Hotel Management, a hospitality and travel specialisation is gaining popularity among students who are planning to study a professional course immediately after completing their Class 12. What makes hotel management after class 12, one of the most sought-after courses is the wide array of opportunities available in the hospitality industry worldwide. Favourably, because it is one of the few professional courses that can be pursued by students from any stream in Class 12 (Arts, Science, and Commerce).
However, the growing number of students in hotel management courses is making the scenario competitive compared to previous years. Hence, pursuing the right courses and undergoing the right kind of training is required to sail through promising jobs in this sector.
A hotel management course can be an excellent choice for those interested in a career in hospitality or the hotel industry. Here are a few reasons to choose Hotel Management Courses after 12th.
The course duration of a degree course in hotel management is three years while diploma courses take two academic years to complete. The certificate courses in hotel management can vary between six months and one year.
At the UG level, the focus is on the four core subjects of hotel management, which are:
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Bachelor of Hotel Management |
Communication Skills, Management Skills, Nutrition and Food Science, Food Production, Housekeeping, Front End Operations, Accounting, Business Law, Business Ethics, Human Resource Management, Event Management, Public Relations, Travel Management, Entrepreneurial Skills |
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BSc in Hotel Management Catering |
Communications Skills, Hotel Management and Administration, Front Office Management, Event Management, Food Production, Travel Management, Housekeeping, Accounts, Tourism and Travel Management, Marketing Management |
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BBA in Hotel Management |
Tourism Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Travel Management, PR, Advertising and Promotion, Communication Skills |
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Diploma in Hotel Management |
Front Office Operations, Management Skills, HR Management, Communications Skills, Food Production and Nutrition, Principles of Hotel and Tourism Management |
India is currently experiencing tremendous growth in the hospitality management sector, primarily because the country is being touted as one of the best international tourism destinations. The globalisation of tourism and hospitality industries have made a positive impact on the Indian economy, thereby creating great career opportunities pertaining to these industries.
Nowadays, people across the length and breadth of the world are keen to explore places in the national and international circuits. Even offbeat destinations are being chosen in the travel itinerary. This has initiated the establishment of accommodation and travel facilities in almost every corner of the nation.
The high influx of tourists combined with top-level MNCs business meets, sporting events and international film festivals are spurring the need to create more tourism and accommodation facilities. This increase is directly proportional to job opportunities.
After a degree/ diploma/ certificate course, one can get good jobs in innumerable hotels and restaurants in varied departments like Food & Beverages, Accounting, Sales, Engineering/ Maintenance, Front Desk, and Security.
Besides these, there are plum career options in the sectors of:
The demand for hospitality management is quite high in India and beyond. The industry is paying well to the professionals.
The entry-level salary of a bright and smart hotel management grad is Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000. The salary is hiked as and when the new management trainee is absorbed in higher and better positions in the hospitality management industry.
Hotel management careers are indeed glamorous and interesting because they come with a lot of industry perks and give a great opportunity to travel the world while on the job. The cherry on the cake is that one can delve into entrepreneurial pursuits with a degree in hotel management in his or her kitty.
The job horizon for a hotel management trainee is vast and wide-hotels, event management, catering management, business development, and marketing-the scopes are limitless.
The interesting job roles that can redefine the career of a hotel management aspirant are:
Roles, where a degree or diploma in hospitality management is accepted by top recruiting companies/ organisations, are: