Course Summary
The Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management at Shannon College of Hotel Management gives students the unique opportunity to combine professional practical training, language development, extensive business studies theory and hands on work experience in the international hotel industry.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Entry Requirements
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QQI / FET Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
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Note: Information for 2024 Entry | |
Award Code | Award Title |
5M0529 | Software Development |
5M0536 | Computer Systems and Networks |
5M0828 | eBusiness |
5M1940 | Computer Aided Design |
5M1997 | Office Administration |
5M2012 | Furniture Design and Making |
5M2061 | Engineering Technology |
5M2067 | Information Processing |
5M2069 | Marketing |
5M2071 | Contact Centre Operations |
5M2073 | Language and European Studies |
5M2083 | Hospitality Operations |
5M2102 | Business Studies |
5M2105 | Retail Practice |
5M2109 | Security Systems Technology |
5M2110 | Security Studies |
5M2111 | International Trade |
5M2145 | Motor Technology |
5M2146 | Multimedia Production |
5M2149 | Sound Production |
5M2154 | Cultural and Heritage Studies |
5M2181 | Applied Social Studies |
5M2208 | Design |
5M2468 | Business Administration |
5M3114 | General Studies |
5M3789 | Legal Studies |
5M3807 | Laboratory Techniques |
5M4349 | Nursing Studies |
5M4468 | Community Health Services |
5M5010 | Construction Technology |
5M5011 | Tourism with Business |
5M5165 | Trade Union Studies |
5M5267 | Food Science |
6M2115 | Supervisory Management for Manufacturing |
6M3618 | Arts Administration |
6M4385 | Retail Management |
6M4587 | Management |
6M4985 | Business |
6M5012 | Tourism with Business |
6M5013 | Administration |
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Students who complete this degree programme have a wide range of career opportunities both within the hospitality sector and in many other areas of business. They are highly sought after by employers to work in exciting businesses all over the world.
Further Research
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