Course Overview:

B.Sc. in Hotel Management is a 3-year undergraduate program that prepares students for a career in the hospitality and hotel industry. This course provides extensive training in hotel operations, hospitality management, food and beverage services, housekeeping, front office operations, and customer relationship management. The course is designed to create professionals capable of managing and leading operations in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and other hospitality sectors.

Duration:

3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus - Semester-Wise Breakdown

Year 1 (Semester 1 & 2):

1. Introduction to Hospitality and Hotel Management: Overview of the hotel industry, hospitality services, and career opportunities.

2. Food Production I: Basic culinary skills, introduction to kitchen operations, preparation of basic food items.

3. Food and Beverage Service I: Fundamentals of food and beverage service, table setup, and service styles.

4. Front Office Operations I: Front desk management, guest handling, reservation systems, and communication skills.

5. Housekeeping Operations I: Introduction to housekeeping, cleaning procedures, and maintenance.

6. Hotel Accounting: Basics of accounting and financial management in the hospitality industry.

Year 2 (Semester 3 & 4):

1. Food Production II: Advanced culinary techniques, kitchen management, international cuisine.

2. Food and Beverage Service II: Bar operations, beverage knowledge, service of wines, spirits, and cocktails.

3. Front Office Operations II: Advanced front office management, customer relationship management, and sales.

4. Housekeeping Operations II: Advanced housekeeping, interior design, laundry management, and guest room maintenance.

5. Hotel Law: Legal aspects of the hotel industry, laws related to hospitality and tourism.

6. Food Science and Nutrition: Basics of food science, nutrition, and the impact of diet on health.

Year 3 (Semester 5 & 6):

1. Hospitality Marketing: Marketing strategies for hotels, customer service techniques, and brand management.

2. Event Management: Planning and organizing events, conferences, and banquets in a hotel setting.

3. Hotel Facility Management: Maintenance and operations of hotel facilities, energy conservation, and safety protocols.

4. Entrepreneurship in Hospitality: Basics of setting up and managing your own hospitality venture.

5. Human Resource Management in Hospitality: HR principles, staff management, training, and development within hotels.

6. Internship and Project Work: Practical training in hotels through internships and a final project focusing on a specific aspect of hotel management.

Average Fees:

INR 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 per year (varies based on institution)

Exams to Attend:

• NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination)

• IIHM eCHAT (International Institute of Hotel Management Entrance Exam)

• AIMA UGAT (All India Management Association Undergraduate Aptitude Test)

• AIHMCT WAT (Army Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Written Admission Test)

• State-level entrance exams (like MAH HM CET in Maharashtra)

• University-specific entrance exams

Top 10 Hotel Management Institutes in India:

1. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Pusa

2. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai

3. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bangalore

4. Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal

5. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Hyderabad

6. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Chennai

7. Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, Delhi

8. Christ University, Bangalore

9. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kolkata

10. Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Delhi

Top 10 Hotel Management Institutes in Kerala:

1. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kozhikode

2. Oriental School of Hotel Management, Wayanad

3. Marian College of Hotel Management, Kuttikkanam

4. Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi

5. Sree Narayana Guru College of Hotel Management, Alappuzha

6. Christ College of Engineering and Hotel Management, Thrissur

7. Munnar Catering College, Idukki

8. Providence Women’s College, Kozhikode

9. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

10. Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), Thiruvananthapuram