School of Hotel & Tourism Management (HOT)

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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.

Programmes Offered in Vellore Campus:

  • 1. B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration
  • 2. B.Sc. Catering and Hotel Management (Programme withdrawn in 2022)

B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration

The BHA Program focuses on preparing hospitality professionals who are passionate, dedicated, and competitive. This program typically combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on training, enabling students to acquire the necessary skills and expertise required for success in various roles within the hospitality sector. Students are encouraged to participate in a five-month industrial exposure training at reputable hotels, offering real-time learning experiences typically during the 3rd or 4th semester. Additionally, students undergo three-week internships at renowned hotels, either during winter or summer holidays, aimed at personal enhancement. Furthermore, the program places a significant emphasis on fostering soft skills, encompassing effective communication and personality development. To uphold professional appearance standards within the hospitality industry, all students are encouraged to maintain a well-groomed appearance. This involves opting for a clean-shaven look and short haircuts for boys, while girls are encouraged to style their hair in neatly tied buns. Furthermore, students are encouraged to wear clean and tidy uniforms during classes, aligning with industry expectations. All individuals seeking employment have access to 100% of campus placement opportunities, while those aspiring for higher studies receive tailored career guidance.

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P C
UBHA101L Theory of Cooking 2 0 0 2
UBHA101P Theory of Cooking Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA102L Food Service 2 0 0 2
UBHA102P Food Service Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA103L Principles of Housekeeping 2 0 0 2
UBHA103P Housekeeping Practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA104L Front Office 2 0 0 2
UBHA104P Front Office Practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA105L Bakery and Confectionery 2 0 0 2
UBHA105P Bakery and Confectionery Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA106L Food and Beverage Service 2 0 0 2
UBHA106P Food and Beverage Service practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA201L Global Cuisine 2 0 0 2
UBHA201P Global Cuisine Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA202L Bar and Beverage Service 2 0 0 2
UBHA202P Bar and Beverage Service Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA301L Indian Banquet Kitchen 2 0 0 2
UBHA301L Indian Banquet Kitchen Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA302L Principles of Menu Planning 2 0 0 2
UBHA302P Menu Planning Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA305L Oriental Cuisine 2 0 0 2
UBHA305P Oriental Cuisine Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA306L Event Catering 2 0 0 2
UBHA306P Event Catering Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA401L Indian Cuisine and Culture 3 0 0 3
UBHA401P Indian Cuisine and Culture Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA402L Restaurant Design and Planning 3 0 0 3
UBHA402P Restaurant Design and Planning practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA404L Food and Beverage Management 3 0 0 3
UBHA404P Food and Beverage Manage ment Practical 0 0 4 2
UBHA405L Hotel Revenue Management 3 1 0 4
UBHA405P Hotel Revenue Management practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA406L Resort Operation Management 3 1 0 4
UBHA406P Resort Operation Management practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA407L Housekeeping Inventory Management 3 1 0 4
UBHA407P Housekeeping Inventory Management practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA408L Ambience and Design Creation 3 1 0 4
UBHA408P Ambience and Design Creation Practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA398J Industrial Exposure Training 0 0 0 14
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P C
UBHA107L Housekeeping Service Skills 2 0 0 2
UBHA107P Housekeeping Service Skills practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA108L Hotel Guest Cycle 2 0 0 2
UBHA108P Hotel Guest Cycle Practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA203L Linen and Laundry Operations 2 0 0 2
UBHA203P Linen and Laundry Operations practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA204L Hotel Accounting and Auditing 2 0 0 2
UBHA204P Hotel Accounting and Auditing practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA303L Housekeeping in Allied Sectors 2 0 0 2
UBHA303P Housekeeping in Allied Sectors practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA304L Hotel Property management system 2 0 0 2
UBHA304P Hotel Property Management Practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA307L Refurbishing in Hospitality industry 2 0 0 2
UBHA307P Refurbishing in Hospitality industry Practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA308L Front Office Operations Management 2 0 0 2
UBHA308P Front Office Operations Management Practical 0 0 2 1
UBHA409E Personality Development 3 0 2 4
UBHA410E Tourism Management 3 0 2 4
UBHA411E Human Resource Management for Hospitality 3 0 2 4
UBHA412E Hotel Marketing Principles & Practices 3 0 2 4
UBHA413E Indian Heritage & Culture 3 0 2 4
UBHA414E Research Methodology for Hospitality 3 0 2 4
UBHA415E Indian Sweets and Snacks 2 0 4 4
UBHA416E Patisserie 2 0 4 4

Students have the option to choose careers in luxury hotels and associated fields, including front desk services, culinary arts, food and beverage services, housekeeping, accounting, marketing, recreational activities, event planning, food and beveragse retail outlets, fast food chains, guest accommodations, industrial catering, travel agencies, and tour guiding, among others.

Fully equipped laboratory facilities allow students to showcase their knowledge and develop their skills according to industry requirements.

  • Front Office Lab
    Front office lab is intended to look at the reception and lobby area of the star hotel. The lab is set with reception counter, bell desk, world clock, GRE desk, internet connection and is also equipped with luggage trollies.
     
