

Fees

€7,400 Total Fee

Fees (Non-EU)

€13,500 Total Fee

Course Content

The course involves six taught modules plus a dissertation in the area of Hospitality Management.

Hospitality Management Modules

• International Hospitality Operations Management
• Strategic Revenue Management Solutions
• Dissertation (including Research Methods)

Core Modules

• Managerial Finance & Entrepreneurialism
• The Effective Manager
• Emerging Industry Issues
• Strategic Marketing & Digital Commerce

Module Listing

• Year One
  • Semester 1
    • Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]
    • International Hospitality Operations Management [Mandatory]
    • Strategic Marketing and Digital Media [Mandatory]
    • The Effective Manager [Mandatory]
  • Semester 2
    • Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]
    • Managerial finance and Entrepreneurialism [Mandatory]
    • Strategic Revenue Management and Distribution [Mandatory]
    • Emerging Issues for Masters in Hospitality, Tourism and Event [Mandatory]

Schedule

The full time course involves three days of lectures (14 hours) per week. Please note all lectures are delivered during the day (9 – 8pm). Some content may also be delivered as a teaching block and/or in a blended learning format. Modules will be available as CPD modules.

In addition to lectures students will undertake significant self-directed learning and research. The programme also includes a Masters Induction week to introduce you to TU Dublin and to prepare you for learning at Masters level.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants should possess a bachelor degree at honours level (2.2 grade or higher) or equivalent. In addition, applicants may be required to complete an admission interview.

A personal statement and two references are required as part of the application, please make sure you include this with supplemental items.

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 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are literally abound in the national and international hospitality sector. This Masters Degree opens the door to excellent employment opportunities and accelerated promotion within a wide range of organisational roles. Graduates are particularly well placed to find rewarding careers in managerial positions within the hospitality industry. Graduates have also gone on to work in consulting, tourism, events, marketing, revenue management, teaching and lecturing or have started their own businesses.