Master of Science in Tourism & Events Management

Program Overview

The Master's in Tourism and Events Management equips students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in event planning, travel management, and business management. Through real-world challenges and industry connections, graduates gain confidence in their management abilities and are prepared for leadership roles in the tourism and event industries. The program's flexible elective courses allow students to tailor their studies to their career aspirations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master's degree in Tourism and Events Management provides students with skills to manage organizations, understand contemporary business management, study areas such as event management, as well as the principles and practice of tourism. The program provides a breadth of topics to give graduates a competitive edge in the tourism and event industries and help them develop advanced practical skills and specialist knowledge. The program immerses students in real-world challenges and gives them access to industry leaders and elective courses to suit their needs for both personal and professional development. The program provides students with the opportunity to gain comprehensive conceptual knowledge and indispensable practical understanding of event planning and travel management. Graduates of this program will have confidence in their management abilities, and be able to achieve the objectives of an organization efficiently and effectively.

Outline:

Module List

| Module Code | Module Name | EQF/MQF level | ECTS | Total hrs of learning | |---|---|---|---|---| | GCM-M03 | Research Methods | 7 | 8 | 200 | | GCM-M04 | Strategic Management | 7 | 8 | 200 | | GCM-M18 | Consumer Behaviour Insights | 7 | 8 | 200 | | GCM-M19 | Services and Relationship Marketing | 7 | 8 | 200 | | GCM-M21 | The Travel and Tourism Business | 7 | 8 | 200 | | GCM-M22 | Entrepreneurship in the Tourism, Events and Hospitality Industry | 7 | 8 | 200 | | GCM-M23 | Digital Marketing and Social Media in Tourism and Events Management | 7 | 8 | 200 | | GCM-M24 | Managing an Event | 7 | 8 | 200 | | GCM-M29 | Major Project | 7 | 26 | 650 |

Assessment:

Module Teaching and Assesment

Module Teaching & Assessment for all modules except Dissertation

The module normally has the following assessment regime:

• Written examination: This typically accounts for some 40% of the final grade and takes the form of a written examination under controlled conditions.
• Individual Essay(s): This typically accounts for some 40% of the final grade and takes the form of a specialized essay.
Students will be required to explore an emerging trend or topic within the theory and practice of the module discipline. This will require an extensive search of the relevant academic and practitioner-based literature and students will need to make reference to both academic and industrial/practitioner sources in their written work.
• Group work: This typically accounts for some 20% of the final grade and takes the form of a report.
A selection of the groups will be invited to present or pitch at the end of the module to a panel.

Module Teaching & Assessment for Dissertation

Each student will be allocated a supervisor who will help them with the development of their project proposal, oversee progress with the project, comment as appropriate on draft materials produced by the student and be available to assist the student with the project, as appropriate. The dissertation/major project is assessed via the production of a dissertation of some 10,000 to 12,000 words in length. Where necessary, a viva voce will be conducted in those instances where the provisional mark is considered to be a marginal pass. To successfully complete the module an overall pass mark of 40% must be achieved.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

For Local/EU Students:

• Evening Classes
• Tuition Fees: €8,650
• Application Fees: €100
• Registration Fees: €250
• Day Classes
• Tuition Fees: €8,400
• Application Fees: €100
• Registration Fees: €250

For International Students:

• Evening Classes
• Tuition Fees: €9,150
• Application Fees: €100
• Visa Sup Doc Fee: €175
• Registration Fees: €250
• Day Classes
• Tuition Fees: €8,650
• Application Fees: €100
• Visa Sup Doc Fee: €175
• Registration Fees: €250
Fees include:
• Assessment fee
• Overall qualification certificate
• Course material tutorial support notes
• Access to online course resources
Monthly discounts are available.