The University of Galway, also known as National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), is a public research university located in Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 1845 as Queen's College, Galway, and became a constituent college of the National University of Ireland in 1908.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, law, medicine, engineering, and science. NUIG is known for its strengths in research, particularly in the areas of biomedicine, environmental science, and human rights.

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This programme is delivered at the Shannon College Campus in Co Clare with your 4th year delivered on the Universities Main Campus in Galway. The BComm in International Hotel Management at Shannon College incorporates a full Commerce Degree with an emphasis on hospitality, tourism and the development of communication and leadership skills. Students have the opportunity to study on two universities campuses and experience 21 months of paid international work placement as part of this exciting degree programme. Students who choose this degree will develop a unique set of skills combining professional practical training, language development, hands on work experience in the international hotel industry and extensive commerce theory specialising in a chosen business field. Students will gain international experience during their studies, making them highly sought after graduates. This has been reflected in the 100% employment record on graduation day since the college was founded in 1951. This is a very unique and versatile qualification, perfect for a student who is interested in a career in the international hotel industry or business. Show less

Year 1 (60 Credits)
Optional SC1110: English as a Foreign Language - 10 Credits - Semester 1
Optional SC1111: French - 10 Credits - Semester 1
Optional SC1112: Spanish - 10 Credits - Semester 1
Optional SC1113: German - 10 Credits - Semester 1
Optional SC1114: Intercultural Communications - 10 Credits - Semester 1
Required SC1120: Introduction to Management Accounting - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required SC1121: Culinary Kitchen Practical - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required SC1100: Accommodation Services/Front Office Operations - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required SC1102: Skills for Work Life - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required SC1105: Food and Beverage 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required SC1101: Information Technology - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required SC1106: Principles of Management - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required SC1104: F & B1 - Restaurant Service Practical - 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required SC1119: Introduction to Financial Accounting - 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required SC1107: Quantitative Methods - 5 Credits - Semester 2
Year 2 (30 Credits)
Optional SC2102: English as a Foreign Language - 10 Credits - Semester 3
Optional SC2103: French - 10 Credits - Semester 3
Optional SC2104: Spanish - 10 Credits - Semester 3
Optional SC2105: German - 10 Credits - Semester 3
Optional SC2106: Intercultural Communications - 10 Credits - Semester 3
Required SC2101: Placement Project - 10 Credits - Semester 3
Required SC2100: Progress Reports - 10 Credits - Semester 3
Year 3 (60 Credits)
Optional SC3210: Intercultural Communications 2 - 10 Credits - Semester 5
Optional SC3206: French - 10 Credits - Semester 5
Optional SC3207: English as a Foreign Lanuage - 10 Credits - Semester 5
Optional SC3209: Spanish - 10 Credits - Semester 5
Optional SC3208: German - 10 Credits - Semester 5
Required SC3222: Management Accounting 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required SC3200: Food & Beverage 2 - 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required SC3201: Principles of Marketing - 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required SC3205: Economics for the Hospitality Industry - 5 Credits - Semester 5
Required SC3221: Mathematics for Business - 5 Credits - Semester 5
Optional SC3214: Information Technology for Business - 5 Credits - Semester 6
Optional SC3223: Financial Accounting 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 6
Optional SC4128: Intercultural Communication and Management - 5 Credits - Semester 6
Required SC3211: Rooms Division Management - 5 Credits - Semester 6
Required SC3219: Managerial Economics - 5 Credits - Semester 6
Required SC3204: Business Finance - 5 Credits - Semester 6
Required SC3213: Human Resource Management - 5 Credits - Semester 6
Year 4 (60 Credits)
Optional MK314: Media & Marketing Communications - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional AY308: Taxation I - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MS325: Contemporary Project Management - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MS321: Web & Interactive Media Design - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MK3101: Cases in Marketing Strategy - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional EC369: Money And Banking - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MK311: The Marketing of Services - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MG326: Employee Relations: Rights And Obligations - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MG328: Human Resource Management - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional AY321: Management Accounting II - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MS218: Database Technologies - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional EC345: Health Economics - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional EC388: Environmental And Natural Resource Economics - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional EC3105: Econometrics - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MG3101: Contemporary Issues in Work and Organisations - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional EC3101: Microeconomics and Public Policy - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MK3104: Marketing Research - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MS222: Decision Modelling and Analytics - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MS414: Business Intelligence and Analytics - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional AY325: International Financial Reporting II - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional CI300: Doing Business in China - Language & Culture 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MS403: IS Strategy & Planning - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional IE309: Operations Research - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MG3104: Ethics and Corporate Responsibility - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MG3111: Entrepreneurial Finance - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MG3113: Megatrends - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MG3110: Entrepreneurship - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Required EC423: Ireland in the Global Economy - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional SH355: Economic And Social Spanish III - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional GR355: Applied Language - German - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional FR355: French - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MG307: New Enterprise Development - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MS323: User Experience Design - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MG7102: Leading and Managing People - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MK8103: Integrated Marketing Communications - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MG335.3: Innovation and Entrepeneurship - 5 Credits - Semester 7
Optional MK301: Marketing Research - 10 Credits - Semester 7
Optional AY319: Taxation II - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MK341: Brand Management - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MS319: Enterprise Systems - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MK3103: Digital Marketing Planning - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MG323: International Business - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional AY322: Management Accounting III - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional EC362: Economics Of Financial Markets - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MG3102: Work in a Global Context - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional EC3102: Macroeconomics and Public Policy - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MK3105: Marketing Analytics - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MG3100: Human Resource Practice - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MS4101: Implementing Digital Innovation - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional AY314: Business Finance II - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MK303: Global Marketing - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional AY326: International Financial Reporting III - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional EC386: Public Economics - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional CI301: Doing Business in China - Language & Culture 2 - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional EC3100: Economics and Philosophy - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional CI200: Doing Business in China - Language & Culture 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional ME353: Quality Systems - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MG3112: Entrepreneurial Leadership and Management - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MG3114: Founder Selling - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional EC3104: Agricultural and Food Economics - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional EC429: Marine Economics - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional EC3106: Behavioural Finance - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Required MG3109: Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Required MG3103: Business Strategy - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional SH358.II: Spanish Language III (Applied) - 15 Credits - Semester 8
Optional GR356: Applied Language - German - 15 Credits - Semester 8
Optional FR356: French - 15 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MS8101: Implementing Digital Innovation - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MK8104: Negotiation Skills - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Optional MG8104: Business Strategy - 5 Credits - Semester 8
Year 5 (30 Credits)
Required SC5100: Placement Reports - 20 Credits - Semester 9
Required SC5101: Viva Voce Interview - 10 Credits - Semester 9

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The National University of Ireland Galway, commonly known as University of Galway or simply NUI Galway, is a public research university located in Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 1845 as Queen's College Galway and became a university in 1908. NUI Galway is one of Ireland's leading universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation, and a reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. The university has five colleges - Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies; Business, Public Policy and Law; Engineering and Informatics; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. NUI Galway offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, science and technology, medicine, nursing, and business. NUI Galway is known for its research excellence, with particular strengths in areas such as biomedical science, environmental science, humanities and social sciences, and information technology. The university has several research institutes and centers focused on these areas, and has established partnerships with leading research institutions around the world. The university is located on a beautiful campus on the banks of the River Corrib, just a short walk from the vibrant city center of Galway. With its lively cultural scene, excellent restaurants and pubs, and easy access to the stunning natural beauty of the west coast of Ireland, Galway is a popular destination for students from around the world.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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