Business Studies (International Hotel Management)

Year 1 · Study at Shannon College

Professional, practical training forms an essential part of the Year 1 studies as students rotate between seven professional classes – Front Office, IT, Accommodation Services, Skills for Work Life, Food Science, Restaurant Service and Culinary Arts.

Business modules such as Accounting and Management are also introduced and students study their second language (French, German, Spanish, English or Intercultural Communication).

Year 2 · Professional Operative Work Placement
The Year 2 work placement is a 12 month paid professional work placement in leading European hotels. Student spend this time working in a variety of different departments within their hotel. This experience is design to reinforce the training in Year 1 and improve knowledge of industry practice and systems. Students also have the opportunity to work in different parts of Europe, improve their language skills and experience a new culture.

Year 3 · Study at Shannon College
In Year 3, students advance from their practical training and the introduction in Year 1 and instead focus on modules improving their industry knowledge and management skills. They will study modules such as Rooms Division Management and Hospitality Law. The language module is continued and more advanced business modules such as Business Finance and Marketing Principles are studied.

Year 4 · Study at Shannon College
Students concentrate on advanced business modules such as Performance Management & Control and Research Methods. Important strategic subject areas such as Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management prepare students for their future careers in a variety of sectors. In Year 4, students will also have the opportunity to choose elective subjects in both semesters. These electives are in areas where the student has developed a particular interest such as Culinary Arts, Event Management, Wine Appreciation and many more.

Trainee Management Work Placement
At the end of Year 4, students commence a trainee management work placement which is the students’ first job and the beginning of their career.  International hotel companies visit Shannon College to recruit students onto management development programmes and as direct hires in properties around the world.

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.  

The fees for Business Studies (International Hotel Management) may vary from €4,000 to €8,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

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 ought after by employers to work in exciting businesses all over the world. 

 
Combine Practical Skills and Theory
 
Students have the chance to learn hands on practical skills while developing their theoretical knowledge. This variety makes the course really enjoyable for students and ensures they are industry ready. 

 
Opportunities to Travel 
 
Hospitality is a global industry with career opportunities all over the world. 

Work Placement
Shannon College has strong partnerships with industry, working with over 100 Hotels across 16 countries worldwide. Students will work for a total of 21 months during their degree programme, gaining invaluable international experience within the hotel industry while also improving their language and communication skills.