Prospectus 2021 Shannon College of Hotel Management 2020/2021 OPEN EVENTS

Due to COVID 19 we will having a number of virtual open events throughout the year. We also hope to have a number of onsite events where pre-booking will be essential in order to comply with social distancing.

We will be having a virtual open event on November 4th from at 6pm. Please email [email protected] to register your interest.

Open Evenings October 20th, 2020 and February 17th, 2021 (These dates are subject to change) The open evenings start at 17.00 sharp and include talks, presentations, demonstrations and a work placement exhibition.

Open Days November 26th, 2020 and April 23rd, 2021 (These dates are subject to change) Students parents and teachers are welcome to visit the College between 10.30 and 13.00. Talks will commence at 11.30am.

We also welcome private campus visits which must be organised in advance.

Booking Booking is mandatory to ensure social distancing measures can take place. Please contact Joan in the Admission Office; Phone: 091 497212 or email: [email protected] to arrange a campus visit. ABOUT US

A College of NUI Galway In August 2015, Shannon College of Hotel Management amalgamated with NUI Galway and is now a College of the University. The College campus remains in Shannon but all students will now be registered students of NUI Galway and all degrees will be awarded by the University. The new status firmly places Shannon College in the mainstream university system.

In addition to graduating with a BBS or a BComm in International Hotel Management, the Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) also awards a full professional membership to the Shannon College graduates.

Professional Practical Training 100% Employment Professional practical training is a core component of a Shannon College degree. Particularly in Year 1 (in Shannon College) on Graduation Day and in Year 2 (on placement), students develop practical skills and a level of attention to detail to match the professional Since 1951, Shannon College has maintained a standard found in the world’s top hotels. The training involves 100% student employment record every year on 20 hours per week in Year 1 rotating between Culinary Kitchen graduation day. This unrivalled record is a reflection Practical, Restaurant Services Practical, Accommodation of the hard work and achievements of students Services, Front Office Operations and Information throughout their four year degree at Shannon. Technology, Skills for Work Life, HACCP and Food Science.

The employment record is facilitated by: Professional Ethos The structured environment at Shannon College empowers students to develop a high level of professionalism and a The industry The structured sense of Hospitality. Shannon College students are easily readiness work placements identified by their college suit. The ethos of 'Commitment to of students after throughout Excellence’ is central to the teaching and learning at Shannon completing College and students develop leadership, organisational and the degree a Shannon teamwork skills by participating in college events such as programme College degree graduation, open days, fundraising, social and sports activities.

Business Education

Students gain a firm grounding in all key areas of The long standing business and management which help students to relationship The reputation develop their business skills, commercial awareness, between of our graduates innovation and management skills. This allows students Shannon College worldwide to have a successful career in Hotel Management and and our many other fast changing global business careers. hotel partners

