B.Sc - Hospitality Science

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):

  1. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Pusa, New Delhi

  2. Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal

  3. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai

  4. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bangalore

  5. Christ University, Bengaluru

  6. Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, Delhi

  7. Amity School of Hospitality, Noida

  8. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Hyderabad

  9. Indian School of Hospitality, Gurgaon

  10. SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai

Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:

  1. Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Kovalam

  2. Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), Thiruvananthapuram

  3. Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences, Kochi

  4. Oriental School of Hotel Management, Wayanad

  5. Marian College of Hospitality and Tourism, Kuttikkanam

  6. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

  7. Amrita School of Business, Kochi

  8. Providence College of Hotel Management, Kozhikode

  9. MES College, Marampally, Aluva

  10. College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Thiruvananthapuram