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Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Management is an Undergraduate course in the hospitality stream with a span of 3 years. It offers total awareness and vocational preparation across several domains in the hotel industry inclusive of front office operations, housekeeping, food preparation, food and beverages service, accommodation services, and hospitality marketing. They get to know the basic concepts about hotel management and at the same time they also get to nurture other essential profession skills such as teamwork, handling the guests, problem solving, and communication skills.
There are entrance tests to get admission to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Hotel Management through the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE), state level entrance tests like Odisha Joint Entrance Examination for Biotechnology (OJEE), Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET), Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET).
| Course Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Hotel Management |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate percentage, typically around 50-60% or equivalent CGPA |
| Top Colleges | Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai; Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Delhi; Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bangalore |
1. They must have passed their 10+2 examination or its equivalent in any stream from a recognized board with not less than 50% overall marks.
2. There is no age restriction but only candidates who are below 21 years of age should apply.
3. As a part of the program one has to communicate well, hence good English is a requirement for a candidate.
4. To qualify for this program, admission to the University as a degree-seeking student is necessary, and the candidate must also be a customer services focused and hospitality aptitude is expected.
5. Some institutes have admission tests for assessing the abilities, English, knowledge of surrounding environment before admitting the students.
6. It is also relevant because the students are trained in other hotel during their on-job training, their physical fitness and presentable personality is essential.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Hospitality Management | Overview of the hospitality industry, Hospitality trends, Career opportunities in hospitality |
| Food Production and Culinary Arts | Kitchen organization, Cooking methods, Menu planning, International cuisine |
| Food and Beverage Service | Service techniques, Bar management, Beverage knowledge, Customer service |
| Front Office Operations | Reservation systems, Guest services, Front office accounting, Customer relations |
| Housekeeping Management | Housekeeping operations, Cleaning techniques, Inventory control, Interior decoration |
| Hospitality Marketing and Sales | Marketing strategies, Sales techniques, Digital marketing, Customer relationship management |
| Hospitality Law and Ethics | Hospitality laws and regulations, Ethical issues in hospitality, Contracts and liabilities |
| Job Title | Specialization | Average Salary (₹ LPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Executive | Customer Service, Event Management | 2.5 - 4.0 |
| Sales & Marketing Coordinator | Marketing, Communication | 3.0 - 4.5 |
| Public Relations Specialist (Hospitality) | Public Relations, Reputation Management | 3.2 - 5.0 |
| Human Resources Assistant | Human Resource Management | 2.8 - 4.2 |
| Event Planner (Assistant) | Event Management, Logistics | 3.0 - 4.8 |
| Restaurant Supervisor | Food & Beverage Service | 2.8 - 4.0 |