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HOTEL PARTNERS include

Canada UK Belgium • Aloft Brussels Schuman Hotel • Dolce La Hulpe • Le Place d’Armes • Four Points • Le Royal Hotel & Resort Channel Islands Luxembourg • Martin’s Chateau du Lac, Genval • Sofitel Luxembourg Europe • Marriott Hotel Grand Place Brussels • Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel USA • Sofitel Brussels Le Louise • Monte Carlo Bay Resort Monaco CANADA • Fairmont Banff Springs • Avani Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa U.A.E. • Fairmont Chateau Whistler • Banyan Tree Resort • Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta • Constance Ephelia Resort • Hilton Seychelles, Labriz Resort & Spa Hong Kong CHINA • Raffles Seychelles • Amanyangyun AMAN Hotel, Shanghai • Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa • InterContinental Shanghai Pudong • The H Resort, Beau Vallon Beach • Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai • Rosewood Sanya, Hainan SPAIN • Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou • Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa Spain • PGA Catalunya Resort, Girona FRANCE • The Ritz-Carlton Abama, Tenerife • Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez • Sheraton - La Caleta Resort & Spa, Tenerife Seychelles • InterContinental Carlton Cannes • Terre Blance Hotel Spa Golf Resort SWITZERLAND • Hotel d’Angleterre, Geneva GERMANY • Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin THE CHANNEL ISLANDS • Le Méridien Frankfurt • Duke of Richmond Hotel, Guernsey • The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg • The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, Guernsey • Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt • Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Frankfurt THAILAND • Mandarin Oriental Bangkok HONG KONG • Intercontinental Hong Kong UAE • Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong • Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai • Ritz-Carlton, Doha IRELAND • Ritz Carlton, Dubai • Resort, Co. Limerick • Rosewood Abu Dhabi UK continued • Ardilaun Hotel, Galway • The Quay Hotel and Spa, Wales • , Co Mayo UK • The Renaissance London Heathrow • Ballynahinch Castle Hotel & Estate, Gal- • Berkeley Hotel, London • The Ritz, London way • Chesterfield Hotel, Red Carnation, London • The Savoy, London • Clayton Hotel, Cork City • Claridges, London • Clayton Hotel, Galway • Clayton Hotel, City of London USA • Clontarf Castle, • Clayton Hotel, Cardiff Lane • Baltimore Marriott Waterfront • Conrad Hotel Dublin • Connaught Hotel, London • Boston Harbour Hotel, Boston • Dromoland Castle, Co Clare • Fairmont St Andrews, • Crown Plaza Denver • Druids Glen Resort, Co Wicklow • Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane • Crown Plaza, Redondo Beach, CA • Dunraven Arms, Co Limerick • Intercontinental London - the O2 • Crowne Plazas San Jose, Silicon Valley • Glenlo Abbey, Galway • JW Grosvenor House, Park Lane, london • Dupont Circle, Washington • The Fota Island Resort, Cork • Kensington Hotel, Doyle Collection, London • Eliot Hotel Boston • The Glenroyal Hotel, Co Kildare • Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh • Fitzpatrick’s Hotel, New York & Grand Central • The Grand Hotel Malahide, Dublin • Lanesborough London • Hotel Indigo Downtown Los Angeles • The Gresham Hotel, Dublin • Mandarin Oriental London • Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indianapolis • The Intercontinental, Dublin • Marriott Hotel, Park Lane, London • Intercontinental Austin, Texas • The Johnstown Estate, Co Meath • Park Plaza London Riverbank • InterContinental LA • The K Club, Co Kildare • Pennyhill Park Hotel, Surrey • InterContinental New York Barclay • The Marker Hotel, Dublin • Regents Park Hotel, Piccadilly, London • InterContinental The Mark Hopkins, San Francis- • The Merrion Hotel • Rosewood, London co • The Westbury Hotel, Dublin • Rubens at Palace Hotel, Red Carnation, London • JW Marriott Austin, Texas • Parknasilla Hotel Resort, Co Kerry • Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Hotel • Lotte New York Palace, New York • Radisson Blu St Helens, Dublin • Sofitel London Heathrow • Reeds at Shelter Haven, New Jersey • Radisson Blu, Limerick • South Lodge, West Sussex • Rosewood Sand Hill, CA • Riu Plaza, The Gresham, Dublin • The Goring, London • Row NYC, Hotel • The Savoy Hotel, Limerick • The Grove, Hertfordshire • Sheraton Erie Bayfront, Pennsylvania • The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin • The Meridien, London • The Four Seasons, Boston • Westin Hotel, Dublin • The Montague on the Gardens, London • Westin Milwaukee Downtown

Locations reflects student placements over recent academic years. Placement locations change year to year depending on industry demands, immigration regulations and student preferences.

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Canada UK Belgium Ireland Germany Channel Islands Luxembourg France Switzerland USA Monaco Spain

U.A.E. China

Hong Kong

Thailand

Seychelles

STUDENTS PLACED IN OVER

A HOTEL CAREER 130 HOTELS The hotel industry offers diverse opportunities for success in business, ACROSS ranging from careers in luxurious, independent 5 star hotels to highly efficient and profitable hotel chains for the more price conscious guest.

