Postgrad

MSc in Tourism Management
Full time - DT434

Programme co-ordinator

Dr Gerry Dunne
Hospitality Management & Tourism
College of Arts and Tourism
DIT Cathal Brugha Street Dublin 1
T: 01 402 7548
F: 01 878 8721
E: gerard.dunne@dit.ie

Duration

Full Time - 1 Year
Part Time - 2 Years - Click here for part-time option

Closing date

This programme is open for application for September 2013.

Start date

January 2013 & September 2013

Introduction

Please note due to the great demand for our programmes early applications are assessed when received and dealt with promptly. Therefore it is advisable to make early applications for an early response. If you do not yet have your final degree results this will not hinder your application as we are happy to issue conditional offer letters in such circumstances.

CONVERSION PROGRAMME

The programme is aimed at both professionals currently employed within the tourism industry and those from complementary backgrounds who wish to enter the tourism field. In this context it may be of particular interest to people coming from a heritage, languages, geography, marketing or business background. Graduates of this programme have found employment in a wide range of positions within and outside the industry. Career paths include management positions in the travel sector, tour operators, 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.

This programme 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 programme encourages interaction between academics and industry practitioners from the national and international tourism sector.

Course Content

Strategic Services Management
People Management - the diversity agenda
Strategic Marketing for Tourism
Tourism Policy and Planning
Tourism Information Systems
Sustainable Tourism
Research Methods
Accountancy and Finance for Tourism
Tourism Law
Two additional modules are also chosen from a range of options

Assessment

The programme is assessed through a range of methods, which includes: project work; group work, assignments; presentations and terminal examinations. In addition, students will be expected to complete a dissertation.

Location

School of Hospitality Management and Tourism, Faculty of Tourism and Food, DIT Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1

Timetable / Hours

The full time programme involves two days of lectures (12 hours) per week, while the part time option consists of one day (6 hours) over two years. PLease note all lectures are delivered during the day (9 - 5pm). In addition to lectures students will undertake significant self directed learning and research.

Entry Requirements

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

Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate programmes satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the programme of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific programmes.

Award

Graduates of the programme are eligible for the award of Masters Degree in Tourism Management (M.Sc. in Tourism Management) of the Dublin Institute of Technology.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme have found employment in a wide range of positions within and outside the industry. Career paths include management positions in the travel sector, tour operators, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

EU Fees for 2012/2013*

*The fees outlined for each course are provisional and are subject to change

For information on full-time postgraduate fees for 2012/13 click here

For information on funding please see the following link: Fees and Funding