Costing & Control for Hospitality Businesses
Quick Programme Summary
| ◊ | Programme Code: | TFAC1005 |
| ◊ | Award: | Short Course Certificate |
| ◊ | Duration: | 2 hours for 12 weeks (approximately 24 hours in total) |
| ◊ | Fees (2010/11): | 410 Euro |
| ◊ | Fees (2011/12): | To be announced late August. |
| ◊ | Location: | DIT Cathal Brugha Street |
| ◊ | Where do I post my application form? | School of Hospitality Management & Tourism, DIT Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1 |
| ◊ | Application Closing Date: | Friday, 9th September 2011 |
| ◊ | Any queries? | T: (01) 402 4352 or E: tourism.hospitality@dit.ie |
Description
The costing and control module will give the student a broad overview of the components of costing and control that affect the maximisation of profit within a modern hospitality business.
Content
- Indicative Content
- Users of financial information
- The purchasing cycle
- Stock rotation and valuation of closing stock
- Estimation of gross profit and net profit
- Introduction to costing
- Breakeven analysis
- Menu costing and setting a selling price
- Making a profit from food
How to Apply/Enrol
Completed application forms should be returned to the School of Hospitality Management & Tourism (address listed below) by Friday, 9th September 2011. Early application is encouraged. As the number of places is limited, candidates may be short-listed on the basis of information supplied on the application form. Late applications may be considered should vacancies remain. Candidates will be notified of the outcome or of any short-listing procedures.
Examinations
One assessment & One Exam
Award
Short course certificate of Dublin Institute of Technology. Students who successfully complete the examinations will be considered for exemption from the equivalent subject on the Higher Certificate Hospitality Services Management (Programme Code: DT451)
Progression
The examinations will be considered for exemption from the equivalent subject on the Higher Certificate in Hospitality Services Management (Programme Code: DT451) and/or on the BA in Hospitality Management (Programme Code: DT460).
