Top 5 Hospitality Management Courses Offered by Five Star Hotels in India

According to IBEF's research on the growth of the tourist and hospitality industries, travel and tourism are two of India's biggest industries, accounting for roughly USD 178 billion of the GDP of the nation. With the Hospitality industry booming, the number of students willing to pursue courses in hospitality management and related courses is also increasing. Read further to learn more about the top 5 hospitality management courses offered by five-star hotels in the country.

India’s tourism industry has witnessed a massive boost with tourists visiting the country from all across the globe. Not only is India fast emerging as a global tourist destination but in the past few years the domestic sector has also seen a steep rise with more than 30 million Indians travelling domestically both for work and pleasure. With such numbers to cater to the Indian hospitality industry had no other choice but to buckle up and work towards fulfilling this ever-growing demand. It has also been noticed that most of the domestic as well as international tourists have opted to stay at luxurious 5-star hotels. The reason behind this is the surety of A-class facilities, comfort, and above all the best treatment and services they have on offer.

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Aurangabad

This prestigious hotel management institute is a combined effort of Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces and Maulana Azad Educational Trust. The curriculum of this institution is as per the industry standards and is also recognized internationally. The courses offered at IHM Aurangabad include:

 1. BA/BA (Hons) Hotel Management

The institute offers students a choice between degrees such as BA (Hons) Hotel Management and BA Hotel Management. The BA Programme is designed to keep the requirements of the service industry and global hospitality in mind. On successful completion of this course, the degree conferred to the student is from the University of Huddersfield, UK.

Course Fee: INR 70,000

Duration: 4 years

Eligibility: The candidate needs to complete 10+2 or an equivalent exam (in any stream) in English medium. Also, students who are to appear for their board examinations in the current year are eligible to appear for the course.

Admission Process: The admission process is as per guidelines laid down by University of Huddersfield, UK. Interested students will have to appear for a written test which will include abstract reasoning, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, reading comprehension and GK. After clearing this, students are shortlisted based on a Group discussion round followed by a personal interview.

2. BA (Hons) Culinary Arts-

This course is perfect for students wanting to make their mark as chefs in restaurants and hotels or as entrepreneurs. On successful completion of this course a degree will be conferred by the University of Huddersfield, UK.

Fee:INR 70,000

Duration: 4 years

The eligibility and admission process for this course is the same as that of BA/BA (Hons) Hotel Management course.

The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development

The Oberoi Group offers Bachelor of Hotel Management courses under its institute, the Oberoi Centre of learning and Development which was established in 1966.  Systematic Training and Education Programme (STEP) was initiated in 2004 by the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development. At present around 250 students are trained at 11 hotels from the Oberoi group.

1. Systematic Training and Education Programme (STEP)

This is a 3-year programme that provides an opportunity for students to get trained at any one of the 11 hotels of the Oberoi Group. The core operational departments under which training is offered are Food and Beverages, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Front. Apart from practical training students are also enrolled at Indira Gandhi National Open University’s (IGNOU) course, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Studies (BTS). Under STEP, two programmes are on offer, which are:

• Hotel Operations Programme: Under this course training is offered under spheres such as housekeeping, front-office and foods and beverages.  
• Kitchen Operations Programme: This offers training in India as well as Western kitchens. Training is also provided under operations of specialization such as cold kitchen, pastry and bakery.

As part of this programme, the company pays you a monthly stipend and also for your uniform and fees at IGNOU.

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Candidate must pass his 10+2 by July with an aggregate of 50 per cent. The candidate must clear his 10+2 from English medium and should be in the age group of 17-21 years.

Admission Process: The admission process is 3 tiered. Round one includes applicants being evaluated on their poise, grooming and command of English. In round 2, shortlisted candidates have a personal interview with a panel comprising senior faculty of the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development. Finally, the candidates shortlisted further are called for orientation and counselling.

The ITC Group

The ITC Group has more than 100 properties under the names of WelcomeHotel- Sheraton, the Luxury Collection, WelcomeHeritage and Fortune Hotels. In August 1986, the Manipal Academy of Higher Education joined hands with ITC Limited, a chain of hotels. Thereafter, Manipal University’s hotel management wing started going by the name Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration.

1. Bachelor of Hotel Management(BHM)

This course is a highly detailed and is spread over 8 semesters. Topics covered include front office operations,business communication, bakery and confectionary, hotel accounting and much more.

Fee: INR 8-10 lakhs

Duration: 4 years

Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum 50% aggregate.

Admission Process: To get admitted into this prestigious college one needs to sit through, the All India Manipal University Online Entrance Test. After successfully clearing the written test one needs to sit through a group discussion and interview round. Seats are also reserved for Foreign/ NRI students.

2. Diploma in Hotel Management Catering Technology

As part of this programme students are trained in spheres such as front office, housekeeping and foods and beverages. Candidates are also eligible to continue in Sheffield Hallam University, UK for one year to get a BSc (Hons.) in International Hospitality Management.

Duration: 3 years

The eligibility and admission process is same as (BHM) and a diploma is awarded to students who wish to discontinue after the 3rd year of BHM.

These are some prestigious hotel management courses which you should definitely consider if you want to make your mark in the hospitality industry as they are sure to get you the right exposure which will help you get placed at a good hotel and that too at a good package.

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