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B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration

A three-year degree for global careers in resort management, food production and front office operations.

Duration:3 Years
Eligibility:Class 12 (any stream); English proficiency preferred

Description

B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration is a three-year undergraduate degree that trains students in hotel and resort management, food production, front office operations and hospitality services. It is designed for global careers in the hospitality, tourism and hotel industry.

Students learn hotel operations, food production, food and beverage service, front office, housekeeping, hospitality marketing, hospitality finance, event management and guest experience. The course includes kitchen, restaurant and hotel training and industry internships.

Graduates work as hotel managers, front office managers, food and beverage managers, executive chefs, resort managers and hospitality consultants in hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines and hospitality companies.

Entrance Exams

NCHM JEE

National Testing Agency (NTA)

National entrance for admission to IHMs and affiliated hotel management colleges.

Direct / Merit-based Admission

Private hotel management colleges

Several private colleges offer admission on the basis of Class 12 marks and a personal interview.

Job Roles

Hotel / Resort Manager

Manages hotel and resort operations, guest experience and staff.

Front Office Manager

Manages front office, reservations and guest relations.

Food & Beverage Manager

Manages restaurants, banquets and food and beverage operations.

Executive Chef / Sous Chef

Leads kitchen operations and food production for hotels and restaurants.

Salary

Fresher (0–2 yrs)

₹3 – ₹6 LPA

Star hotels, resorts and cruise lines pay at the higher end.

Mid-level (3–6 yrs)

₹6 – ₹14 LPA

Department managers earn more with experience.

Senior (7+ yrs / Hotel General Manager)

₹14 – ₹30+ LPA

General managers at luxury hotels and resorts earn well above this range.

Top Colleges / Institutes

  • Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Pusa, New Delhi
  • Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai
  • Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bengaluru
  • Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal
  • Private hotel management colleges (state-wise)

Key Skills

Hotel OperationsFood ProductionFood & Beverage ServiceFront Office & HousekeepingHospitality Marketing & FinanceGuest Experience

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