Beverage Industry Management

Overview

The Bachelor of Business in Beverage Industry Management course develops the student’s knowledge of the concepts and processes that are essential for sound managerial practice in the area, along with imparting operational skills in areas such as drinks service and stylish food preparation and service. Recent changes in the industry have led to the development of modules in brewing and distillation with separate certification from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling.

The work placement is a core aspect of the course and allows the student the opportunity to apply the knowledge, insight and skills gained in class to the workplace under the guidance of an experienced industry professional and is supported by the University.

The course is taught in a modern building, which is one of the finest tourism and hospitality buildings in Europe and includes a stylish training bar, a demonstration theatre, training restaurants, IT labs and well equipped classrooms. In addition, students have easy access to the wider University facilities such as an excellent library, IT facilities, sports and recreation facilities, and other student supports including a wide array of clubs and societies to suit every student’s interests and tastes.

Strong practical content in early years of study, along with our graduates’ broad range of knowledge, skills and competencies, have meant that they are a candidate of choice for a variety of organisations and many have gone on to become entrepreneurs, owning their own successful business.

What will I study?

First Year at a Glance

• The theory and practice of bar operations and associated legislation
• Learn about food preparation and service as suitable for licensed premises
• Introduction to information technology (IT)
• Wine appreciation and its service
• Learn about the business side of pubs and other licensed premises
• Develop the personal skills and attributes to manage effectively

Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

• score the necessary CAO points and
• meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates will find that there are opportunities to use their knowledge both in Ireland and abroad. This degree offers students the opportunity to acquire appropriate managerial skills and techniques that will enable them to be effective and efficient in beverage industry management and related areas such as retail and the food and entertainment industries.

• Bar Management
• Bar Supervision
• Bar Tending
• Cocktail Production
• Food and Beverage Management
• Event Industry
• Beverage Industry Consultation
• Brewing and Distilling Specialisation
• Stock Control
• Wine Industry Practitioners
• Beverage Related Tourism
• Entrepreneurship/Bar Business Ownership

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to apply for entry to the one year add-on:

• Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Hospitality Management

Honours degree holders who achieve the specified level of academic performance are eligible to apply for a postgraduate course of study, both at MTU and at other third level colleges in Ireland and abroad.