This three-year course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to progress in a supervisory position within the national and international tourism and hospitality services sector. You will learn business and management skills with a generous range of tourism and hospitality operational topics. As the course progresses, you will be able to tailor your learning between hospitality and tourism based on your personal preferences and career aspirations. 

 

Programme Highlights

• Industry-Relevant Skills: By focusing on both operational and strategic aspects of tourism and hospitality, the programme ensures that you will be able to choose your preferred career and progress to supervisory positions in the hospitality or tourism sector.  
• Diverse Curriculum: You will acquire in a variety of transferrable operational and supervisory skills through practical and theory classes such as communication, information technology, management, marketing, tourism studies, accommodation supervision, restaurant service, beverage and wine studies, front office fundamentals, and language electives.
• Practical Experience: The programme emphasises hands-on learning through practical modules and elective options, allowing you to gain real-world experience in areas like accommodation supervision, restaurant service, and front office operations. You will also complete a work placement in Ireland or abroad in Year 3 to apply the skills you learned in a tourism or hospitality company.
• Progression Opportunities: Upon successful completion of the programme, students have the opportunity to advance to the last year of Level 8 BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management offered at SETU, further enhancing their qualifications and career prospects.

 

Why choose this programme

The tourism and hospitality industry is known for its dynamic and fast-paced environment, offering a wide range of career opportunities both nationally and internationally. Graduates of this programme are well-prepared to take on supervisory roles in various settings, including hotels, restaurants, event management companies, and other tourism-related businesses such as tourism attractions or the airline industry. The comprehensive curriculum, combined with practical experience and progression opportunities, makes this programme an excellent choice for those aspiring to build a successful career in tourism and hospitality.

 

By enrolling in the Bachelor of Business in Tourism & Hospitality Services, you will embark on a journey that not only provides them with academic knowledge but also equips you with the practical skills and industry insights necessary to thrive in the vibrant world of tourism and hospitality.