The rapidly expanding career scope of hotel management

A course of professionals, hotel management caters to the need of the hospitality industry. After completing their high school, students look for options for their graduation. Moreover, among many other degrees, hotel management is one of the most sought after professional courses available to the students wishing to be a part of the industry.

Job oriented and belonging to service industry, the courses of hotel management are highly hospital in nature. Covering a wide range of services from food serving to catering and accommodation, the courses differ accordingly. Students get to choose from the many courses structured for different purposes. 

Various types of courses
 

With a specific structure, the hotel management courses are designed. The students can pursue the same according to their level of interest. Giving a deep knowledge about the subject, these courses cater to different sectors of the industry. Following are few of the courses that are offered by top colleges in Haryana and other states - 

Bachelor’s courses:

• Diploma in Hotel Management
• Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
• Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Management
• Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management
• BA (Hons) in Hotel Management
• BBA in Hotel Management
• Certificate Courses in Hotel and Catering Management
• Craftsmanship Courses

Master’s courses:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management
• Master of Science in Hotel Management
• MBA in Hotel Management

Eligibility 

The hotel sector is booming with upcoming food joints and expanding to the global market. Thus, the demand for hospitality experts has increased globally. Recognized as one of the most respected and important service sector, it has become an interesting career option. There are certain criteria to be eligible for the courses. Following are the different types of courses one can opt for:

Certificate course: The short term course generally spans from 6 months to 1 year. These courses can be applied for after completing 12th standard. 

Diploma course: These courses can also be applied after 12th standard with a minimum of 40% marks and having English as a compulsory subject. 

Degree course:  A degree course in hotel management is generally of three years and requires minimum of 50% in the 12th standard with English as a compulsory subject. 

Admission test 

Similar to other courses, to get into one of the best hotel management colleges, there are admission tests. Conducted in April, every year, NCHMCT JEE is one of the important entrance exams of this stream. Students appear for these exams in order to get a good percentile. A good score determines the college and hence the course that one aspires to apply for. Branded hotel chains conduct few other admission tests to include candidates for their training camps and institutes. An advantage of doing a course from a specific hotel is the job placement given in the same joint chain.