TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Technological University Dublin

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The programme is a conversion programme aimed at both professionals currently employed within the tourism industry and those from complementary backgrounds who wish to enter the tourism field.

THE MASTER

The programme is a conversion programme 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 programme 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.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme 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.

THE STUDY PROGRAMME

The master exists out of six taught modules plus a dissertation in the area of Tourism Management. The full time programme involves three days of lectures (14 hours) per week.  Please note all lectures are delivered during the day (9 – 8 pm).  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 DIT and to prepare you for learning at Masters level.

THE UNIVERSITY

Technological University Dublin

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We are passionate about life-long learning and, with an international outlook, we welcome students and staff from around the world while our strong international partnerships provide opportunities for student and staff exchange programmes, major cross-collaboration research projects, and employment opportunities. We are immensely proud of our network of 100,000+ TU Dublin graduates who are making their careers here in Ireland and in 70 countries worldwide.

DURATION

1 year (full-time)
2 years (part-time)