Course Summary
The MSc in Business and Hospitality is designed for those who wish to develop their knowledge of hospitality systems, trends and business applications. It is designed as a specialist course which assists students in blending their existing talents and experience with advanced hospitality and business skills as well as knowledge needed to manage a modern hospitality organisation.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a Second-Class Honours Level 8?primary degree with some relevant work experience.
Academic entry requirements standardised per country are available?here.?
English Language Entry Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, an English language proficiency of IELTS score of 6.5 is required (with no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.?
Application Details
Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.
An application requires a registration fee of 35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).
Next start date: September 2026
Fees
Fees: EU
10,140 full-time; 5,105 part-time p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Tuition
10,000 full-time; 5,000 part-time p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Student levy
140 full-time; 105 part-time p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
18,000 p.a. (18,140 p.a. including levy) 2024/25
Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay 4,000 towards your tuition (2023/24). You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. An F5 grant is where SUSI will pay tuition up to a maximum of 6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of 140.
Postgraduate fee breakdown = Tuition (EU or NON EU) + Student levy as outlined above.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
Gain a competitive edge with industry-focused modules like Strategy and Innovation for Business and Data Analytics Fundamentals. These courses equip you with the high-demand skills employers seek in todays data-driven business world.
Graduates have found employment in a range of business and hospitality industries including hotels, travel agencies, and retail.
Duration
2 years, part-time