Higher Education Course of the Week: GY262 – Commerce – International Hotel Management (Shannon)

Commerce – International Hotel Management at Shannon College of Hotel Management provides students with the opportunity to study international hotel management while also specialising in one of the following business disciplines at University of Galway: Accounting and Performance Measurement, Economics and Public Policy, Digital Business and Analytics, Marketing Management, and Human Resource Management.

Students of the Bachelor of Commerce will transfer to the University of Galway main campus for their final year.

This course incorporates a full Commerce Degree with an emphasis on hospitality, tourism and development of communication and leadership skills. Students have the opportunity to complete 21 months of paid international work placement as part of this exciting degree programme.

The coursework is a combination of practical training, language development, immersive hands on work experience in the international hotel industry and commerce theory training.

Graduates of this course are highly sought after to work in exciting business all over the world and many do a lot of travelling for work.

Student who studied the course; Arun Singh “….When I look back, I can confidently say that choosing Shannon College was one of the best decisions I have made for my career. The curriculum also allows you to develop a certain skill set which is a prerequisite to be successful within the business and hospitality industry, ranging from personality development, work ethic, interpersonal and soft skills as well as language development.”

Modules of study include:

-        Front Office

-        Accommodation Services

-        Restaurant Service

-        Culinary Arts

-        Professional Operative Work Placement

-        Rooms Division Management

-        Management and Marketing

-        Accounting & Performance Measurement

-        Marketing Management

-        Economics & Public Policy

See full course information here.

Entry Requirements:

As of 2022, the points required for this were 711. Applicants will need a minimum of O6/H7 in English, O6/H7 in Irish, O6/H7 in Any Other Language and O6/H7 in Maths.

This course does not appear to accept applications with Further Education and Training (FET) Awards. For the most up to date information visit the college website here.

Further Study:

Graduates of this study may progress to postgraduate studies.

A programme to consider is: MSc in Business and Hospitality at the University of Galway.

Career Progression:

Graduates of this course hold positions in all areas and departments in the hospitality industry. The wide range of subjects covered in this course ensure that graduates have employment opportunities in many different industries. Graduates hold positions in Food and Beverage, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Recruitment, Learning and Development, Front of House, Guest Relations, Accommodation, Finance, Accounting, Sales, Revenue etc.

Sample Careers:

-        Accommodation Manager

-        Assistant Manager - Hospitality

-        Account Manager - Hospitality

-        Bar Manager

-        Events and Promotions Manager