SALARIES IN THE HOTEL BUSINESS 17COUNTRIES ROLE FROM General Manager €70,000 - €150,000 Front Office Manager €34,000 - €50,000 Accommodation Manager €32,000 - €50,000 Bar/Restaurant Manager €33,000 - €50,000 Event Manager €32,000 - €50,000 Director of Sales & Marketing €50,000 - €85,000 Director of Food & Beverage €80,000 - €100,000 Revenue Manager €42,000 - €65,000 Human Resource Manager €37,000 - €75,000 Deputy General/Operations Manager €43,000 - €80,000 Financial Controller €47,000 - €90,000

Source: Get a life in Tourism Magazine (2020). Salary rates are an average guide. They are indicative rates and vary depending on location, hotel size and grade.

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COURSE INFORMATION

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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT

The Bachelor of Business Studies Degree Level Level 8 in International Hotel Management CAO Code GY261 (BBS) prepares students for a career in CAO cut off points 2020 497 (including interview points) business management within the Hotel Duration 4 years 9 months Industry or in a host of other industries.

Year 1: Study at Shannon College Year 4: Study at Shannon College Professional, practical training forms an essential part of the Year Students concentrate on advanced general business 1 studies as students rotate between seven professional classes modules such as Performance Management & Control and every two/three weeks. Business modules such as Financial & Revenue Management. Important strategic areas such as Management Accounting, Management and Quantative methods Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management prepare students are also introduced. Students study their second language (French, for their future careers in hotel management. In Year 4, students German, Spanish, English or Intercultural Communications). will have the opportunity to choose elective subjects in both semesters. Electives include, Advanced Culinary Studies, Facilities Management, Event Management, Language and Year 2: Professional Operative Work Placement Hotel Asset Management. The Year 2 work placement is a 12 month professional operative work placement in leading European hotels to reinforce the training in Year 1 and improve knowledge of industry practice and systems. End of Year 4: Trainee Management Work Placement At the end of Year 4, students commence a trainee management work placement for at least 9 months until Year 3: Study at Shannon College graduation (normally a 12-18 month contract). International In Year 3, students advance from the practical training and the hotel companies visit Shannon College to recruit students onto introduction in Year 1 and instead focus on modules improving management development programmes or as direct hires in their industry knowledge, such as Rooms Division Management properties around the world. At the end of the work placement and Business & Hospitality Law. The language module is continued students complete a Viva Voce examination before graduating. and more advanced business modules such as Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Technology and Business Finance are studied.

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Course Modules – Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management

YEAR 1 Semester 1 Semester 2

 Food & Beverage 1  Food & Beverage 1  Culinary Kitchen Practical  Culinary Kitchen Practical  Restaurant Service Practical  Restaurant Service Practical  Accommodation Services/Front Office Operations  Accommodation Services/Front Office Operations  Information Technology  Information Technology  Language 1  Language 1  Introduction to Management Accounting  Introduction to Financial Accounting  Principles of Management  Quantitative Methods  Skills for Work Life  HACCP/Food Science

YEAR 2

 12 Month Professional Operative Placement

YEAR 3 Semester 1 Semester 2

 Food and Beverage 2  Rooms Division Management  Principles of Marketing  Hospitality & Business Law  Management Accounting 1  Business Finance  Business Skills Development  Human Resource Management  Economics for the Hospitality Industry  Information Technology for Business  Language 2  Language 2

YEAR 4 Semester 1 Semester 2

 Revenue Management  International Human Resource Management  Strategic Management & Hotel Simulation  Head of College Key Note Speaker Programme  Performance Management & Cost Control  Entrepreneurship  Marketing Management  Principles of Tourism  Applied Research Methods Electives: Electives:  Intercultural Communications and Management  Language 3  Final Year Research Project  Advanced Beverage Studies  Organisational Behaviour for Managers  Advanced Culinary Studies  Event Management  Facilities Management  Hotel Asset Management  Management of Organisational Change  Public Speaking for Hotel Professionals

END OF YEAR 4

 9 Month Trainee Management Work Placement  Viva Voce Examination

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COURSE INFORMATION

The Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) BACHELOR OF prepares students for a career in business COMMERCE IN management in the hotel industry and also provides an opportunity to specialise in a INTERNATIONAL business discipline in the final academic year. HOTEL MANAGEMENT EmCup winners 2019: Annual competition amongst the best European Hotel Management Schools

