About Bachelor Of Science In Tourism And Event Management in Institute of Technology Carlow

The tourism and event management sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in our economy. Two key growth areas of tourism are heritage tourism and event management. This course provides students with specialised modules in both heritage tourism and event management. Students will also become proficient in applying practical business concepts and digital skills to help them to understand the key issues facing modern tourism and event management.

This three year course will prepare graduates to develop crucial transferable business and life skills in the tourism and event sector. It includes a semester long placement that will bring students into direct contact with key tourism organisations. This will provide valuable experience and enhance employability skills. Students will also have the option to study abroad.

This course has been developed in consultation with a number of unique attractions and event management organisations. Such collaboration will ensure a high calibre of graduates to support and enhance this dynamic and exciting sector.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course? 

Graduates of this course will have an understanding and appreciation of arts, culture and heritage combined with business acumen and event management skills. They will be a valuable asset to the local, regional and national tourism industries.

Students on this course will develop a strong management background in the context of tourism and events management, this combined with transferable life skills will enable them to take up full-time positions in a diverse range of careers such as; festival manager; event organiser; marketing executive; tourism executive; fundraising officer and entrepreneur, amongst many more.

Graduates may apply for year 4 of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Tourism and Event Mangement.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5.0 IELTS in each component)
• TOEFL: iBT 70 , CBT 213 , PBT 550
• PTE: 50 - 57