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Higher Certificate Course of the Week: AU426 – Business in Tourism at ATU Galway/Mayo
AU426: Business in Tourism at ATU Galway/Mayo is a full time two year level 6 full time Higher Certificate programme designed to equip students for a variety of business roles within the Tourism sector. You will gain operational and supervisor skills and the necessary entrepreneurial skills to facilitate the creation of business start-ups. Throughout the programme students participate in a number of field trips that will put the learnings from class into practice.
Students gain tourism industry skills related to the hotel and hospitality industry how to manage the accommodation department, be competent in running front of house and practical experience of food and beverages. There is an opportunity to learn Spanish on this course, taking students from a beginner’s level to the competency to oral comprehension, written comprehension and develop communicative skills. Students develop an understanding of accounting, financial analysis, budget preparation, and cash management to sustain a business environment. The regional guiding module provides students with the knowledge and skills for guiding, including research, communication, and leadership. Students learn about market profiles, interpersonal skills, Irish heritage, history, and safety. They also develop the ability to research, compile guiding materials, and lead tour groups effectively.
Modules of study include:
- Tourism Industry Skills
- Introduction to Tourism
- Essentials of Business
- Social Media Fundamentals
- World Cultures and Etiquette
- Spanish Language and Culture 1
- Gaeilge Language and Culture 1
- German Language and Culture 1
- French Language and Culture 1
- Marketing Principles
- Placement Reporting and Reflection 1
- Management Principles
- Business and Consumer Law
- Regional Guiding
- International Tourism Geography and Travel Trade
- Rooms Division Management
- Menu Management with Contemporary Service Techniques
See more module info here.
Language options: students can study a French elective, German elective, Irish elective or a Spanish elective.
Entry Requirements:
As of 2023 the points required for this course are 259. You are required to have a minimum of F3/O6/H7 in Irish, O6/H7 in English, F2/O6/H7 in Maths.
This course will also accept any Level 5 or Level 6 for entry into this course to view these courses see here.
PLC Courses to consider:
- 5M5011: Business and Tourism at Clifden Community School
- 5M2088: Culinary Arts at Bray Institute of Further Education
- 5M2102: Event Management with PR & Digital Marketing at Stillorgan College of Further Education
- 5M5011: Hospitality and Event Management at Monaghan Institute
Career Progression:
After completing this course, you will possess the capability to pursue diverse roles in the tourism industry, domestically and internationally. Moreover, this course establishes a foundation for entrepreneurial endeavors. Additionally, the incorporation of contemporary European languages enhances your mobility within the European Union and beyond.
Careers to consider: