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BBA – Hospitality and Tourism is an undergraduate program which prepares trainees for the hospitality and tourism industry. The three-year program provides students with knowledge and practical skills in hotel and resort management, tourism management, event management, and other directions related to the hospitality industry. This includes hospitality laws and regulations, hotel operations, food production and F&B services, travel and tourism, hospitality accounting and marketing. Industrial training and internships are undertaken by students at various hotels, resorts or any other related business establishments.
The entrance tests that are accepted for admission to BBA (Hospitality and Tourism) are CET, CAT, MAT, ATMA, XAT and so on Some of the colleges also admit the candidates on the basis of their class 12th marks. In addition to this, institutes set up their own entrance examination or interview the candidates directly in order to select the deserving candidate for the program. It is also notable that most of the colleges do not offer direct admission through academic results achieved in the previous year. The approved list of institute offers BBA Hospitality and Tourism course, candidates must verify the admission criteria of each individual institute.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality & Tourism |
| Duration | Typically 3 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 pass with English as a compulsory subject |
| Top Colleges | Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) campuses, Amity University, Christ University, Oberoi School of Hotel Management, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration |
| Entrance Exam | NPAT, IHMCTET, CUET, or specific entrance exams conducted by institutes |
1. They should have passed 10+2 examination in any stream from any recognized board/ university with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
2. There is no maximum age but normally, students who join the program are below the age of 22 years.
3. English should be one of the subjects in 10+2 level must be the exact words that need to be written.
4. Although the institutions offering the course have their individual entrance tests, scores in certain examinations such as NCHMCT JEE are considered for admission.
5. A few institutes provide direct admission on the basis of percentage scored in the 10+2 examination.
6. Admission is also based on a candidate’s physical fitness and the ability to engage in practical lab activities.
| Subject Area | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Principles of Management | Management concepts, functions of management, organizational structure, decision-making, leadership |
| Hospitality Management | Front office operations, food and beverage service, housekeeping, accommodation management, hotel operations |
| Tourism Management | Tourism geography, tourism products, tourism marketing, tourism planning, sustainable tourism |
| Event Management | Event planning, event logistics, event marketing, event budgeting, event evaluation |
| Financial Management | Financial accounting, cost control, revenue management, budgeting, financial analysis |
| Human Resource Management | Recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, employee relations in hospitality industry |
| Marketing Management | Hospitality and tourism marketing, market segmentation, pricing, distribution, promotion |
| Information Technology | Computer applications in hospitality, reservation systems, property management systems |
| Cultural Tourism | Heritage tourism, cultural resources management, tourism and culture |
| Adventure Tourism | Adventure tourism products, risk management, adventure tourism operations |
| Specialization | Job Roles | Average Salary (INR Lakhs per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Management | Front Office Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Housekeeping Manager | 4-8 LPA |
| Tourism Management | Tour Manager, Destination Management Executive, Travel Agent | 3-6 LPA |
| Event Management | Event Manager, Event Coordinator | 3-6 LPA |
| Hospitality Sales & Marketing | Sales Manager, Marketing Executive | 3-6 LPA |
| Cruise Management | Cruise Director, Cruise Operations Manager | 5-8 LPA |
