MSc (Business and Hospitality)

at Shannon College of Hotel Management

The programme will be offered on a full-time basis over one academic year or on a part-time basis over two academic years. To be eligible for the award of the MSc in Business and Hospitality, candidates must successfully complete modules to a total of 90 ECTS. A candidate who has passed all modules other than the summer school and project within a period of two years from commencement of the programme shall be eligible for the award of a postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Business.

Full-time 

Semester 1

• Global Business and International HRM
• Information Technology for Hospitality
• Performance and Revenue Management
• Research Methods

Semester 2

• Hotel Asset Management
• Intercultural Business Communication
• Project Management
• Strategy and Innovation for Hospitality

Semester 3 (Summer School) Students choose 3 electives

• Business Negotiations
• International Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
• Lean Principles
• Management of Organisational Change
• Organisational Behaviour
• Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions.
• Project- Business Consultancy

1. Minimum Academic Requirements
Applicants must present certified and translated copies of their undergraduate degree at a minimum of 2ndclass honours or equivalent in a related area.

2. English
A minimum IELTS band level 6.5 (no band lower than 6) or equivalent.

3. Personal statement 
Applicants must submit/upload a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why they wish to undertake the programme, outlining how it fits into their career objectives.

4. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
Applicants are required to submit/upload a current CV (max. 2 pages).

5. References 
Applicants are required to submit/upload 2 references.  One must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) and/or an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment), and/or suitable personal reference.

6. Passport 
A copy of your passport must be submitted/uploaded.

7. Entrance Interview 
Suitable applicants must pass an entrance interview. Interviews are conducted by representatives visiting your country or through video conferencing (Skype).

The fees for MSc (Business and Hospitality) may vary from €4,000 to €8,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Graduates with the skills taught in this programme will be highly valued by a range of business and hospitality organisations, both nationally and internationally. The College will organise recruitment fairs in the final semester to give students the opportunity to meet with future employers.