Overview
The B Sc. Hospitality, Catering, Travel Tourism & Service Industry at Jagannath University gives the students, the required skills, knowledge and attitude to efficiently discharge supervisory responsibilities in the fast growing service sector and explores the relationship between the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. The curriculum is designed to meet the global and regional need for qualified graduates, who will be able to apply their knowledge directly into the workplace. The programme will have an emphasis on managerial and operational issues and the philosophy can be described as ‘Think Global, Act Local’.
The hotel industry is now a blend of technology and traditions, this sector is predicted to grow leaps and bounds and become triple of its size by 2020 generating enormous opportunities for well qualified professionals. Keeping in mind the increasing demand for such trained personnel, we have designed a programme with a curriculum which comprises of a number of modules that have been carefully selected, developed and are regularly updated. For aspirants, willing to be a part of this booming industry and looking for a challenging career, we offer exactly what they need to succeed in their dream career. Education imparted at Jagannath University inculcates in the students the real meaning of the term 'Aathi Devo Bhava', an age old tradition of hospitality for which we Indians are known throughout the world. A fierce competition has led to lot of innovative ideas with the right blend of old traditions and modern techniques in this field resulting in impressive hospitality products and services for the guest.
An ideal candidate for this program should have excellent communication skills, a pleasing personality and an ability to put in laborious working hours.
Course Objectives
The hospitality industry today is a fine blend of Art & Science; Technology & Tradition generating enormous opportunities for well qualified individuals armed with credentials from an elite University like, Jagannath University these graduates will be in great demand to assume exciting and rewarding positions in this industry anywhere in the World. Society has evolved from eating to relishing food, the “Cook” has become a “Chef” and a “Waiter” has become a “Steward”, this forecasts a bright future for all those who choose to make a career in this field has made the Hotel Management Programme is the most sought after course in all professional streams today.
Its a multi-dimensional approach to its curriculum with the right blend of theory practical and Industrial exposure. Regular guest lectures and workshops by senior professionals add value to the curriculum. The department of Hotel Management networks with a large number of hotel chains throughout the country and helps students to get relevant exposure and opportunities. We are the education partners with the IHG Academy which is a Public and Private Partnership working together to help create local opportunities through hospitality training. The main aim of this course is to develop young, motivated graduate with hospitality skills, rooted in values, so that they become professionally competent world class hoteliers. Our students are taught to be winners with sensitivity, professional integrity and team spirit and our alumni hold important positions in number of hotels across India and abroad being value adders to the hospitality industry for over a decade.
Course Highlights
B Sc. Hospitality, Catering, Travel Tourism & Service Industry comprises of well-structured lectures with a practical approach and a number extra-curricular and co-curricular activities to support the curriculum. The main highlights of this programme are:
- Practical on Food Production with an extensive knowledge of regional and international cuisines.
- Practical on Bakery and Patisserie.
- Front Office Practical
- Workshops on Power Dressing
- Role Plays and Telephone Etiquettes
- Sessions on Interpersonal Skills.
- Inter-College Competitions.
- Food and Beverage Service Practicals
- Housekeeping Practical
- Hands-on industry experience
- Visits to 5-Star Hotels, Resorts, Travel Agencies and other Service Sectors for industry exposure
- PDP and Soft Skill Sessions.
- Presentations on Academic and Industry oriented subjects.
- Guest Lectures by Senior Industry Professionals.
- Workshops on Fruits and Vegetables Carving, Meethai Making etc.
- Workshops on Chocolate Making and Sugar Craft.
- Sessions on Complaint Handling.
- Seminars focusing on the current trends in Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Summer Internship at various Hotels.
- Mock Interview Sessions.
- Placement Assistance through On-Campus and Off-Campus Interviews.
Eligibility
Minimum 50% marks in 10+2 (best of four) including English.
Pleasing personality and good communication skills.
Course Duration
Total Course Duration- 3 years
For Lateral Entry Students - 1 year
Course Structure
Contact Details
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