Bachelor Of Business In International Tourism Management (hons) in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Business In International Tourism Management (hons) in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

Four year, honours degree in International Tourism Management, with two accredited work placements.

This four-year honours degree prepares graduates for many of the business roles available in the tourism industry in Ireland and internationally today.

Students develop skills at both operational and supervisory management levels.

This course also develops students' entrepreneurial skills to facilitate new business start-ups.  In today’s economic climate, these skills will prove invaluable upon graduation.

The integrated work placements in Year One and Year Two allow students to experience at first hand the challenges, demands and rewards of working in this exciting and ever-changing industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme work in the following types of businesses:

• Visitor attractions
• Tourism agencies
• Transport operators
• Visitor information centres
• Festival and event management
• Hospitality operations in Ireland and overseas

Many graduates also set up and run their own successful tourism businesses as the course provides a foundation for the development of entrepreneurial activities.

The inclusion of modern European languages will also aid students’ ability to travel as well as enhancing employment opportunities.