Degree Level Level 8

CAO Code GY262

CAO cut off points 2020 681 (including interview points)

Duration 4 years 9 months

Year 1: Study at Shannon College Year 4: Study at NUI Galway Professional, practical training forms an essential part of the Students transfer to the final year BComm in NUI Galway Year 1 studies as students rotate between seven professional and study three core modules and also specialise in a classes every two/three weeks. Business modules such business discipline. The business disciplines offered by as Financial Accounting and Quantative Methods are also NUI Galway are Accounting & Performance Measurement, introduced and students study their second language (French, Digital Business & Analytics, Economics & Public Policy, German, English or Intercultural Communications). Management of Human Resources, Marketing Management, Finance, Enterprise and International Business.

Year 2: Professional Operative Work Placement The Year 2 work placement is a 12 month professional End of Year 4: Trainee Management Work Placement operative work placement in leading European hotels to At the end of Year 4, students commence a trainee management reinforce the training in Year 1 and improve knowledge of work placement for at least 9 months until graduation (normally industry practice and systems. a 12-18 month contract). International hotel companies visit Shannon College to recruit students onto management development programmes or as direct hires in properties around Year 3: Study at Shannon College the world. At the end of the work placement students complete a In Year 3, students advance from the practical training and Viva Voce examination before graduating. the introduction in Year 1 and instead focus on modules improving their industry knowledge, such as Rooms Division Management and Principals of Marketing. The BComm International language module is continued and more advanced business In Year 4, students also have the option to transfer to the BComm modules such as Managerial Economics, Human Resource (International) Degree at NUI Galway which allows students to Management, Information Technology and Business Finance pursue French, German or Spanish while completing the final are studied, along with prerequisite modules in preparation for year of the BComm. Admission to the BComm (International) is the final year of the BComm degree at NUI Galway. subject to meeting NUI Galway’s Leaving Certificate language entry requirements and places are limited.

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Course Modules – Bachelor of Commerce in International Hotel Management

YEAR 1 Semester 1 Semester 2

 Food & Beverage 1  Food & Beverage 1  Culinary Kitchen Practical  Culinary Services Practical  Restaurant Service Practical  Restaurant Services Practical  Accommodation Services/Front Office Operations  Accommodation Services/Front Office Operations  Information Technology  Information Technology  Language 1  Language 1  Introduction to Management Accounting  Introduction to Financial Accounting  Principles of Management  Quantitative Methods  Skills for Work Life  HACCP/Food Science

YEAR 2

 12 Month Professional Operative Placement

YEAR 3 Semester 1 Semester 2

 Food and Beverage 2  Rooms Division Management  Principles of Marketing  Managerial Economics  Management Accounting 1  Business Finance  Mathematics for Business  Human Resource Management  Economics for the Hospitality Industry  Financial Accounting 1 or  Language 2 Information Technology for Business  Language 2

YEAR 4 Semester 1 Semester 2 Students transfer to the final year BComm in NUI Galway and study three core modules‑and also specialise in a business discipline.

The core modules offered at NUI Galway are:  Ireland in the Global Economy  Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility  Business Strategy  Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise

Specialise in a business discipline:  Accounting & Performance Measurement  Economics & Public Policy  Management of Human Resources  Digital Business & Analytics  Marketing Management  Finance  Enterprise  International Business

END OF YEAR 4

 9 Month Trainee Management Work Placement  Viva Voce Examination

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CHOOSING A CAREER

Anna Hevers won Junior (Under 25) Grand Prix Chef of the Year at Catex 2019. She won Gold, Senior Fish competition in the Food & Bev Live 2020

Choosing a Course

Differences between the BBS and the BComm the BComm graduates have the benefit of specialising in one business area. The BBS and BComm are very similar courses. Both are Level 8 business degrees and students spend Transferring between Courses Years 1,2, 3 and Final Year Placement studying and 1. BBS students who wish to transfer to working together. In Year 4, the BBS students study the BComm must achieve a minimum at Shannon College and focus on general business grade average of 65% in Year 1 and advanced hospitality modules and developing examinations. Transfer requests must be strategic hotel management skills. In Year 4, the made in writing to the Head of Studies BComm students study at NUI Galway, specialising in of Shannon College prior to enrolling one business discipline. The BComm students do not in Year 3. The number of transfer take any hotel management modules during Year 4. places available is limited each year.

