Tourism Management - Conversion Course - Grangegorman

What is Tourism Management?

The programme is a conversion course aimed at both professionals currently employed within the tourism industry and those from complementary backgrounds who wish to enter the tourism field. In this context it may be of particular interest to people coming from a heritage, languages, geography, marketing or business background.



This course aims to equip participants with the necessary expertise to manage, co-ordinate and develop tourism businesses and projects in Ireland and abroad. It is aimed at both professionals currently employed within the tourism industry and those from related fields. This dynamic programme encourages interaction between academics and industry practitioners from the national and international tourism sector.

F/T Programme:

Module listing

Year One

Semester 1

Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]

Strategic Marketing and Digital Media [Mandatory]

The Effective Manager [Mandatory]

Tourism Destination Planning & Management [Mandatory]



Semester 2

Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]

Managerial finance and Entrepreneurialism [Mandatory]

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

International Tourism Trends, Markets and Products [Mandatory]



P/T Programme:

Year One

Semester 1

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

The Effective Manager [Mandatory]

Tourism Destination Planning & Management [Mandatory]



Semester 2

International Tourism Trends, Markets and Products [Mandatory]



Year Two

Semester 1

Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]

Managerial finance and Entrepreneurialism [Mandatory]

Strategic Marketing and Digital Media [Mandatory]



Semester 2

Dissertation and Research Methods [Mandatory]

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.

1 year full-time, on-campus delivery, 2 years part-time, on-campus delivery.



F/T Schedule: The full-time course involves three days of lectures (14 hours) per week. Please note all lectures are delivered during the day (9:00am - 8:00pm). 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 course also includes a Masters Induction week to introduce you to TU Dublin and to prepare you for learning at Masters level.



P/T 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?

Graduates of this course have found employment in a wide range of positions within and outside the industry, nationally and internationally. Career paths include management positions in the travel sector, tour operators, international, national and regional tourism organisations, tourist attractions, hospitality businesses, community development, cultural organisations, cooperative marketing groups, support agencies and local authorities. There are also opportunities for graduates in research, teaching and consultancy.