Tourism with Business
The aim of this programme is to prepare students to work in the tourism and related industries. The modules enable knowledge of tourism practice, heritage and advanced IT and business skills. At level 6 there is also a focus on business management that includes human resources, finance, customer service and economics.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
Any QQI Level 5 Certificate (no specific module requirements)
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Employment
With the imminent arrival of Center Parcs, tourism related industries are expected to grow in County Longford. Reception, customer service, tourist information, accommodation, bookings, accounts and concierge are all areas that graduates will be equipped to work in. The business skills and knowledge will also prepare students with entrepreneurial ambitions for the increasing tourist market and customer base in the midlands.
Graduates of this course have secured employment in areas such as
Reception
Customer Service
Tourist Information
Accommodation
Accounts & Bookings
Marketing
Management
Administration
Progression to Degree Programmes
This course offers progression to Year 2 of the following in AIT:
Degree in Hospitality Management
Further information
Contact the College for Fees
Maintenance Grants
Students in our College are eligible under the same conditions that apply to Third Level Institutions for the Government paid Maintenance Grant. Apply to SUSI on www.susi.ie
Course Content
Tourism Policy & Practice 6N2106
Business Management 6N4310
Finance 6N4165
Applied Economics 6N4091
Customer Service 6N0697
Work Experience 6N1946
Marketing Management 6N4188
Spreadsheets 6N4089
International Work Experience
Students have the opportunity to participate in a three week international work placement in Tenerife in Oct/Feb as part of an Erasmus + Programme. For all other students there is a two week work placement requirement in a tourism related setting.
6M5012 - Tourism with Business
Course Coordinator – Claire Prunty
Email: cprunty.tcl@lwetb.ie
T: 043 3345455
F: 043 3345497
E: admin.tcl@lwetb.ie