Program Overview

Hospitality Management Studies

Overview

This is a two-year day release course in Hospitality Management Studies, providing opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue a career in management in the hospitality industry. It is aimed at complementing the practical experience gained by individuals working in the industry, with an academic focus in college.

Course Details

TU Code

TU153

NFQ Level

Level 6

Award Type

Major

Award

Higher Certificate

Duration

2 Years

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Grangegorman

Fees

€1,600 per year (Skillnet support for Co. Wexford available)

What is Hospitality Management Studies?

This course provides opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue a career in management in the hospitality industry. It is aimed at complementing the practical experience gained by individuals working in the industry, with an academic focus in college.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent with Ordinary Level Maths.
• Currently employed or have gained substantial experience (at least 1 year) in the hospitality industry.
• Mature students (over 23) who do not meet the minimum educational requirements may apply and can gain entry to the course based on their relevant industry experience. This can be assessed through interview.

English Language Requirements

• A minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 5.5 in each component.

Career Opportunities

This course provides graduates with the necessary education and skills to effectively manage and supervise diverse hospitality operations. Graduates have the opportunity to gain employment in many hospitality operations such as Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Cruise ships, Corporate catering and industrial catering operations.

Module Listing

Year One

• Semester 1
  • Business Communications for Hospitality Management [Mandatory]
  • Digital 1: Fundamentals [Mandatory]
  • Hospitality in the Business Environment [Mandatory]
  • Industry Operations – Professional Development [Mandatory]
  • Management 1 Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure, Events [Mandatory]
• Semester 2
  • Financial Accounting [Mandatory]
  • Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality [Mandatory]
  • Industry Operations – Professional Development [Mandatory]
  • Communications and Customer Service Management [Mandatory]
  • Management of Food Safety for the Hospitality Sector [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Semester 1
  • Economics for Hospitality [Mandatory]
  • Hospitality Business Systems & Tools [Mandatory]
  • Human Resource Management for Hospitality [Mandatory]
  • Industry Operations – Business Analysis [Mandatory]
  • Food and Beverage Management for Hospitality Management [Mandatory]
• Semester 2
  • Costing accounting and decision-making [Mandatory]
  • Front Office/ Rooms Division Management [Mandatory]
  • Management 2 [Mandatory]
  • Industry Operations – Business Analysis [Mandatory]
  • Managing Staff Training and Development for HTLE (Train the Trainer) [Mandatory]

Schedule

Online & face-to face delivery (every 4 weeks), Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-10pm.

Progression

Graduates may continue their education either part-time or full-time through applying to gain entry into the final year of TU150 Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management.

Other Information

Examinations will be a combination of continuous assessment and terminal examinations.