School of Hotel & Tourism Management (HOT) - Overview

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School of Hotel & Tourism Management (HOT)

School of Hotel & Tourism Management adopts lab based approaches to learning. One full semester Industrial Exposure Training (IET) is offered to students in reputed hotels, leisure and hospitality sectors. This allows students to gain transferable work experience, which will be an added advantage, especially for their job placement.

The school helps students acquire the knowledge and skills needed in the global market. Students are taught not only basic subjects but also learning International languages, computer skills, interpersonal skills, inter cultural team dynamics, ethics and value. This approach improves their language skills and provides confidence to face the society.

This programme comprehensively focuses on all the aspects of hospitality management. Our goal is to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of current theories, concepts and laboratory practices. This course is aimed at those aspiring to be professionals in the field of hospitality industries. The students will be inculcated in the operations of hospitality sectors, star hotels and restaurant, front and back-office operations, housekeeping, culinary, food and beverage, marketing and sales, conferences, financial management, HR and personnel relations, purchasing and storage, sanitation, tourism marketing and management. In addition, the student will be nourished with industrial standards, computer skills, business communications, technical and interpersonal skills, inter cultural team dynamics, legal aspects and insurance and value of ethics. The curriculum was developed in response to huge industry demands for people with expertise in hospitality management. The course provides in-depth training and hands-on experience in various aspects of hospitality management.

Dean's Message:

Greetings! Welcome to VIT, School of Hotel and Tourism Management

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (HOT) was established in the year 2019. The School's vision is to provide quality education, enhance students' skills, and emerge as a global leader in preparing competent professionals in hospitality management. The school consists of experienced and dynamic faculty members, many of whom possess years of academic and industrial experience with renowned organizations, both in India and abroad.

The School offers a 3-year B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, as well as a 4th-year B.Sc. (Honors) program. This program includes a full-time, five-month industrial exposure training during the 3rd/4th semester. The curriculum remains up-to-date with the most recent advancements in the specific fields and aims to nurture hospitality professionals of exceptional quality. The syllabus is formulated and revised by the Board of Studies, which comprises individuals from respected institutions like IHM, SIHM, and renowned industries.

Apart from classroom teaching, students are involved in hands-on learning in state-of-the-art laboratories, such as Food Production, Food and Beverage Service, Front Office, and Housekeeping, to develop their skills. Following their graduation, students are placed in reputed organizations, and many students also secure admissions for further education both in India and abroad. The School offers a Ph.D. program in the field of hospitality studies. The candidates, selected through a comprehensive interview, are assigned guides and engage in rigorous coursework, thus advancing in their research endeavors.

Warm regards,

Prof. B.Ravishankar
Asst. Dean, School of Hotel & Tourism Management

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