Higher Education Course of the Week : DK850 - International Tourism Management at Dundalk Institute of Technology
DK850 – International Tourism Management at Dundalk Institute of Technology is a three year full time programme aimed at giving students the skills they to build and shape the Irish tourism industry or tourism sectors abroad. Graduates of this course will have a well rounded skillset of business management, human resource management, marketing, sustainability and cross cultural awareness. Learners will learn more about the fast-paced and exciting world of tourism and the nuances of communicating and interacting with people of other cultures.
There is a emphasis on professional work placements throughout the course. Students of this course will develop strong analytical skills and the ability to think of creative solutions to the many challenges facing the tourism sector and manage teams effectively.
Modules of study include:
- Tourism Operations
- Introduction to the Tourist, Travel and Tourism
- Business Communications and Academic Writing
- English for International Students
- Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
- Business Maths and Accounting Fundamentals
- Tourism Policy, Heritage and Culture
- Financially Based Decision Making and Economics for Tourism
- French and Francophone Culture for Tourism
- Revenue and Distribution Management
- Tourism Issues and Challenges
- Digital Marketing
- German and Germanic Culture for Tourism
- Tourism Data Analysis and Decision Making
- Tourism Research Paper
- German and Germanic Culture for Tourism
Electives:
- Business Tourism
- Destination Brand Management
- International Conference
- Events Management
- Experience Marketing
Modules on the course outline can vary. See full of modules via the university website here.
Entry Requirements:
As of 2022, the points required for this course are 210. Applicants are required to have a minimum of 2 H5 and 4 O6/H7, a minimum of O6/H7 in English, Irish and Maths.
Students can also use a QQI Level 5 or QQI Level 6 Award to progress into this course. To see the courses you can use for progression into this course see here.
PLC Courses to consider:
- 5M5011: Airline Cabin Crew & Tourism Studies at O’Fiaich Institute
- 5M2468: Business with Tourism (Cathal Brugha Campus) at Cathal Brugha FET College
- 5M5011 – Tourism Studies & Event Management at Sligo College of Further Education
Further Study:
Many students who graduate this course go on to postgraduate studies in Tourism Management, Tourism Marketing, Business Management and more
- TU328: Tourism Management at TUD Dublin
Career Progression:
Many graduates go on to employment in sales and marketing, tourism offices, in reservations, in operations and human resources.
Career Progression:
- Accounting Manager – Hospitality
- Events / Conference Coordinator
