Hospitality Management - Conversion Course - Grangegorman

What is Hospitality Management?

The hospitality industry is a major worldwide industry. It is dynamic, competitive, fast growing and international in nature. It is wide-ranging, covering everything from deluxe hotels, restaurants and designer bars, to catering operations and nightclubs. TU Dublin's MSc in Hospitality Management is designed to provide participants with the expert knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career at senior management level in any sector of this vibrant industry. This course is aimed at students with a variety of academic and professional backgrounds.



This globally recognised hospitality programme is one of TU Dublin's most sought after courses. It is the first and only course of its kind in the Republic of Ireland and provides participants with a top-level educational package that is delivered by leading academics and experts from the national and international hospitality sector. The course covers all aspects of the hospitality industry with a business based curriculum that is designed to equip participants with the management skills and analytic capabilities necessary to obtain careers in a wide range of organisational settings.

F/T Programme:

Module listing

Year One

Semester 1

Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]

International Hospitality Operations Management [Mandatory]

Strategic Marketing and Digital Media [Mandatory]

The Effective Manager [Mandatory]



Semester 2

Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]

Managerial finance and Entrepreneurialism [Mandatory]

Strategic Revenue Management and Distribution [Mandatory]

Emerging Issues for Masters in Hospitality, Tourism and Event [Mandatory]



P/T Programme:

Module Listing

Year One

Semester 1

Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]

International Hospitality Operations Management [Mandatory]

Strategic Marketing and Digital Media [Mandatory]

The Effective Manager [Mandatory]



Semester 2

Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]

Managerial finance and Entrepreneurialism [Mandatory]

Strategic Revenue Management and Distribution [Mandatory]

Emerging Issues for Masters in Hospitality, Tourism and Event [Mandatory]



Year Two

Semester 1

Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]



Semester 2

Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]

Minimum Entry Requirements?

Applicants should possess a bachelor degree at honours level (2.2 grade or higher) or equivalent. In addition, applicants may be required to complete an admission interview.



A personal statement and two references are required as part of the application, please make sure you include this with supplemental items.



If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.



Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate courses satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the course of study applications will be assessed based on candidates? academic grades and may also take into account applicants work/life experience. TU Dublin recognises both REL and RPL. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific courses.

Applications for full-time and some part-time postgraduate programmes commencing in September 2026 are now open. Applications for the remaining part-time programmes will open in February 2026. Please check individual course pages for application details.

F/T Programme: 1 year full-time, on-campus.



Schedule:

The full time course involves three days of lectures (14 hours) per week. Please note all lectures are delivered during the day (9 – 8pm). Some content may also be delivered as a teaching block and/or in a blended learning format. Modules will be available as CPD modules. In addition to lectures students will undertake significant self-directed learning and research. The programme also includes a Masters Induction week to introduce you to TU Dublin and to prepare you for learning at Masters level.



P/T Programme: 2 years part-time, on-campus.



Schedule:

Completion in two years by taking three modules per academic year for two years plus the dissertation in the second year.

Commencement Date: January 2026 and September 2026.

What are my career opportunities?

Career opportunities are literally abound in the national and international hospitality sector. This Masters Degree opens the door to excellent employment opportunities and accelerated promotion within a wide range of organisational roles. Graduates are particularly well placed to find rewarding careers in managerial positions within the hospitality industry. Graduates have also gone on to work in consulting, tourism, events, marketing, revenue management, teaching and lecturing or have started their own businesses.