LC293 - Higher Education Course of The Week- Business Studies with Travel and Tourism Management

Posted on January 25, 2022

The BBs (Honours) in Business Studies with Travel and Tourism Management will appeal to students who wish to pursue a management career in the travel and tourism industry. This programme is continually updated and developed to meet industry needs.

Graduates of the programme will have practical business know-how grounded in the travel and tourism sector as this programme provides a broad introduction to travel and tourism management principles and practice. The programme contains a significant work placement in Year 3, giving students the chance to apply classroom knowledge to the workplace. The programme also has professional links with the Irish Hotels Federation, Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish.

Foundation Level Mathematics at grade F2 or higher is acceptable as meeting the mathematics requirement for this programme.

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

Will there be work placement?

In year 3 students will have the opportunity to take part in work placement/study abroad

Why Choose this Course?

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have a diverse range of career opportunities both in Ireland and abroad and they can expect to find employment in a variety of different areas such as tourism enterprises, community development organisations, national and regional tourism bodies and hospitality and travel organisations.

Opportunities for further study

Graduates of this course are eligible to progress onto taught postgraduate or research masters in a similar field.

For more information contact BusinessandHumanities@lit.ie