2. BComm students who wish to transfer Career Opportunities to the BBS must pass all modules in Year 1 examinations. Transfer BBS and BComm graduates have very similar career requests must be made in writing opportunities. Students from both courses complete to the Head of Studies of Shannon the Trainee Management Work Placement at the end College prior to enrolling in Year 3. of Year 4 and most continue building their careers in hotels after graduation. Both degrees are recognised for acceptance onto Level 9 Masters programmes. The BBS graduates have the advantage of a more rounded hotel management and general business education, while

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WORK PLACEMENTS

Year 2: Professional Operative Work Placement

How long is the placement? Students benefit both professionally and personally from 12 months (July – June) working and living in another European country. How will I be placed?

What will I do on placement? The Shannon College Placement Office organises the work placements on behalf of students. Most hotels require an The mandatory placement is a professional operative interview and students are prepared for hotel interviews placement, which reinforces the practical training and through the Skills for Work Life module in Year 1. Language language studies of Year 1. Students gain experience in at skills and performance in Year 1 are considered by hotels least two departments and will be working at operative and Shannon College in finalising placements. Placement level. The work experience improves students’ knowledge locations are announced after of industry practice and systems. Students are paid by Year 1 examinations in May. the hotel and wages vary from country to country.

Erasmus Funding Where will I be placed? Students may be eligible to Shannon College’s placement partner hotels are located receive an Erasmus Mobility Grant to support the Year 2 in France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Placement, funded by the EU Lifelong Learning Programme: Spain and the UK. A student’s foreign language option Erasmus. Erasmus is the EU’s flagship education and training and visa requirements determine the placement country. programme enabling 200,000 students to study and work abroad each year. The grant amount varies and will be based on the recognised cost of living in each country.

End of Year 4: Trainee Management Placement

How long is the placement? How will I be placed? At least 9 months until graduation Leading hotel companies visit Shannon College to recruit (normally a 12-18 month contract) final year students onto their trainee management and similar programmes or as direct hires. It is an exciting process for the students as every placement hotel is unique and the What will I do on placement? opportunities can vary significantly in terms of location, type The mandatory Trainee Management Placement is of property, role, progression, length of contract and salary. the culmination of four years of study, training and Students are assisted by the placement office to decide which development. Students are ready for supervisory roles career path and roles to pursue. The placement office co- and to grow into managerial roles. Some hotels recruit ordinates the hotel visits, applications and interview process. students as direct hires for one specific role in a property. Shannon College has a 100% success rate in placing students. Other hotels offer structured management development programmes designed to elevate students to roles of responsibility. Some programmes are specialised in a particular hotel department (e.g. Front Office or Food & Beverage) while other programmes are more general.

Where will I be placed? Current students are placed in properties in Ireland, the UK, Dubai (and other UAE locations), the USA, Canada and Asia. The dynamic growth of the global hotel industry presents great opportunities and placement partners are continuously recruiting students for new and dynamic locations, such as Thailand and China.

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APPLICATIONS

How To Apply

Applications by Irish and EU students for full time Please refer to the CAO Handbook /website for full details of undergraduate degree programmes are made to: applications date and procedures.

Central Applications Office (CAO) Interview Details Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway. T: +353 91 509800 All applicants must attend a selection interview, for which up E: [email protected] to 300 points may be awarded. Shannon College will contact www.cao.ie all students directly by post after the CAO closing dates to arrange their interview. Please notify Shannon College’s Applications must arrive in the CAO not later than February 1st. Admissions Office if you do not receive correspondence Late Applications must arrive in the CAO not later than May 1st. shortly after the CAO closing dates. Interviews are normally A change of mind facility is available to CAO applicants until July 1st. held in April and July. Courses are not restricted.

