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Business Studies (International Hotel Management)

College of Business, Public Policy & Law, Shannon College of Hotel Management
Title of Award
Bachelor of Business Studies
CAO Code
GY261
CAO Points
#467(2024)
Average Intake
85
Delivery
On Campus
QQI/FET/FETAC Places
3
Award Type
Major
Next Intake
September 2025
Duration
4 years and 9 months

Why Choose This Course?

Work Placements

21 months of Paid Work Placement.

Employability

Gain in-demand skills for any industry; supported by a 100% graduate employment record since 1951.

Practical Training

Professional training at Shannon builds essential hands-on skills to become a global leader in hospitality.

Unique Course

Shannon’s unique course builds professionalism, hospitality, and leadership through it's Commitment to Excellence.

Course Information

Accreditations & Awards

Rousepat testimonial
Hannah testimonial
Aamir testimonial
Leah testimonial

A degree in hospitality and business equips you with versatile skills in leadership, service, and management that open doors across global industries.

Rousepat Antat -

The Shelbourne Hotel, Autograph Collection, Dublin, Ireland.

The “Shannon family” isn’t just a phrase, it’s a real sense of belonging and lifelong connection. Shannon has helped shape not just my academic and professional path, but also who I am as a person. I couldn’t imagine a better place to study. My second-year placement at the Ritz-Carlton Abama in Tenerife has definitely been the highlight for me. Hands-on work, improving my Spanish, & meeting people from all over the world. Don’t overthink it, take the leap. Hospitality might feel outside your comfort zone now, but you’re a people person, and that’s exactly why you’ll end up loving it.

Hannah O’Flanagan -

Year 4 Student.

It was perhaps one of the best decisions I made to move from India to Ireland to join Shannon College. Everything from the course itself to the style of teaching and the peers I study and live with are elements I am extremely grateful for. The professional aspect of hospitality is introduced from day one and stays with you for life. It has changed the way I look at myself, and how I carry myself within the professional industry, and it has certainly set me up for my next chapter as I embark on my final year placement in Beverly Hills.

Aamir Husain -

The Maybourne Beverly Hills USA.

The time I spent as a student in Shannon College of Hotel Management was incredibly educational, rewarding and filled with the fondest memories.

Leah McCarthy Cahill

BBS Graduate 2024. Group & Event Sales Executive, Seraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh.

Rachel testimonial

One of the key benefits of studying at Shannon lies in its community - comprised of alumni & faculty. Together, they are the pillars of its success. Often referred to as a family, Shannon's sense of community becomes evident once you become a part of it. Throughout your time here, lecturers and staff offer unwavering guidance and support, which is unmatched to any other course and extends far beyond graduation. The ethos at Shannon instils true hospitality in its students, which we carry with us as alumni. This mindset is what distinguishes Shannon students from everyone else.

Rachel O’Connell

BBS Graduate 2024. Banqueting Manager at the Armada Hotel Spanish Point, Co. Clare.

Zelda testimonial

With 2 years of international paid placements, a 100% employment record and a career that will take you all over the world, opportunities are endless.

Zelda Hickey

Year 2 Placement, Clardiges Hotel, Maybourne Group, London, UK.

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Why University of Galway?

World renowned research led university nestled in the vibrant heart of Galway city on Ireland's scenic West Coast.

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World University Ranking

Based on the QS World University Rankings

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Ranked first in Ireland for Sustainable Development

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5th in the EU for our Commitment to Sustainability

Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings

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University of Galway is ranked in the Top 2% of Universities Globally

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Meet Our Alumni

Course Introduction

Your Passport to the World  

If you're passionate about business and love working with people in a fast-paced, exciting industry full of travel and global opportunities, this course is perfect for you. Our Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management is a unique programme that blends a full business degree with hands-on hospitality training, paid international work placements, and language studies. With a 100% graduate employment rate, strong industry links, and a powerful global alumni network, this degree is your passport to a world of exciting career possibilities

Shannon College UG Prospectus 2025
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