Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Event Management CW077

edmund.joyce@itcarlow.ie

CAO Entry:	NFQ LEVEL 7
Course Code:	CW077
Course Places:	30
Points	217
Duration:	3 Years

What is this course about?

Tourism is one of Ireland’s most important and growing economic sectors, supporting jobs on both national and international level. Festivals and events are critical for tourism growth as they specifically attract both domestic and overseas visitors to Ireland and contribute significantly to the economy every year. Event management has become an integral element of the Irish tourism offering. Demand is growing for high-calibre graduates who have the necessary skills to develop their careers in this exciting industry.

Course Structure

The course combines tourism and event modules with a strong business, entrepreneurial and research focus. From project management to designing websites, to understanding key management issues relating to events in the tourism sector, this course equips students with the required knowledge and skill set to develop careers in this area.

Is this course for you?

If you are interested in a career in an exciting and dynamic industry where your contribution can make a difference, then Tourism and Event Management may be the course for you.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

Students on this course will develop strong management skills in the context of tourism and event management, enabling them to take up full-time positions in a diverse range of careers such as:

festival manager
event organiser
marketing executive
tourism executive
event planner
fund raising officer and
entrepreneur.

Graduates may apply for year 4 of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Tourism and Event Mangement.

What subjects will I study?

Year 1	Year 2
Mandatory Subjects	Mandatory Subjects
Communications & Customer Service Principles of Event Management Introduction to Tourism Cultural Studies 1 Information Technology Business Maths	Marketing Digital Technologies Event Controlling Event Planning Cultural Studies 2 Tourism Elements Regional Tour Guiding

Year 3
Mandatory Subjects
International Tourism and Destination Management Research Skills and Event Tourism Project Employability and Placement Skills Services Marketing Design for Digital Media Work Placement Semester or Study Abroad Semester Plus Two Electives Cultural Studies 3 Financial Management Human Resource Management Law & Regulation for Tourism and Event Management

Year 3

Mandatory Subjects

International Tourism and Destination Management
Research Skills and Event Tourism Project
Employability and Placement Skills
Services Marketing
Design for Digital Media
Work Placement Semester or Study Abroad Semester

Plus Two Electives

Cultural Studies 3
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Law & Regulation for Tourism and Event Management

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate:

5O6/H7

Subjects required:

English or Irish O6/H7
Mathematics O6/H7

Special Features of This Programme

Practical skills gained through multiple site visits to key cultural, festival and tourist attractions.
A semester long work placement or study abroad option in Year 3, further enhancing your career prospects and promoting work-based learning.
Substantive work placement that will bring students in direct contact with key organisations in the Tourism and Event Management sectors.
Digital and analytical skills acquired in key communication areas such as marketing, project management and research.
Certificate in Regional Tour Guiding (Fáilte Ireland recognised) after Year 2.
Exit Awards: Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism and Event Operations (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.