Business & Hospitality

Course Overview

This MSc is designed for those with hospitality/business qualifications or experience who wish to develop their knowledge of hospitality systems, trends and business applications to an advanced level. It is designed as a specialist course which assists students in blending their existing talents with the advanced hospitality and business skills and knowledge needed to manage a modern hospitality organisation.



Modules include Global Business and International HRM, Project Management, Information Technology for Hospitality and Performance and Revenue Management. The programme will be offered on a full-time basis over one academic year or on a part-time basis over two academic years. The programme will consist of lectures, seminars, industry exposure, experiential learning, in-company study, computer-based simulation, guest speakers and projects in the relevant subjects.



Course Outline

The programme will be offered on a full-time basis over one academic year or on a part-time basis over two academic years. To be eligible for the award of the MSc in Business and Hospitality, candidates must successfully complete modules to a total of 90 ECTS. A candidate who has passed all modules other than the summer school and project within a period of two years from commencement of the programme shall be eligible for the award of a postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Business.

Full-time

Semester 1

• Global Business and International HRM

• Information Technology for Hospitality

• Performance and Revenue Management

• Research Methods



Semester 2

• Hotel Asset Management

• Intercultural Business Communication

• Project Management

• Strategy and Innovation for Hospitality



Semester 3 (Summer School) Students choose 3 electives

1. Business Negotiations

2. International Entrepreneurship in Hospitality

3. Lean Principles

4. Management of Organisational Change

5. Organisational Behaviour

6. Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions.

• Project- Business Consultancy



Part-time

Year 1:

Semester 1

• Performance and Revenue Management

• Research Methods



Semester 2

• Intercultural Business Communication

• Hotel Asset Management



Semester 3(Summer School 1) Students choose 3 electives

1. Business Negotiations

2. International Entrepreneurship in Hospitality

3. Lean Principles

4. Management of Organisational Change

5. Organisational Behaviour

6. Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions



Year 2:

Semester 3

Global Business and International HRM

Information Technology for Business



Semester 4

Project Management

Strategy and Innovation for Hospitality



Summer School 2

Project- Business Consultancy



Curriculum Information

Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).

Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.



Please see Course Web Page above for module details.

1. Minimum Academic Requirements

Applicants must present certified and translated copies of their undergraduate degree at a minimum of second class honours or equivalent in a related area.



2. English

A minimum IELTS band level 6.5 (no band lower than 6) or equivalent.



3. Personal statement

Applicants must submit/upload a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why they wish to undertake the programme, outlining how it fits into their career objectives.



4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Applicants are required to submit/upload a current CV (max. 2 pages).



5. References

Applicants are required to submit/upload 2 references. One must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) and/or an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment), and/or suitable personal reference.



6. Passport

A copy of your passport must be submitted/uploaded.



7. Entrance Interview

Suitable applicants must pass an entrance interview. Interviews are conducted by representatives visiting your country or through video conferencing (Skype).

Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.



An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

1 year, full-time

2 years, part-time

Next start date: September 2025

Career Opportunities

Graduates with the skills taught in this programme will be highly valued by a range of business and hospitality organisations, both nationally and internationally. The College will organise recruitment fairs in the final semester to give students the opportunity to meet with future employers.