Hotel Management as a Career Option

Do you long for a career in the lap of leisure and glamour? If so, then the hotel industry is the best choice for you. Go for a hotel management course and be part of the most happening places in the professional realm.
Imagine working at the most posh building in the city, with a chance to come close to celebrities every once in a while and witness high-end events from proximity. All these are just some of the perks that come with a job in the field of Hotel Management. Hotel Management professionals thus have in their hands an extremely rewarding, important and critical job, all at the same time. A hotel management education is entrusted with training professionals to give their guests and clients a memorable experience every single time. Although hotel management is considered a part of the service industry, in reality, it is much more than that. The hotel staff is equipped with a wide range of training and knowledge. This may include soft skills and the training to handle life-threatening situations for worst-case scenarios.
In many cases, they are the ambassadors of the country while dealing with foreign tourists visiting India from different parts of the world. The foreign travellers’ first interaction in the country would mostly be with the hotel staff, thus giving them the responsibility to represent India in the eyes of such tourists, For a country like India which has for long believed in the concept of “Atithi Devo Bhava,” the health of hospitality industry should be a top priority.
Hotel Management Courses:
Hotel Management courses provide in-depth practical training through various training labs and industry in the operational areas of Food Production, Food and Beverage Service, Catering, Front Office Operation, and House Keeping.
The most popular courses at undergraduate level are:
1. Bachelor of Hotel Management- 3 years
2. Bachelor in Hotel Management and Catering Technology- 4 years
3. B.Sc Hote/Hospitality Management- 3 years
4. B.Voc Tourism and Hospitality Management- 3 years
5. BA in Hospitality and Travel
6. BBA in Hospitality
The most popular courses at the graduate level are:
1. Masters of Hotel Management
2. M.Voc Tourism and Hospitality Management
3. MBA in Hotel Management
4. MSc. Tourism and Hospitality Management
Apart from the degree programme, one may even go for a Diploma or Certificate programme that may range from 6 months- 1 year.
Eligibility to pursue Degree in Hotel Management:
To pursue a hotel management degree at the undergraduate level, one must have to complete his/her 12th standard from a recognized board in India. Stream in 12th class and their overall percentage do not matter much, but many colleges now have minimum percentage criteria in English.
The most common entrance exams in India are NCHMCT JEE and UEI Global Aptitude Test. NCHMCT has around 7,000 seats in India, and UEI Global has around 1800 seats only.
Job opportunities after completion of Hotel Management Programme:
A hotel management graduate has demanded not only in the Hospitality Industry but in the complete service sector. The programme is a skill-based program and imbibes the capabilities of service with a high standard of grooming and body language along with improvised personality. After completion of the degree, one can start a job in Hotels, Aviation, Catering, Cruise Lines, Retail, Finance, etc. or can start their own food joint/ business.
The article is provided by UEI Global Education – Rated as Best Hotel Management Institute in Chandigarh.