BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management
Course code WD091

What is this course about?

This 4 year course is offered on a full-time basis and is designed to equip graduates with a broad range of business skills combined with a thorough knowledge of the hospitality environment. The course includes a language option in all years of the course.

The following is a sample of the modules taken in the first two years of the course:

Semester 1

Introduction to IT & Communications
Language
Introduction Financial Accounting
Introduction to Management
Food Production
Introduction to Hospitality

Semester 2

Applied IT and Communications
Language
Hospitality Financial Accounting
Management Studies
Food and Beverage Service
Front Office & Accommodation

Semester 3

Communications for Research
Language
Organisational Behaviour
Introduction to Marketing
Rooms Division Management
Business Law

Semester 4

Information Technology
Language
Introduction to HRM
Accounting
Hospitality Marketing Mix
Conference & Event Management

Year 3 and 4

During the third and fourth year students pursue advanced courses in Marketing, Economics & Finance and Services Management, culminating in the completion of Research Dissertation in a chosen area of interest.

Special Features of the Course

Industry Placement

During the first term of year 3, students will be required to complete a placement organised by the college in a hospitality organisation in Ireland or Internationally. Students are actively involved in the decision making process in order that their choice of work experience is appropriate to their career aspirations and interests.

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Dissertation

Students are required to research a focused area and complete a dissertation on their chosen area of expertise

Event Coordination and Management

Each year, the students of the BA in Hospitality Management organise a national conference in Tourism & Hospitality Management. This conference attracts keynote speakers, industry practicioners and students from a number of Institutes of Technology.

Course Requirement

Students on this course will be required to provide their own uniforms and equipment for practical classes; the estimated cost is €200

How to apply for this course

Leaving Cert requirements

Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 6
Total number of different subjects at higher level grade C or better: 2
OD3/HD3 in English or Irish
OD3/HD3 in Mathematics

Year

2002

2003

2004

2005

Minimum Points

270

255

275

265

Places available 32
Grants available HEG/VEC

Further Study

Students of this course have progressed to complete further postgraduate study and research in the areas of Hospitality, Tourism and Business Management within WIT and in other Academic Institutions.

Career Opportunities

Click here to see where a career in Hospitality might lead you!!

Further Information

Course leader:   Anne Marie Lally, BA, MBS

Telephone:       +353 (0)51 302224         E-mail: hospitality@wit.ie

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BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management Course code WD091