Hotel Management - National Trainee Manager Development Programme - Kerry
This programme offers those currently employed or seeking employment in the hotel industry the opportunity to pursue a degree in hotel management while simultaneously working with their sponsoring employer.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
3 years, blended learning.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should currently be employed or seeking employment in a sponsoring hotel before course commencement. Applicants under 23 years of age must have passed five subjects in the Leaving Certificate including Maths and English. Mature applicants, i.e. applicants over 23 years of age by 1st January 2025, are not required to have a Leaving Certificate.
All applicants are required to have a high level of proficiency in English to fully participate in the programme, applicants who have concerns in this regard should contact parttimekerry@mtu.ie to discuss.
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Having successfully completed this programme, students can apply for progression to the BA (Honours) in Hotel Management.
Further information
Commencing in November 2025.
€3,095 per annum (please note fees quoted are for academic year 24/25 and are subject to annual review). Please note eligible participants can avail of up to 37% funding* from Rural Food Skillnet. For details on eligibility contact info@ruralfoodskillnet.com.
*The provision of any funding is subject to the availability of funds to Rural Food Skillnet.
Application Deadline 26th September 2025
This programme offers those currently employed or seeking employment in the hotel industry the opportunity to pursue a degree in hotel management while simultaneously working with their sponsoring employer. Each year the programme will comprise of the delivery of 60 credits of study through a blended learning approach. This programme will require students to spend two blocks of four weeks per annum at MTU Kerry North Campus’ state-of-the-art facilities in the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Department. During this period a number of modules will be delivered. The remaining modules will be delivered online and through work-based learning.
An exit award, the Higher Certificate in Hotel Supervisory Management, is available after successful completion of year two.
Modules
Year 1
Learning at Third Level
Introduction to Hotel Management
Introduction to Hotel Industry
Food and Beverage Studies 1
Work-based Learning 1
Operations 1
Food & Beverage Costing
Hotel Marketing
Communications for Hotel Business
Work-Based Learning 2
Operations 2
Year 2
Food and Beverage Management
Human Resource Management
Work-based Learning 3
Social Media Applications for the Hotel Industry
Room Division Management and CRM
Finance for Hotels
Hotel Law
Selling the Hotel Product
Food & Beverage Studies 2
Work-Based Learning 4
Year 3
Digital Marketing
Management Practice
Human Resource Planning, Recruitment & Selection
Financial Management for Hotel Industry
Work-based Learning Management 1
Facility Planning, Design & Management
Revenue Management for the Hotel Industry
Training & Development
Entrepreneurship - Business Development
Work-based Learning Management 2
Lifelong Learning Office
T: 353 (0)66 719 1701
Email: parttimekerry@mtu.ie