Hospitality Management Studies Bainistíocht Fáilteachais

Overview: This course is suitable for people who want to gain a qualification or are currently working in the hospitality industry, are seeking promotion, or management positions in the sector. It is also open to mature students returning to education, people seeking a career change or wishing to ‘start their own business’ in the sector or people intending to develop their existing hospitality businesses. 

This two-year part-time course gives graduates an in-depth knowledge and insight into all aspects necessary to manage and run a successful business or to develop a career in the sector. Completion of the programme provides participants with a strong foundation in current management practices and trends. The course will provide students with the knowledge, skills and competencies for operational, supervisory and management roles in the global hospitality sector.

The course leads to a TU Dublin Level 6 Higher certificate award. Graduates receive one-year complimentary membership of the Irish Hospitality Institute. Membership includes:

• Professional Recognition 
• Eligible to use post-nominals after your name MIHI
• Monthly IHI HNN E-Zine
• Mentoring 
• Opportunity to attend the following:
  • IHI Webinars & Seminars
  • CPD Training
  • Monthly Social & Networking Events
  • The IHI Hospitality Management Awards
  • Members rate of the National Hospitality Management Conference

Applicants must be currently working in the broader hospitality industry for a period of at least one year full-time prior to acceptance onto this part-time programme. Students below the age of 23 must hold a Leaving Certificate, or equivalent, with ordinary level maths.

Mature students (over 23) who do not meet the minimum educational requirements may apply and can gain entry to the course based on their relevant industry experience. 

Supervisory and managements positions in the wider tourism and hospitality sectors, promotion, career advancement, development of an existing business, own and manage your own business. 

Online & face-to face delivery (every 4 weeks), Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-10pm. Workshops and class blocks (may be subject to change on occasion).

Applications will open for the next term in February 2026. To register your interest in part-time undergraduate courses in advance of the launch, please click here and submit your details. We will contact you once applications are open.

For further information on the application process, please visit How To Apply.

Progression to Degree in Hospitality Management.

Examinations

Combination of both examinations and assessments depending on module.