CIT - Cork Institute of Technology

Full-time course duration:

4 years (8 semesters)

Admission Requirements:

Leaving Certificate in six subjects (including Mathematics and either English or Irish), two of which must be at least Grade C3 Higher Level and four at least Grade D3 Ordinary Level.

Leaving Cert Subjects:

Helpful subjects are: a European Language, and Business subject(s).

Course summary

The course is delivered in semesterised and modularised format. Learning is based around class delivered lectures, field trips, practical lab classes, group and individual project work, and guest speakers from the field of tourism.

Further studies

Suitably qualified students may progress to a Masters Degree at CIT, and subsequently to Doctoral Studies leading to the award of PhD.

Department(s)

Tourism & Hospitality Studies

Tourism is a dynamic global industry through which people experience the culture, heritage, environment of other countries whether they are travelling for leisure, adventure or business. Tourism involves the management and operation of a wide array of businesses ranging from airlines, hospitality providers, cruise and ferry operations, tour operations, visitor and heritage attractions, travel agencies and tourism development organisations. The course prepares students for management and supervisory positions in all sectors of tourism and service businesses.

The course is delivered in semesterised and modularised format. Learning is based around class delivered lectures, field trips, practical lab classes, group and individual project work, and guest speakers from the field of tourism.