Key Benefits

• Gain a Certificate in Event Management to add to your CV
• Flexible online study with unlimited tutor support via phone and email
• Developed by experienced event managers

Potential Career Outcomes

The Career Academy’s Hospitality & Tourism graduates are often employed in Hotels and Travel Agencies upon graduation. On completion, you may be able to apply for jobs such as:

• Hotel Manager
• Tour Operator
• Event & Conference Organiser
• Leisure Activity Co-Ordinator

Career Projections

Each year about 9 Million people visit the country earning Ireland €6 Billion in economic activity. Tourism Ireland projects a 6% increase in tourism related revenue over the next 5 years resulting in an increase in supply for Hospitality and Tourism related jobs. The salary range for hospitality and tourism is between €20,000 – €35,000 per year.

Sources: Jobs Ireland, Tourism Ireland

Course modules

• HPTG144 – Scope and Nature of Event Management
• HPTG145 – Creating a concept and developing a theme
• HPTG146 – The planning process – Physical and Human Resources
• HPTG147 – Project Logistics – the venue, catering, speakers and entertainment
• HPTG148 – Marketing an Event including PR
• HPTG149 – Budgeting and Financial Management
• HPTG150 – Risk Management
• HPTG151 – Staging the Event
• HPTG152 – After the Event