How to select a good hotel management college?

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Parameters to Rank Hotel Management Colleges

By Rose Robbie

If you have opted to pursue hospitality studies, choosing a good hotel management college to join is a crucial decision. The options present are plenty. You can choose to study in your own country or in a foreign land. You also have to worry about the fee structure & living expenses in an alien land. However the most crucial part is finding out the quality of the school.

The general parameters used to rank an educational institute are:

• Academics/ Quality of Course Content

When selecting a college check for the reputation of its academics. Go through the course content and ensure that it is industry friendly. Given the hands-on nature of the hospitality industry the practical hours in a hotel management program is crucial. Find out if the program offers hands-on experience and internship opportunities.

• Affiliations & Accreditations

For an academic qualification to have value it is important that the college is accredited nationally or internationally. The accreditation process ensures that the curriculum is on par with national standards. International partnerships and affiliations add further value to the degree.

• Faculty

In a good college the faculty is much more than a teacher. Faculty members have the ability to shape a student’s career. The faculty should have strong academic background coupled with relevant industry experience. This will help a student to learn both technical skills and people skills needed to succeed in their career.

• Student - Teacher Ratio

This is one aspect which is critical in colleges, especially if you expect assistance from your faculty. In smaller class groups it is possible for the teacher to promote and encourage individual students.

• Classrooms, Practical Labs

Well equipped classrooms and practical labs enhance the learning experience and ensures that a student learns to apply theoretical knowledge in a safe and hygienic environment.

• Placements

Official placement figures are not always reliable. The easiest way to check out the placement stats of a college is to get in touch with its alumni through social networking sites. It is also good to talk to current students on campus and listen to their feedback.

Once the above points are considered, one has to answer the question; “Why am I doing this course?” Once you get the answer to that question, it is very easy to find out if the school is suitable for you.

Let’s look at an illustration:

If your aim is to be employed as a chef in a reputed hotel after finishing the course, the most important criteria to select your college would be to check:

• The quality of food production laboratories.
• Number of alumni in kitchens across the world.

The above to factors are in fact the most important for any top hospitality school. Since you will end up spending more hours doing practical than studying theory, the equipments & quality of the laboratories will be a very important factor to rank the hospitality school.

Jindal School of Hotel Management, Vadodara strives to provide consistent and relevant education in the field of hospitality. We help you to develop the technical skills needed to get the job done and the people skills employers expect when looking to hire new graduates. At JSHM, we offer our students many opportunities to develop their skills and work alongside our industry partners. Factor in our modern teaching technologies and state-of-the-art practical training labs with quality learning facilitators and you are well set on your way to start a great career!

About the Author:

Rose Robbie is the placement liaison manager at Jindal School of Hotel Management, Vadodara.

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