Sligo College of Further Education Tourism Studies and Event Management

Course Aim

This one year full-time course provides students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for the dynamic world of Tourism and Event Management. This course is designed to help students develop the essential skills and techniques which form the basis for a career in tourism, business or the hospitality industry. The course comprises both theoretical and practical modules, and students will gain an understanding of business and marketing.

Course Content

• Tourism Information & Administration
• Tourism Principles & Practice
• The Internet
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Web Authoring
• Digital Marketing
• Event Production

Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy