Course Overview

The MSc in Hospitality Performance, Revenue and Asset Management fosters the analytical and revenue-focused mindset graduates will need to forecast future performance, whilst also predicting and mitigating risk. Students will learn to exploit business analytics, performance, and yield management techniques, enabling them to become more adaptable to the needs of the dynamic business environment. Modules include: Performance and Revenue Management, Hotel Asset Management, Strategy and Innovation for Hospitality, and Business Analytics Fundamentals.

The programme will be offered on a full-time basis over one academic year or on a part-time basis over two academic years. The programme will consist of lectures, seminars, industry exposure, experiential learning, in-company study, computer-based simulation, guest speakers and projects in the relevant subjects.

Applications and Selections

Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System. Supporting documents that may be required are listed here.

Entrance Interview 
Suitable applicants must pass an entrance interview. Interviews are conducted by representatives visiting your country or through video conferencing (Zoom).

Who Teaches this Course

  • Adrian Sylver, Shannon College of Hotel Management
  • Celine Ryan, Shannon College of Hotel Management
  • Dr Sean T. Ruane, Shannon College of Hotel Management
  • Danielle Martin, Shannon College of Hotel Management
  • Dr Maria Palma-Fahey, Shannon College of Hotel Management
  • Sarah Ryan, Shannon College of Hotel Management
  • Dr Finian O’Driscoll, Shannon College of Hotel Management
  • Kate O’Connell, Shannon College of Hotel Management
  • Tracy Hegarty, Shannon College of Hotel Management

Requirements and Assessment

Supporting documents that may be required are listed here.

Entrance Interview 
Suitable applicants must pass an entrance interview. Interviews are conducted by representatives visiting your country or through video conferencing (Zoom).

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Candidates for the MSc in Hospitality Performance, Revenue and Asset Management will normally hold, or expect to hold before the programme commences, an undergraduate degree, usually a Second Class Honours or equivalent in a related area. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if applicable. Applicants will also be invited to a short interview.

Additional Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Duration

1 year, full-time; 2 years, part-time

Next start date

September 2024

A Level Grades ()

Average intake

15

QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes

Closing Date

No set closing date. See offer rounds website for information.

NFQ level

Mode of study

ECTS weighting

90

Award

CAO

Course code

MSC-HPRA

Course Outline

The programme will be offered on a full-time basis over one academic year or on a part-time basis over two academic years. To be eligible for the award of the MSc in Hospitality Performance, Revenue and Asset Management, candidates must successfully complete modules to a total of 90 ECTS. A candidate who has passed all modules other than Semester 3 within a period of two years from commencement of the programme shall be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Business.

Full-time 

Semester 1

  • Global Business and International HRM
  • Information Technology for Hospitality
  • Performance and Revenue Management
  • Business Analytics Fundamentals

Semester 2

  • Hotel Asset Management
  • Intercultural Communication for Business
  • Project Management
  • Strategy and Innovation for Hospitality

Semester 3—there are two options available. Both options focus on: Strategy, Performance, Revenue and Asset Management.

  • Option 1: Research Thesis
  • Option 2: Internship
Part-time

Year 1:

Semester 1

  • Performance and Revenue Management
  • Business Analytics Fundamentals

Semester 2

  • Intercultural Business Communication
  • Hotel Asset Management

Year 2:

Semester 3

  • Global Business and International HRM
  • Information Technology for Business

Semester 4

  • Project Management
  • Strategy and Innovation for Hospitality

Semester 5–there are two options available. Both options focus on: Strategy, Performance, Revenue and Asset Management.

  • Option 1: Research Thesis
  • Option 2: Internship

 

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

By completing this programme, graduates will have attained the necessary attributes and skills needed to work in both national and global businesses in the fields of revenue management, performance management, and asset management. Examples of possible career paths include:

  • Business/Data Analyst
  • Pricing Analyst
  • Asset Manager

Who’s Suited to This Course

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills Employers Value

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Course Fees

Fees: EU

€10,140 full-time; €5,105 part-time p.a. 2024/25

Fees: Tuition

€10,000 full-time; €5,000 part-time p.a. 2024/25

Fees: Student levy

€140 full-time; €105 part-time p.a. 2024/25

Fees: Non EU

€18,000 p.a. (€18,140 p.a. including levy) 2024/25

 

Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant – please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €4,000 towards your tuition (2023/24).  You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee.  An F5 grant is where SUSI will pay tuition up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €140.

Postgraduate fee breakdown = Tuition (EU or NON EU) + Student levy as outlined above.

Note to non-EU students: learn about the 24-month Stayback Visa here

Find out More

Loraine Kavanagh
Programme Leader
T: +353 91 497 238
E: loraine.kavanagh@universityofgalway.ie

Shannon College of Hotel Management
Shannon Airport
Co Clare
www.shannoncollege.com