Course Code Course Title Minimum Requirements Cut-Off Points in 2020

GY261 Bachelor of Business Studies 2H5+4O6/H7 Including 497 (including interview points) in International  English  Hotel Management Irish  Maths  Third Language

GY262 Bachelor of Commerce 2H5+4O6/H7 Including 681 (including interview points) in International  English  Hotel Management Irish  Maths  Third Language

General Entry Requirements

Age Third Language Requirement Students must normally have attained the age of 17 by the 15th A third language is required for both programmes at Shannon of January following year of entry. For 2021 entry, students College. NUI Language exemptions are acceptable. must have reached the age of 17 by the 15th of January 2022. English Language Requirement Matriculation- minimum entry requirements All applicants whose first language is not English, or Matriculation refers to the minimum requirements for entry to who have not been educated through English language the College. Shannon College is a College of NUI Galway which during their two most recent years of study, must attain is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland an advanced level in English in their final school exam (NUI). or must present one of the recognised English language Detailed matriculation requirements are outlined above. qualifications (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL). If you have any queries please contact the Admissions Irish Language requirement Office on 091 497212. Generally speaking Irish is a standard subject requirement for matriculation for applicants with the Irish Leaving Mature Students certificate. However, certain applicants may be eligible Places are reserved on the BBS (GY261) for mature students. for an exemption from this requirement from the NUI, Applicants must be over 23 years of age by January 1st (e.g. those born outside the . Detailed 2021 to qualify as a mature student for entry in September information is available on the NUI website). 2021. Applications must be made through the CAO. Find out more: LCVP National University of Ireland (NUI), The LCVP is considered as a composite subject and 49 Merrion Square, may be used as being among the six best subjects for Dublin 2 the calculation of points. The Links module does not count as satisfying one of the six minimum entry subject www.nui.ie requirements. Points will be calculated as follows: Pass: 28 | Merit: 46 | Distinction: 66

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Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) and Foundation Subjects DARE Leaving Certificate Applied and Foundation Level subjects do In order to be considered for a place in Shannon College not meet the minimum entry requirements for Shannon College. through DARE, applicants must meet the DARE eligibility requirements, in addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined in page 10 of this prospectus. For full details on the Deferred Entry undergraduate admissions procedure through DARE. Please visit: For deferral instructions, please view details on http://www.nuigalway.ie/disability/ the NUI Galway website: http:www.nuigalway. student-entry-routes/dare/ ie/undergrad-admissions/deferrals/ Other Award Holders HEAR If you have a relevant QQI-FET qualification, you can use In order to be considered for a place in Shannon College this to apply for a place on the BBS (GY261). Applicant must through HEAR, applicants must meet the HEAR eligibility obtain in one sitting a minimum of five distinctions and requirements, in addition to the minimum entry requirements three passes from the eight modules in their award to be outlined in page 10 of this prospectus. For full details on eligible to apply for a reserved place. A major award must the undergraduate admissions procedure through HEAR, be achieved. Component certificates do not suffice. please visit: http://www.nuigalway.ie/accesscentre/hear/ Additional requirement: Students must hold a minimum Grade of O6 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics or pass the Mathematics Module (5N1833/C20139) as part of their FETAC award.

Shannon College recognises the following awards.

5M0529 Software Development 5M2109 Security Systems Technology 5M4468 Community Health Services 5M0536 Computer Systems & Networks 5M2110 Security Studies 5M5010 Construction Technology 5M0828 eBusiness 5M2111 International Trade 5M5011 Tourism with Business 5M1940 Computer Aided Design 5M2145 Motor Technology 5M5165 Trade Union Studies 5M1997 Office Administration 5M2146 Multimedia Production 5M5267 Food Science 5M2012 Furniture Design & Making 5M2149 Sound Production 6M2115 Superv. Mgmt for Manufacturing 5M2061 Engineering Technology 5M2154 Cultural & Heritage Studies 6M3618 Arts Administration 5M2067 Information Processing 5M2181 Applied Social Studies 6M4385 Retail Management 5M2069 Marketing 5M2208 Design 6M4587 Management 5M2071 Contract Centre Operations 5M2468 Business Administration 6M4985 Business 5M2073 Language and European Studies 5M3114 General Studies 6M5012 Tourism with Business 5M2083 Hospitality Operations 5M3789 Legal Studies 6M5013 Administration 5M2102 Business Studies 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques 5M2105 Retail Practice 5M4349 Nursing Studies

