Hospitality Studies (Higher Certificate)

  • Course Code

    CR 657

  • Field of Study

    Hospitality Management

  • Type of Course:

    Higher Certificate

  • Type of Qualification:

    Higher Certificate

  • Type of Study:

    Full time

  • Application Closing Date:

    Not Specified

Full-time course duration:

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Admission Requirements:

Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects including English or Irish. Mathematics must be passed at grade D3 ordinary or Grade B2 at Foundation Level or better.

FETAC awards accepted: Any full FETAC Level 5 award is acceptable.

Work Placement

Formal work experience is provided over the summer period between years 1 and 2.

Leaving Cert Subjects:

English, Mathematics, Business Subject(s), Home Economics, and a European Language.

Department(s)

Tourism & Hospitality Studies

Admission Requirement

FETAC awards accepted:

Any full FETAC level 5 qualification is acceptable.

 

Mature Students:
Mature students (23 on the 1st Jan on year of entry to Course) and holders of the Leaving Certificate Applied  with one year’s relevant industrial experience should apply as Special Category Applicants through the CAO. They may be required to undertake an Institute interview.

The course is designed to meet the skills requirements of students who wish to pursue careers within the hospitality sector. The graduates typically work in contact with the customer, in restaurants and bar operations or associated areas such as conference and banqueting.

Further Study

Suitable qualified graduates are eligible to apply for entry to

> Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management
or
> Bachelor of Business in Bar Management

and thereafter to
> Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Hospitality Management



Full details of modules for all courses can be found on http://courses.cit.ie

First Year Modules

SEMESTER 1
Creativity Innovation and Teamwork
Food and Beverage operations
Accommodation Operations
Culinary Skills
Introduction to IT
Electives (Choose 2)
Language: German or French
Business Maths for Hospitality

SEMESTER 2
Food and Beverage Operations
Culinary Skills 2
Hospitality Property Management
Personal Development and Career Planning
Electives (Choose 2)
Management for Administration
Language German or French

This course replaces the former Advanced Certificate in Tourism Hospitality, and now provides access to 3rd level qualification for students in this exciting area of learning. Graduates typically work in contact with the customer, in restaurants and bar operations or associated areas such as conference and banqueting. Equally they may work in areas associated with reception and rooms such as front office or reservations or in the rooms areas.

The opportunities for skilled hospitality professionals are extensive, whether it is working in the restaurants bars or reception in deluxe hotels, a stylish restaurant or bistro, or in a popular pub or cocktail bar. Graduates typically take time to travel overseas to gain further experience and enhance their skills.

Application for this course are processed by the
Central Applications Office (CAO)

CAO 1st Round:

110

CAO Cut off:

Not Specified

CAO Average:

Not Specified

Ms Breda Hickey
breda.hickey@cit.ie
021 4326137

Mr Joe Donovan
joe.donovan@cit.ie
021 4326145