Bachelor of Arts in Hotel and Resort Management

What is Hotel and Resort Management

This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and competence to work in a management position of a hotel or resort. You will harness a strategic outlook of the industry with a strong focus on managing people. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, practicals, workshops, seminars and presentations from industry representatives. A number of industry visits and field trips are also organised as part of the programme. Students are assessed through a combination of projectwork, individual assignments, presentations and end of year examinations. Graduates will be able to solve critical problems and demonstrate authority and innovation in the development of new ideas at the forefront of the international hospitality industry.

Why study Hotel and Resort Management at IT, Tralee?

ITT is located within the premier hospitality and tourism hub of Ireland, which facilitates strong industry links and a professional network of employment opportunities. The college boasts a self-contained Hotel, Culinary and Tourism department, with five modern kitchens; purpose built demonstration kitchen theatre, a training restaurant and bar, front office and a dedicated hotel and resort computer lab. A key strength of the department is the staff to student ratio which creates a supportive learning environment. All staff come from a varied hospitality and tourism industry background, which provides the opportunity to link both the theory and practice of hotel and resort management.

What are my career opportunities

The hotel and resort industry in Ireland and other countries has expanded rapidly in the last decade and the employment opportunities are excellent. The programme will enable students to source secure employment positions nationally or internationally.

Graduatesmay gain employments in the area of operations management of hotels and resorts progressing onto senior and general management, human resource management in hospitality & tourism organisations and event management.