GY261 · Level 8 · 4 years and 9 months · Interview

Business Studies (International Hotel Management)

Shannon College of Hotel Management · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

468

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About this course

A business degree taught at Shannon College of Hotel Management, mixing hospitality training with business subjects and a lot of paid work experience.

How long
4 years and 9 months
What you study
In first year you train in seven hotel operations areas, rotating every few weeks, and study accounting, marketing, quantitative methods and a second language. Later years cover rooms division, law, HR, finance, revenue management, entrepreneurship and strategic management, with electives like event management.
Placement and abroad
Year 2 is a 12 month paid placement in hotels in Ireland and Europe, and after year 4 there is a paid trainee management placement of at least nine months, typically 12 to 18.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into hotel and hospitality management worldwide, and other options include tourism, consulting, finance, real estate and retail.
Who it suits
Suits students who like working with people, enjoy a hands-on practical course and want to build a career in hotels or hospitality.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026468Published after the final round
2025 474474633
2024 467467627
2023 467467661

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

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