Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management

  Ireland

• Dublin: 
Dublin

Description: About the Course
This course focuses on introducing and preparing students for management roles in the booming service industry. It takes an international perspective, thus increasing the variety of career opportunities open to graduates. Key areas of the programme include international hospitality management, hospitality operations, international marketing, accounting and finance, human resource management and information technology. By participating on this course students will gain the knowledge and flexibility to succeed in a service organisation, regardless of changes they encounter in the local or global environment.

In first year, students take subjects that are common to the BA (Hons) in Business Studies. This model gives students the flexibility to adjust their career choices if necessary.

The three-year course is 70% theoretical and 30% practical. You will be taught through lectures, tutorials, practical industry experience and a substantial third-year project. Students are also required to complete 500 hours of work experience before entering their final year. This experience is normally achieved during the summer months. The programme's international perspective ensures a detailed focus on global business factors across several national and international markets.

Careers/Progression
The international hospitality industry has enjoyed massive growth on the back of increased leisure time, low-fare airlines, budget/executive accommodation and access to many new tourist destinations. The World Tourism Organisation has estimated that an additional 105 million new jobs will be created in the sector world-wide by 2010. Graduates of this programme will be ideally placed to secure management positions within the organisations that make up this exciting industry.

For those wishing to advance their studies further, graduates can progress directly to Masters related programmes in business (e.g. MBA).

Highlights: BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management Course Content

Year 1
Principles of Hospitality Operations
Information Technology
Quantitative Methods
Organisational Behaviour
Financial Accounting
Economics
Principles of Marketing
Business Law
Business Communications
Introduction to Hospitality Management

Year 2
International Economic Structures
Marketing Management and Research
Food and Beverages Management
Supply Chain Management
Accommodation and Facilities Management
Human Resource Management
Management Accounting
Hospitality Law
Management Information Systems/E-Commerce
Professional Development

Year 3 Core Subjects
International Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
Global Tourism and the Environment
Business Policy 1 and 2
Dissertation/Project

Year 3 Elective Subjects (Students choose three electives)
International Services Marketing
International Financial Management
International Human Resource Management
Conference and Event Management
International Leisure and Services Management

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Approx. 40,000 tuition only for full degree (3 years)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. A limited number of partial scholarships are available to exceptional students.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 1 month

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 1975