GCE A Levels/GCSE Award Holders Applicants who have completed a recognised final To matriculate students presenting GCE A Levels and school examination (e.g. German Abitur, International GCSE examinations must obtain a pass in at least Baccalaureate, Hungarian Matura) in a previous year six subjects including English, Maths and another must send a certified translated copy of their results language, students must also obtain the following: to the CAO office. Applicants sitting their final school examinations in summer 2021 must send a certified copy Minimum Grade C at Advanced Level in two recognised subjects of their results to the CAO office as soon as they become (Grade A with Grade E or Grade B with D, are considered available and prior to the issue of Round One Offers. equivalent of two Grade C’s) and a minimum of Grade C in four other recognised subjects. Visit www.nui.ie for acceptable subjects. Please note that a certified English translation is also required in the case of qualifications not issued in English.They International Baccalaureate Diploma Holders must be sent directly to the CAO office. Please contact the Candidates must meet the minimum matriculation requirements. Admissions Office at Shannon College for further details. Please contact the Admissions Office for further details (091 497212) Other Academic Qualifications School leaving Examinations from EU Countries Candidates who wish to present other qualifications to outside Ireland and the UK gain admittance to Shannon College should contact Shannon College welcomes applications for undergraduate the Admissions Office directly to discuss minimum degree programmes from EU applicants. EU applicants must entry requirements. Please note that candidates must apply through the CAO in accordance to closing dates outlined satisfy the matriculation regulations of NUI Galway. on page 10 and must tick the box ‘other school exams’.

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ACCOMMODATION & STUDENT SERVICES

Accommodation Student Services

Counselling University is a big step, with many potential rewards to be enjoyed. However, there can also be challenges and it may be stressful at times. You may also be experiencing personal difficulties. There is a counselling service available to students and your class tutor will help you to arrange an appointment. This service is confidential and is free of charge.

Student Services Officer Accommodation for Year 1 students is located in Castle Shannon College has a dedicated Student Services Gardens at Bunratty Village. Each student house has three Officer who organises a range of sport, leisure, travel bedrooms which consist of two en suite rooms and one single and cultural activities for students. For further details room with an adjacent bathroom. The accommodation is contact April Whelan at [email protected]. fully equipped with all the necessary domestic appliances.

Disability Support Services Due to increase demand for places in recent years, Shannon College is committed to improving access to its it may happen that single rooms are not available to programmes and study supports to students with disabilities all. In some circumstances students will be allocated and/or learning difficulties. If you have any queries please shared accommodation at a reduced cost. This contact Gwen Ryan at [email protected]. allocation will be made through random selection.

Please contact Mrs. Imelda O’Connell in relation to Health and Wellbeing accommodation queries at [email protected] Shannon College provides a doctor on The accommodation at Castle Gardens is managed by campus at a subsidised charge. Rent an Irish Cottage MGMT Ltd. This is a private company that manages all aspects of the accommodation.

FREE FEES & STUDENT FINANCES

Free Fees Initiative Student Contribution Charge

The Department of Education and Skill’s ‘Free Fees Initiative’ A Student Contribution charge of €3000, applies to both degrees at Shannon College. To be deemed is payable for each of the first four years of eligible, students must meet the following criteria: the programme. However, students who are successful in their application for a grant will  Be a first time undergraduate student. have this charge paid on their behalf by SUSI.  Hold EU/Irish nationality or official refugee status. When you register online, you will be asked if  Have been ordinarily resident in Ireland or an EU you have applied for a grant. Once you receive member state for at least three of the last five official confirmation of your SUSI grant, please years preceding entry to the programme. email it to the fees office [email protected].

Students who do not satisfy these conditions are required A student levy of €224 is payable by all students to pay tuition fees. Please contact the Admissions Office and is not covered by the SUSI grant. for further information on tuition fees (091 497212).

