Higher Education Course of the Week: MT553 – Beverage Industry Management at MTU Cork Campus
Beverage Industry Management at MTU Cork Campus is a modern three year course that provides education and knowledge with a strong creative and entrepreneurial approach to bar management. Graduates of this course will enter the Tourism and Hospitality industry which is a rapidly growing sector. Other sectors graduates of this course will be qualified to work within are Business Management & Human Resources and the Food and Beverages sector. The course aims to equip students with high quality operational skills in areas such as drinks service and stylish food preparation and service, with an emphasis on practical activities.
There are also opportunities for work placements which enable students to put theory provided in class into practice in a workplace setting.
Modules studied include:
- Food Service Operations
- Management Principles for Services
- Creativity, Innovation and Teamwork
- Licensed Premises Regulations
- Beverage Operations
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Beverage Industry Placement
- Business Maths for Hospitality
- Gastro Bar Food Operations
- Hospitality Law
- Beverage Science
- Supervision of Quality Management
- Marketing Research Methods
See full list of modules and electives here.
Entry Requirements.
As of 2022 the points required for this course are 204. Applicants will need a minimum of O6/H7 in English or Irish and O6/H7 in Maths.
If you are interested in this course be sure and check the university website for the most up to date information – see here.
QQI / FET Links:
This course will accept Any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.
View Essential Module Requirements for MT553
Further Study:
Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to apply for entry to the one year add-on:
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Hospitality Management
Honours degree holders who achieve the specified level of academic performance are eligible to apply for a postgraduate course of study, both at MTU and at other third level colleges in Ireland and abroad.
Career Progression:
