Business Tourism & Event Management
MICE - Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions is a rapidly growing industry in Ireland. Demand for professional event managers has increased as organisations seek to engage with their customers and other key stakeholders in more innovative ways. The event manager oversees and arranges all aspects of the event and so needs excellent organisation skills along with creativity in their approach to problem solving.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Advanced Certificate in Business Tourism & Event Management graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Event and Marketing Co-ordinator
Conference Centre Co-ordinator
Event Manager
Hotel Manager
Visitor Experience Manager in a Tourist Attraction
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
TU Dublin Event Management 8
ATU Donegal Business 8
ATU Sligo Tourism with Event Management 8
TUS Midlands Midwest Hospitality Management with International placement 8
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 80.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee € 70.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Galileo/Global Distribution System (GDS) fee, if required is also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
LTS7 - Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business Tourism and Event Management
Is This Course Right For You?
This course is aimed at learners who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the tourism & event management industry. Learners may also further their education into areas of hospitality or events management, which offer excellent career opportunities both in Ireland and internationally. Applicants for this Advanced Certificate course must have already successfully obtained a QQI Level 5 in Tourism with Business or equivalent qualification.
What Will You Study?
You will complete various practical and theory modules that will advance your knowledge of this unique area. In addition, you will gain hands on experience through Galileo, a computerised (GDS) reservation system used in travel agencies and airports. Field trips/ visits may also be scheduled as part of the programme.
Areas of study to include:
Tourism Policy and Practice
Global Distribution System (Galileo)
Sales Presentation
Irish Cultural and Natural Heritage
Business Management
Event Management
Computerised Accounts
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments/Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Final Examinations
6M5012 - Tourism with Business
Qualifications
6M5012 QQI Level 6 Tourism with Business
Travel Training Company
City and Guilds
VIASINC
For more information on this course, please contact Melanie Keith.
E-mail: melaniekeith@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie