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Introduction To Hotel Management | Education & Carer Prospects

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What is Hotel Management ?
  • Hotel Management is related to the management of all things related to the Hotel industry and hospitality sector.

  • This Industry requires interested students to learn the management techniques of managing a hotel business including Hotel Administration, Marketing, Housekeeping, Accounts, Maintenance, Food Management, Catering, and Beverage Management.

  • The Ultimate Goal is to run a Hotel with extreme diligence and Good Commercial Output one also has to Maintain the Brand Image.

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What is a Hotel Management Baccalaureate Degree ?
  • Degrees in American Universities in the field of Hotel Management are called Baccalaureates.

  • These are equivalent to Bachelors Degree Program as Offered in India.

  • These Degrees are Completed in 4 years.

  • Students with previous Associate’s Degrees may graduate in 2 years, based on prior experience.

What are the Sub-fields of a Hotel Management Degree?
  • There are many specializations under a Hotel Management Degree.

  • Students can pick any and get necessary training in the niche to get groomed in it.

  • The specializations are as follows -
    Introduction To Hotel Management Specialisations
    Hotel/ Hospitality Management Food and Beverage Service
    House Keeping Front Office Management
    Front Office Management Culinary Arts
    Travel and Tourism Management Tour Operations
    Catering Fares and Ticketing

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What is the minimum eligibility ?
The Minimum Eligibility for the UG Courses are as follows -

The Eligibility Criteria for the Post Graduate Courses are as follows -
What are the exams for pursuing Hotel Management UG Courses in India ?
  • Candidates aspiring to join the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), - the premier Govt. institutions for Hotel Management studies are required to take the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) conducted by the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT).

  • Private colleges and elite hotels have their separate entrance exams too.

Following are all the popular Hospitality and Travel entrance exams -
Number Name OF Exam Institute
1. NCHMCT JEE IHM
2. IIHM eCHAT IIHM
3. IHM Aurangabad Entrance Exam IHM Aurangabad
4. MAH HM CET Institutes offering Hotel Management and Catering Technology in Maharashtra
5. Christ University Entrance Test Christ University, Bangalore
6. Oberoi STEP Any of their Hotels across the country for The Oberoi Group of Hotel’s Systematic Training and Education Programme (STEP)

What are the dates for the NCHMCT JEE IN 2020?
NCHMCT JEE 2020 dates -

Courses In India:
3 types -
What are the various UG Degrees one can enroll in?
What are the various PG Degrees one can enroll in?
What are the Sub-fields in the Course Work of Hotel Management Degrees in the USA?
The courses cover the hospitality sector and also may include many aspects of General Business.
What are the requirements to become a Hotel Manager in the US?

Masters in Hotel Management in the USA:
What are the features of Master’s Degree in Hotel Management in the US?
  • They can be completed sometimes in as less as one year.

  • The main fields of concentration are Marketing Management, Operations and Revenue Management, Entrepreneurship.

  • They prepare the Graduates for more advanced positions in the managerial and administrative sector at hotels, resorts, spas, and restaurants.

  • The degrees are of two types – a) Professional Programs. b) Research and Postsecondary teaching programs.

  • Major Universities in the USA offer a variety of Masters Program, including some available online.

  • The Master’s Degree at a glance -

  • Program Fields Business Administration, Hospitality Management
    Common Courses Cost analysis, market research, tourism, hotel management, food services
    Online Availability Fully online programs are available
    Possible Careers Lodging Manager, Administrative Services Manager, Postsecondary Teacher, Researcher

    What are the common Master’s Degrees available?
    Number Name Of Course
    1. Master of Business Administration
    2. Master of Science in Hospitality
    3. Master of Management in Hospitality
    4. Master of Science In Food Service Business Management
What are the average salaries of Hotel Managers?
A table of average annual salaries of Hotel Managers in India and the US –
Designation India Designation USA
General Manager Rs.16, 50, 000 Administrative Service Manager $92,250
Operations Manager Rs.8,60,000 Lodging Manager $57,230

Key Takeaways:
Why take up Hotel Management?
  • It is a door to the world where you get to meet dynamic people each day, travel countries, work at Amazing Locations.

  • It throws up challenges every day. Leaders in any field thus sharpen their skills.

  • The career prospect is very good. It is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world.

  • A variety of degrees are available to make the candidates ready for the elite Hotels and resorts.

  • Undoubtedly, it is one of the best careers at present.

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