There is always such an air of pride and passion when a tourism and/or hospitality manager speaks about their job. It is a diverse role with every day looking different. Typically a Hospitality Manager has responsibility for the running of hospitality establishments (Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism-related business); coordinating staff, securing business, controlling costs, and ensuring that guests are satisfied with their stay. To read more about the role there is a full detailed explanation here.
We spoke to Robert Bowe previously, manager of Ashford Castle who said;
We all know we’re working somewhere special. It’s amazing to be able to serve some of the most important and famous people in the world and see them coming back.
Or Liam Regan who runs Falconry Kerry who stated;
Turning something I love into a career for me was a great choice. They say, 'do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life' and that is true for me.
It is a job that brings joy to tourists and serves them the best experiences through you and your team’s hard work. If you are interested in working in a field that will make you feel part of a tight-knit team and leave you feeling happy at the end of each working day, there are plenty of graduate courses you can complete.
*Please note the courses selected below have varying fees, entry requirements and application deadlines which you will need to check before applying.*
MSc Hospitality Management – TU Dublin
This globally recognised hospitality programme is one of TU Dublin’s most sought-after courses. It is the first course of its kind in the Republic of Ireland and provides participants with a top-level educational package that is delivered by leading academics and experts from the national and international hospitality sector. The course covers all aspects of the hospitality industry with a business-based curriculum that is designed to equip participants with the management skills and analytic capabilities necessary to obtain careers in a wide range of organisational settings.
To find out more about this course, click here.
MSc Global Hospitality Management and Intercultural Communication – University of Galway
The MSc Global Hospitality Management and Intercultural Communication is designed for those who would like to develop and strengthen their knowledge and skills in Human Resource Management (HRM) while becoming competent in intercultural communication. The programme aims to prepare graduates by developing their understanding of different cultural contexts and viewpoints while attaining valuable business skills thus enabling graduates to work successfully in various sectors across the global business market. Modules include: Global Business and International HRM, Intercultural Communication for Business, Management of Organisational Change, and Project Management.
The programme will be offered on a full-time basis over one academic year or on a part-time basis over two academic years. The programme will consist of lectures, seminars, industry exposure, experiential learning, in-company study, computer-based simulation, guest speakers and projects in the relevant subjects.
To find out more about this course, click here.
BA in Hospitality Management - ATU
The flow of the programme empowers participants to gain practical skills across multiple departmental disciplines, equipping them with flexibility within the workplace. Participants will acquire the skillset needed in the workplace for both now and into the future. As the programme progresses, the participant will gain a holistic understanding of the business model within which they operate, supporting their ability to progress into more senior / management roles within an organisation.
The programme is designed by theme with the course flow reflective of the career journey the learner will take, with an emphasis on Operations, Business Processes and Strategy. A central component is the incorporation of Work-Based-Learning (WBL) projects bespoke to the learner’s workplace, which utilises the workplace as a legitimate and immersive learning environment.
To find out more about this course, click here.
For further information about careers in Tourism, check out TourismCareers.ie here. For courses available in Tourism & Hospitality you can click here.