BComm in International Hotel Management
College of Business, Public Policy & Law, Shannon College of Hotel Management
CAO Code: GY262
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Entry Points (2024)
#712 including interview points
Course Overview
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.
Who Teaches this Course
Commerce at the Virtual Open Day
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What Our Students Say
Ian Moloney | BComm Graduate 2021
Having always had a strong interest in business and languages I chose to pursue a career in Hospitality which perfectly intersected my subject interests and personality type.I chose to enroll for the BComm in International Hotel Management for the opportunities it afforded me to specialize in areas like marketing and human resource management while being able to travel the world.I spent my fourth year based on the campus of University Galway where I specialized in Human Resource Management while taking on a number of Marketing Modules including web and interactive media design, media & marketing communications & brand management to name but a few.Combining my educational background in marketing and my love for photography and graphic design I moved to Killarney and started working with the O'Donoghue Ring Collection as a Digital Marketing Executive and have recently been appointed the role of Senior Group Marketing Executivein Connect with Ian
Killian Fitzpatrick | BComm Graduate 2020
As a BComm student, I spent my final year in Galway where I focused on Marketing as a business discipline, before my final year placement in Ballynahinch Castle.After completing my placement I was delighted to be promoted to Guest Relations Manager and most recently to Hotel Operations Manager where I focus on the operation of the hotel aswell as our wonderful guests each day, creating lasting memories for them.I certainly have Shannon to thank for laying the foundations for my career that I hope goes from strength to strength. Learning to be an ultimate professional comes from my training in Shannon and our alumni can be easily identified all across the world.in Connect with Killian
Katie Raeburn | BComm Graduate 2020
Not only have I gained invaluable international experience and professionalism, but I have also had the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's best leaders, in some of the best hotels in the world. In addition, I have grown a global network and made lifelong friends and memories. I am currently working with ‘Shackle’, a hospitality tech start-up, as a member of the Customer Success team. We are developing an app for hotels to enhance both the guest experience and operational efficiency. I am extremely grateful for the opportunities my experience at Shannon has allowed for and I am excited to see what the future holds, as the industry bounces back stronger and more innovative than ever!in Connect with Katie
Ellen MCGrath | UG BBS 2019 & PG 2021
Shannon College of Hotel Management gives you the tools and the attitude to be successful and driven in your career. When I look back, I can confidently say that choosing Shannon College was one of the best decisions I have made for my career. The curriculum also allows you to develop a certain skill set which is a prerequisite to be successful within the business and hospitality industry, ranging from personality development, work ethic, interpersonal and soft skills as well as language development. The BComm Degree allowed me to focus on a business discipline during my final year, which I spent on University of Galway’s main campus. Students have the option to focus on disciplines in various fields such as Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Accounting and Economics.in Connect with Ellen
Ceri Miller | Personal Lines Account Executive, LHK Insurance Ltd
I studied the Bachelor of Commerce in Digital Business & International Hotel Management through Shannon College and spent a year studying at University of Galway. With the courses in SCHM, you really do gain an extensive knowledge of Commerce, Business and Management, which is extremely transferable and not just applicable to Hotel Management.in Connect with Ceri
Arun Singh | BDO Limerick, Accountants, Audit, Tax Consultants
Shannon College of Hotel Management gives you the tools and the attitude to be successful and driven in your career. When I look back, I can confidently say that choosing Shannon College was one of the best decisions I have made for my career. The curriculum also allows you to develop a certain skill set which is a prerequisite to be successful within the business and hospitality industry, ranging from personality development, work ethic, interpersonal and soft skills as well as language development. The BComm Degree allowed me to focus on a business discipline during my final year, which I spent on University of Galway’s main campus. Students have the option to focus on disciplines in various fields such as Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Accounting and Economics.in Connect with Arun
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