US942 · Level 8 · 4 years

Business Studies with Event Management

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

310

Up 59 points since 2024 (251).

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About this course

A business degree with a focus on planning and running events such as concerts, festivals, conferences and sports events. It mixes the creative side of events with business skills.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early modules cover event planning, event operations, delegate management, accounting, management and marketing. Later you study event design, corporate events, event production, HR, marketing communications and event project management. You plan and run real events as part of your studies.
Placement and abroad
There is a full semester of work placement, or you can study at a partner university in Europe.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in event planning, management, marketing and communication, with event organisers, travel companies, hospitality businesses or tourism organisations, or go on to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are organised, creative and enjoy working in teams on live events.

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About Personal services

Covers hospitality, event management, and sports leisure

Gaining knowledge and skills related to hospitality, travel, leisure, and various personal care services. This field focuses on customer service, business management, event planning, and the cultural aspects of tourism. E.g. Hospitality Management, Event Management, Culinary Arts, Sports and Leisure.

Points history

2023202425120252972026310

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026310Published after the final round
2025 297297368
2024 251251326
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Biology: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Physics/Chemistry: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

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

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