Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management (BBS)
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management (BBS) prepares students for a career in business management in the hotel industry which can be applied in a host of other industries.
| Degree Level | Level 8 Honours Degree |
| CAO Code | SN001 |
| CAO Cut Off Points in 2009 | 451 including interview points >>interview details |
Course Structure
Year 1: Study in Shannon
Practical Training
Students rotate between five professional practical classes every two weeks (Culinary Studies, Restaurant and Bar Management, Accommodation, Food Science and IT).
Business Basics
Accounting, Economics, Principles of Management, Front Office and Business Communications are introduced in this year.
Language Studies
Students study their second language (French, German, Spanish or English) to prepare them for their Year 2 Placement.
Year 2: Twelve Month Placement
Professional Work Placement
12 month professional placement in leading Irish hotels to reinforce practical training in Year 1 and build knowledge of industry practice and systems. This is an operative placement where students will have an opportunity to get an in-depth knowledge of the day to day operations of a hotel.
Locations
Placement locations include Switzerland, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, the UK and Ireland. Visa requirements and the foreign language option that students are pursuing determines the location of the placement.
Year 3: Study in Shannon
Industry Knowledge
Food and Beverage Studies, Accommodation Management and Hospitality and Business Law prepare students for leadership roles in the industry.
Business Studies
Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Quantitative Methods and Principles of Services Marketing are introduced in this year. Language studies are continued from Year 1 and Year 2.
Leadership Development
Students are given the opportunity to showcase their skills, knowledge and leadership potential at college events throughout the year, including graduation, fundraising events, social committees and open restaurant experiences.
Year 4: Study in Shannon
Strategic Business Subjects
Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Financial Management and International Human Resource Management are studied in Year 4 to prepare students for the business management roles they will take on in their careers. Language studies are continued in the final year also.
Strategic Decision Making
Strategic industry subjects such as Environment and Economics of Tourism, Hotel Management Information Systems and Entrepreneurship are essential for students who are soon to become decision makers in hotels. Students also complete a Research Project in their final year.
End of Year 4: Nine Month Trainee Management Placement
Trainee Management Placement/Internship
At the end of Year 4, students undertake a 9 month trainee management placement/internship in hotels in worldwide locations. International hotel companies visit Shannon College to recruit Year 4 students onto management development programmes and similar paths in prestigious properties around the world.
Subjects
ACCA Exemptions
Shannon College graduates of the BBS are eligible to receive up to four exemptions from ACCA exams. The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a global body for certified accountants. The ACCA award accounting qualifications which are recognised around the world. Further information: >>Click Here
Postgraduate Studies
Honours graduates of the Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management are eligible to pursue postgraduate studies (including Masters programmes) in many different academic fields.
