Hospitality Management
Quick Programme Summary
| ◊ | Programme Code: | DT458 |
| ◊ | Award: | Higher Certificate |
| ◊ | Duration: | 3 years part-time |
| ◊ | Timetable: | 1 day per week – approximately 8 hours lectures per week. |
| ◊ | Location: | DIT Cathal Brugha Street |
| ◊ | Fees (2010/11): | 1,535 per year |
| ◊ | Fees (2012/13): | To be announced late August |
| ◊ | Post your application from to ... | School of Hospitality Management & Tourism, DIT Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1 |
| ◊ | Application Closing Date: | 10th September 2012 |
| ◊ | Commencement Date: | 20th September 2012 |
| ◊ | College: | Arts & Tourism |
| ◊ | School: | Hospitality Management & Tourism |
| ◊ | Any queries? | T: (01) 402 7547 E: donncha.odonoghue@dit.ie Donncha O'Donoghue |
Programme Description
This is a three year day release programme in hospitality management which 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. The programme leads to a DIT Higher certificate award with graduates also obtaining membership of the Irish Hospitality Institute. Graduates can also apply to gain entry into the final year of the BA in Hospitality Management (DT460 and DT408).
Content
| Year | Modules |
| 1 | Hospitality Industry Studies, Management 1, Computer Applications, Applied Communications 1, Marketing, Languages 1 |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Accounting, Introduction to Rooms Division Management, Languages 2, Economics for Hospitality, Languages 3 |
| 3 | Management Accounting - Costing and Decision Making, Database & Industry Software, Management 2, Human Resource Management. |
How to apply
Application for admission can be made to DIT (see programme summary above)
Or
Irish Hospitality Institute
8 Herbert Lane
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 662 4790
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent with a language and Ordinary Level Maths. In addition applicants will be currently employed or have gained substantial experience (at least 1 year) in the hospitality industry.
Examinations / Assessments
Examinations will be a combination of continuous assessment and terminal examinations
Progression
Learning Outcome
Career Opportunities
This programme 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. In addition graduates may continue their education either part-time or full-time through applying to gain entry into the final year of the BA in Hospitality Management (DT 460 and DT408).