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GRADUATE PROFILES

Shane Hannon Eva O’Leary Assistant Restaurant Manager, Event Manager Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong The NoMad Hotel, New York Graduation Year: 2019 Graduation Year: 2019

CAREER PATH: From a young age it was always my goal to CAREER PATH: I spent my weekends in Year 1 working in Ballyvolane one day study at Shannon College of Hotel Management. House with the events team and helping around the house Having worked part time in hotels as a child and with my wherever I could! My Year 2 placement brought me to Cannes, parents both being in the industry it was something I grew up France were I worked in the Intercontinental Carlton. I worked in in and really enjoyed. My time at Shannon College was truly three different departments; Concierge, Food & Beverage and special and the opportunities you are given are invaluable. worked in the Kitchen as a pastry chef intern – A year I will never For my 2nd year placement I went to Barcelona and worked forget, for all the best reasons! Soon as Year 3 finished up I headed with the Mandarin Oriental hotel group. I worked there for straight for Nantucket, USA to work in Great Harbor Yacht Club one year gaining experience in both rooms division and food as a Banquet Captain. I spent the summer learning all areas of the and beverage. Then for my final year placement I wanted to events department and that reassured me that the world of Events continue working with The Mandarin Oriental hotel group so in the hospitality industry was for me! On my final year placement I I joined the Food and Beverage Management development travelled over to London to work as an Events Operations Supervisor program at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. I worked there at Claridge’s. I gained the most invaluable experience, the events, for one year and it was one of the best years of my life. The the team and the hotel were second to none always performing to year after I was promoted and transfer to my current role as perfection! After 16 months I decided to move to New York. Currently Assistant Restaurant Manager in Mandarin Orientals flagship I am an Event Floor Manager in The NoMad Hotel, New York. property in Hong Kong. COLLEGE HIGHLIGHT: I Where to begin – there’s so many! COLLEGE HIGHLIGHT: There is honestly too many it’s so Heading off on placement, the first day back from placement and hard to narrow it down to one. For me the friendships you seeing everyone again! Being a part of the winning team at the IHI make, getting to live and work in Asia and being awarded the games. Receiving the Banfi Scholarship at my graduation in 2019. Patrick Lane Memorial Scholarship at Graduation. WHY SHANNON COLLEGE: Going on family holidays, I was WHY SHANNON COLLEGE: In my opinion it really is an always more excited about staying in the hotel rather than going amazing place to study. The opportunities you are given to to the beach and so on – I wanted to stay in my hotel room and travel the world, work in some of the most prestigious hotels get room service, I was fascinated! When I discovered Shannon and to be connected with some of the very best industry College I knew I had to go there. Going to Shannon was the best professionals around the world. It is a unique course in the decision I have made so far! With a passport to the world, friends sense that it mixes both theory and practical giving students for life, the experiences, the education, the training, and the support the opportunity to experience both in one degree. from the lecturers and alumni – Shannon really is one of a kind!

ALUMNI & PATRONS

Alumni Success guest lecturing, sponsorship and hosting field trips.The support Shannon College graduates have made their mark not only in of the alumni network is evident in the work placement process the hotel, tourism and travel industries but also in other fields for students, whereby many graduates return to the college years such as law, accounting, banking and IT. The professional later to recruit students for placements in their properties and management education at Shannon College gives graduates businesses. the grounding to become business leaders in a host of different industries. There are many individual graduates who Class Patrons operate at the highest level and hold prominent positions Every class at Shannon College is appointed a Class Patron in Irish and global hotel properties and companies. who is a Hospitality Leader in the Irish and or global tourism industry. A Class Patron’s role is to engage with the students throughout their studies and mentor the class to reach Alumni Network their management potential. Current Class Patrons who Shannon College’s Alumni Network extends across 49 countries with are also graduates include Nicky Logue, General Manager nearly 2,650 members. Through the annual Alumni Ball and other of the Intercontinental Hotel, Dublin, Charlie Sheil, General events, graduates keep in touch with former classmates and make Manager of the Marker Hotel Dublin, Joanna Chugh, Vice connections with the far reaching Shannon family. Shannon College President Finance Operations Europe at Marriott International graduates provides valuable leadership to current students through and Aaron Mansworth, Managing Director, Trigon Hotels. Shannon College of Hotel Management Shannon Airport, Co Clare V14 DP03

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