Tourism management / Bainistiú Turasóireachta DT406
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Qualification awarded: BSc (Tourism management) Level7 / BSc (Bainistiú Turasóireachta) Leibhéal 7
Duration of programme:
3 years
Type of programme:
Ordinary Degree
Number of places:
45 approx.
What are my career opportunities?
Career opportunities exist in most tourism enterprises worldwide. Graduates are trained professionals with sound operational work experience and a comprehensive understanding of the tourism industry. As such, they are in demand by a large cross-section of the industry from general management within the tourism industry, to more specialised areas. Students will have the necessary expertise to operate as industry professionals in areas including airlines, tourism offices, transport companies, travel agencies, tour operators, state and semi-state agencies, private consultancy companies and visitor attractions.
What other options do I have after completion?
Graduates have found the BA programme an excellent foundation for continuing their studies to acquire a Level 8 BSc (Honours) in Tourism Management (DT406A) in DIT and other programmes at Honours Degree and Masters level.
Programme Description
This programme is an ideal starting point for those wishing to pursue a career in the vibrant travel and tourism industry.
What will I study on this programme?
A key focus is on applied management subjects such as finance, information technology, human resource management, sales and marketing and communications. These are complemented by more discipline specific subjects such as tourism studies, sustainable tourism, transport and heritage interpretation. Students also study one European language. It provides a programme of study that enhances relationships with industry and the School as a centre of excellence in the Tourism Management area and it encourages social, ethical and leadership competencies in this field.
Module listing
Year One
Semester 1
Management 1, Computer Applications, Applied Communications 1, Languages 1, Marketing for the Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure & Event Industries, & Tourism Studies.
Semester 2
Applied Communications 2, Tourism Destinations, HRM, Languages 2, Heritage, Culture & Tourism, Economics for the Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure Sectors.
Year Two
Semester 1
Management 2, Sustainable Tourism, Accounting for Tourism, Languages 3, Option 1, Option 2.
Semester 2
Professional Internship
Erasmus & Professional Internship: A period of professional internship in the tourism industry is undertaken in this year, preceded by a tailored induction programme. The internship is arranged & supervised through the School of Hospitality Management & Tourism.
Year Three
Semester 1
Contemporary Tourism Issues, Tourism Services Operations, Management Accounting - Costing & Decision Making, eTourism, Option 3, Option 4.
Semester 2
Tourism Enterprise Development, Tourism Policy & Planning, Management Accounting - Planning & Control, Tourism Law, Option 5, Option 6.
Entry Requirements
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Minimum no of |
Minimum Grade in |
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English/Irish |
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5 |
OD3 |
OD3 |
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Other Requirements At least OD3 in one of: Irish, French, German, Spanish or Italian |
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Are there study abroad opportunities?
The BA Tourism Management offers the opportunity to undertake a work placement abroad. If work placements are taken within the EU they can be funded through the Erasmus Student programme.
Further information
School of Hospitality Management and Tourism
T: 01 402 4352
