Diploma in Hospitality Management

Course Overview:

The Diploma in Hospitality Management is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the hospitality industry. This course covers various aspects of hospitality management, including hotel operations, food and beverage management, customer service, and event planning. Graduates can pursue careers in hotels, resorts, restaurants, event management companies, and other sectors of the hospitality industry.

Duration:

The duration of the Diploma in Hospitality Management typically ranges from 1 to 2 years, depending on the institution and mode of study (full-time or part-time).

Syllabus: Semester-Wise Breakdown

Semester 1:

  1. Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

  2. Principles of Management

  3. Food and Beverage Service Operations

  4. Housekeeping Management

  5. Front Office Operations

  6. Business Communication

Semester 2:

  1. Food Production and Kitchen Operations

  2. Hospitality Accounting and Cost Control

  3. Marketing for Hospitality

  4. Hotel Information Systems

  5. Event Planning and Management

  6. Legal Aspects of Hospitality

Semester 3:

  1. Advanced Food and Beverage Management

  2. Hospitality Sales and Marketing

  3. Human Resource Management in Hospitality

  4. Hospitality Operations and Quality Management

  5. Sustainable Hospitality Practices

  6. Project Work/Internship (Mandatory)

Semester 4:

  1. Strategic Hospitality Management

  2. International Hospitality and Tourism Management

  3. Leadership and Team Management in Hospitality

  4. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in Hospitality

  5. Innovations in Hospitality Industry

  6. Final Dissertation/Project Presentation

Average Fees:

The average fees for the Diploma in Hospitality Management course range between ₹50,000 to ₹2,50,000 depending on the institution and location.

Exams to Attend:

Students are required to complete semester-wise exams, practical assessments, and internships. Many institutions encourage students to participate in certifications such as food safety and hygiene, hotel management software, and event planning tools.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions Combined in India:

  1. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Delhi

  2. Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development, Delhi

  3. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai

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

  5. Christ University, Bangalore

  6. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Hyderabad

  7. Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), Gurgaon

  8. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Chennai

  9. Amity School of Hospitality, Noida

  10. Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, Pune

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

  1. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kovalam

  2. Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences, Kochi

  3. Marian College Kuttikkanam, Idukki

  4. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

  5. Farook College, Kozhikode

  6. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

  7. MES College, Marampally

  8. St. Albert’s College, Kochi

  9. MACFAST (Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies), Thiruvalla

  10. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram