Global Hospitality Management & Intercultural Communication

Course Overview

The MSc Global Hospitality Management and Intercultural Communication is designed for those who would like to develop and strengthen their knowledge and skills in Human Resource Management (HRM) while becoming competent in intercultural communication. The programme aims to prepare graduates by developing their understanding of different cultural contexts and viewpoints while attaining valuable business skills thus enabling graduates to work successfully in various sectors across the global business market. Modules include: Global Business and International HRM, Intercultural Communication for Business, Management of Organisational Change, and Project Management.



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.



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 Global Hospitality Management and Intercultural Communication, 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.



Entrance Interview

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

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: Global Hospitality Management & Intercultural Communication.

• 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: Global Hospitality Management & Intercultural Communication.

• Option 1: Research Thesis

• Option 2: Internship



Please see Course Web Page above for module details.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Candidates for the MSc Global Hospitality Management and Intercultural Communication 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.

Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.



An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

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

Next start date September 2025

Career Opportunities

By completing this programme, graduates will have developed the skills necessary to work in both national and global human resource management across a variety of sectors including hospitality, aviation, and multinational companies.