DK853 · Level 8 · 3 years

Business Marketing and Tourism Management

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

306

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About this course

A Level 8 degree that combines business, marketing and tourism with an international focus. You learn how businesses attract and serve visitors.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers tourism operations, accounting, management, marketing, consumer behaviour and a language option. Year 2 adds digital marketing, revenue management, destination management and tourism policy. Year 3 includes industry analytics, business economics and a marketing research paper. You can join an Erasmus+ project week with partner colleges.
Placement and abroad
In Year 2 you do a work placement of at least 12 weeks, and there is a semester abroad option.
Where it can lead
Careers include tourism marketing officer, travel consultant, marketing executive, visitor attraction manager, social media manager and business development manager.
Who it suits
Suits students who like travel, other cultures and languages and are interested in marketing and business.

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About Business and administration

Management, finance, and marketing strategies

Learn how businesses operate and are managed. This field covers various business topics such as finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. Students will learn skills in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and decision-making. E.g. Commerce, Business Studies, International Business.

Points history

2023305202432820252622026306

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026306Published after the final round
2025 262262358
2024 328328388
2023 305280348

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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