Insights to ‘Hotel Management’

One of the leading industries at present which is flourishing all over the world is the hotel industry. But the number of students getting enrolled every year in the top hotel management institutes is still not enough. The reason behind this is that students prefer to opt for traditional degrees with a secured future and are unwilling to take the risk of choosing offbeat careers. In this article we would explore the field of hotel management along with its types, courses offered, and scopes and so on.

COURSES OFFERED

1. Bachelor of Hotel Management
2. Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Management
3. Bachelor of Science in Hotel management
4. Diploma in Hotel Management
5. MBA in Hotel management
6. Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management
7. Certificate Course in Hotel Management

ELLIGIBILITY

Bachelors Degree- To apply for bachelors degree in hotel management, one must qualify 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks.

Post Graduation Degree- To apply for the post graduation management programme, candidate must pass the bachelors degree from a recognized institute with 45% marks

Diploma Course- To apply for the diploma course after 10th, students must have passed class 10 exam with at least 40% marks.

Certificate Course- One must fulfill the necessary criteria required for the programme in order to apply for the same.

DURATION

There are various degrees related to hotel management and the duration of the various courses not only depends on the institute but on the degrees offered. The bachelor’s degree in hotel management is generally a 3 years course. Post graduation course in hotel management takes around 2 years. The duration of certificate course is of 6 months to 18 months as required.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Candidate will have to appear for an entrance test in order to seek admission for the 3years course in a premiere hotel management institute. Candidate is tested in English Language, Numerical Aptitude, General Knowledge, Scientific and Logical Reasoning. Test is conducted both in English and Hindi.

HOTEL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTES

1. Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, Delhi
2. Institute of Hotel Management (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad)
3. Christ College, Bangalore
4. Welcome group Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal
5. Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh
6. Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi
7. Rizvi College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Mumbai
8. State Institute of Hotel Management
9. Institute of Advanced Management, Kolkata
10.  Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh

SCOPE

There are a number of profitable and interesting openings after graduation in hotel management in several departments like Hotels and Restaurants, Club Management, Ships and Cruises, Airline Catering Services, Guest Houses as well as Self- employment. Candidates, on the basis of their qualification, capability and experience, are assigned appropriate posts in several hotels, restaurants and so on. Some of the main career options in this field are as follows:-

• General Manager
• Front Office Manager
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Human Resources and Secretary
• Restaurant Manager
• Bar Manager
• Air Hostess and Stewards
• House Keeping Manager
• Banquets Manager
• Travel and Tourism Manager
• Dietician