  • Housekeeping Lab
    The housekeeping lab is designed to meet the needs of each guest with housemaid trolley. In addition to this laboratory, there are specialized areas such as a laundry room and a model room. This guest room model is configured to the industry standard, a mock-up configured with the most up-to-date furniture to meet the demands of the industry. Time-friendly hands-on classes are becoming the best way to deliver content to students. Training students in the necessary skills and competencies goes hand in hand with the regular curriculum to provide students with impeccable knowledge.
     
  • Food Production Lab
    The food production department has the following kitchens such as Basic Training Kitchen, Quantity Training Kitchen, Advanced Training Kitchen, and Bakery and Confectionery, all kitchens are fully equipped and few modern equipment emphasize in-depth culinary training.
     
  • Food & Beverage Service Lab
    The training restaurant resembles the restaurant of a star hotel. It is equipped with air conditioning and luxurious seating arrangements. It also has a mock bar. The set up gives students ample opportunity to gain impeccable knowledge of restaurant operations.
     
  • Computer Lab
    The laboratory consists of computers and printers with Internet connection; make it accessible for students to practice computer skills and search for valuable data and information.
     

B.Sc. Catering and Hotel Management (Programme withdrawn in 2022)

The program provides a successful advantage of working in the hospitality industry with a focus on hotels covering all core departments of a five-star hotel, including Front office, Accommodation operation, Food Production and Food & Beverage Service. The program also focuses on the development of additional learning such as foreign languages, hotel accounts, and computer applications. Each student is given importance in learning soft skills, from communication to personality development; students can learn numerous life skills and ways to confidently present them in public.

  • Excel in professional career and/or higher education by acquiring solid foundation in hospitality and tourism.
  • Apply knowledge of hospitality and tourism as well as core specialization to solve complex hotel management challenges.
  • Understand the fundamentals of the Hotel Industry, Commercial Kitchen operations, Front Office, Accommodation operation, Food & Beverage Service and the wines.
  • Exhibit professional and ethical standards, effective communication skills, teamwork spirit, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach for successful careers.
  • Able to compete globally, function as leaders, as entrepreneurs, manage information efficiently and participate in lifelong learning.

Fully equipped laboratory facilities allow students to showcase their knowledge and develop their skills according to industry requirements.

  • Front Office Lab
    Front office lab is intended to look at the reception and lobby area of the star hotel. The lab is set with reception counter, bell desk, world clock, GRE desk, internet connection and is also equipped with luggage trollies.
     
  • Housekeeping Lab
    The housekeeping lab is designed to meet the needs of each guest with housemaid trolley. In addition to this laboratory, there are specialized areas such as a laundry room and a model room. This guest room model is configured to the industry standard, a mock-up configured with the most up-to-date furniture to meet the demands of the industry. Time-friendly hands-on classes are becoming the best way to deliver content to students. Training students in the necessary skills and competencies goes hand in hand with the regular curriculum to provide students with impeccable knowledge.
     
  • Food Production Lab
    The food production department has the following kitchens such as Basic Training Kitchen, Quantity Training Kitchen, Advanced Training Kitchen, and Bakery and Confectionery, all kitchens are fully equipped and few modern equipment emphasize in-depth culinary training.
     
  • Food & Beverage Service Lab
    The training restaurant resembles the restaurant of a star hotel. It is equipped with air conditioning and luxurious seating arrangements. It also has a mock bar. The set up gives students ample opportunity to gain impeccable knowledge of restaurant operations.
     
  • Computer Lab
    The laboratory consists of computers and printers with Internet connection; make it accessible for students to practice computer skills and search for valuable data and information.
     
  • BHM1702 Foundation Course in Food Production
  • BHM1005 Foundation Course in Food and Beverage Service
  • BHM2001 Food Production
  • BHM2002 Food and Beverage Service
  • BHM2010 Quantity Food Production
  • BHM2011 Beverage Services
  • BHM3027 Advanced Food Production
  • BHM2018 Food and Beverage Services Operations
  • BHM3028 Advanced Food Production Operations
  • BHM2013 Advanced Food and Beverage Services Operations
  • BHM1003 Foundation Course in Accommodation Operation
  • BHM1004 Foundation course in Front Office
  • BHM2003 Accommodation Operation
  • BHM2004 Front Office
  • BHM3022 Accommodation and Linen Operation
  • BHM3023 Front Office Operations
  • BHM2019 Accommodation Management
  • BHM3024 Front Office Management
  • BHM3029 Advanced Accommodation Management
  • BHM3030 Advanced Front office Management
  • BHM3018 Event Management
  • BHM3025 Nutrition
  • BHM3020 Food Safety and Hygiene
  • BHM1007 Personality Development
  • BHM3014 Human Resource Management
  • BHM2016 Travel and Tourism
  • BHM1008 Facility Planning
  • BHM3015 Entrepreneurship Development
  • BHM3026 Room Division Management

The Students can opt for careers in star hotels and allied industries..

  • Catering services (Railways / Defense / Manufacturing Industries / Flight catering / Cruise liners)
  • Retail sector in Food and Beverage division
  • Research and development
  • Healthcare
  • Fast food chains
  • Hotel and Catering Institutes
  • Institutional management (Cafeterias in schools, Colleges, Factories, Company guest houses and so on)
  • Guest houses and Club management
  • As entrepreneur to start hospitality business

Above all, it enables our students to be optimally suited to the hotel, leisure, travel, tourism and many other related fields.