Program Overview

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Tourism Management

Overview

The Master of Science in Tourism Management is a two-year part-time postgraduate program designed for professionals currently employed within the tourism industry and those from complementary backgrounds who wish to enter the tourism field.

Course Details

TU Code

TU372

NFQ Level

Level 9

Award Type

Major

Award

Master of Science

ECTS Credits

90

Duration

2 Years

Course Type

Postgraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

On-Campus

Commencement Date

September 2025 & January 2026 TBC

Location

Grangegorman

Fees

€3,375 Per Year
€6,750 Total Fee

Course Description

This course aims to equip participants with the necessary expertise to manage, co-ordinate and develop tourism businesses and projects in Ireland and abroad. It is aimed at both professionals currently employed within the tourism industry and those from related fields. This dynamic course encourages interaction between academics and industry practitioners from the national and international tourism sector.

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.

Applicants whose first language is not English also need to provide evidence of their English language proficiency (6.0 or above in the IELTS test).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course have found employment in a wide range of positions within and outside the industry, nationally and internationally. Career paths include management positions in the travel sector, tour operators, international, national and regional tourism organisations, tourist attractions, hospitality businesses, community development, cultural organisations, cooperative marketing groups, support agencies and local authorities. There are also opportunities for graduates in research, teaching and consultancy.

Course Content

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

Tourism Management Modules

• International Tourism Trends, Markets & Products
• Tourism Destination Planning & Management
• 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:
  • Emerging Issues for Masters in Hospitality, Tourism and Event [Mandatory]
  • The Effective Manager [Mandatory]
  • Tourism Destination Planning & Management [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • International Tourism Trends, Markets & Products [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Semester 1:
  • Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]
  • Managerial finance and Entrepreneurialism [Mandatory]
  • Strategic Marketing and Digital Media [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]

Schedule

Completion in two years by taking three modules per academic year for two years plus the dissertation in the second year.