Course Overview:
B.Sc. Hospitality Science is a 3-year undergraduate program focused on the scientific and managerial aspects of hospitality and tourism. The curriculum covers food science, hospitality management, customer service, and event planning. Graduates can pursue careers in hotel management, tourism, or the food and beverage industry.
Duration:
The course duration is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus:
B.Sc. in Hospitality Science focuses on various aspects of hospitality and service industry management, including hotel management, food and beverage services, accommodation management, and tourism operations. The curriculum includes both theoretical learning and practical training to prepare students for careers in hospitality.
Semester 1:
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Basics of Food Production
Front Office Operations I
Housekeeping Operations I
Hospitality Communication Skills
Practical I: Food Production and Service
Semester 2:
Food Production Techniques
Food and Beverage Service I
Front Office Operations II
Housekeeping Operations II
Business Communication
Practical II: Food and Beverage Service
Semester 3:
Hospitality Accounting
Advanced Food Production
Food and Beverage Service II
Travel and Tourism Management
Environmental Studies in Hospitality
Practical III: Advanced Food Production
Semester 4:
Accommodation Operations
Event Management I
Human Resource Management in Hospitality
Food and Beverage Management
Front Office Management
Practical IV: Front Office and Accommodation Management
Semester 5:
Hotel Information Systems
Customer Relationship Management
Hospitality Sales and Marketing
Event Management II
Industrial Training and Internship
Project Work I
Semester 6:
International Hospitality Management
Hospitality Law and Ethics
Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
Facility Management in Hospitality
Project Work II and Viva Voce
Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Hospitality Science ranges between ₹30,000 to ₹2,50,000 per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Hospitality Science is generally merit-based but may also include entrance exams. Popular exams include:
NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination)
IHM Entrance Exam (Institutes of Hotel Management Entrance Test)
MAH BHMCT CET (Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test)
AIMA UGAT (Under Graduate Aptitude Test)
UPSEE BHMCT (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam for Hotel Management)
Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):
Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Pusa, New Delhi
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal
Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai
Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bangalore
Christ University, Bengaluru
Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, Delhi
Amity School of Hospitality, Noida
Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Hyderabad
Indian School of Hospitality, Gurgaon
SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:
Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Kovalam
Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), Thiruvananthapuram
Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences, Kochi
Oriental School of Hotel Management, Wayanad
Marian College of Hospitality and Tourism, Kuttikkanam
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Amrita School of Business, Kochi
Providence College of Hotel Management, Kozhikode
MES College, Marampally, Aluva
College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Thiruvananthapuram