Tourism and Hospitality
Introduction of the Sector
The travel and tourism industry, along with the related sectors contributing to it, is expected to grow in leaps and bounds in the coming years. A job in this industry can be highly exciting and adventurous and even pays well. Though it was slow to take off in this country, the government's initiatives in this field are uncovering a bright future for those who want to make a career in this field. The hospitality industry is one of the key drivers of growth among the service sector in India. The growth in the hospitality sector and its contributions to the GDP will continue to be substantially higher than other sectors of the economy on the back of huge tourism potential in the country.
Bachelor in Hotel Management (Golden Threshold Program)
Course Introduction
Golden Threshold Training program gives a new dimension to higher education in Hospitality Management. School of Vocational Education, TISS, manages the academic aspect, covering theory classes and conducting examinations, over six semesters according to approved syllabus. The students will learn on-the-job, in IHCL hotels, as per professionally drawn schedule, covering all aspects of Hotel Management. IHCL will guide, train, mentor and monitor on-the-job training, with periodic formal evaluations. On successful completion of 6 semesters and corresponding practical training in IHCL hotels, TISS will award Bachelor degree (Bachelor in Hotel Management). IHCL will pay a stipend covering cost of tuition fees and meeting some other expenses.
Eligibility, Programme Requirement and highlights.
- Recent Class XII pass-outs between 17-21 years of age as on July 1, 2023 are eligible to apply.
- Selected candidates must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- TISS (SVE) will confer a Bachelor degree upon satisfactory completion of the six-semester course.
- IHCL, through the monthly stipend, will cover the cost of tuition for selected candidates and help defray expenses.
- Deserving students will be offered career placement with IHCL upon graduation.
- The degree does not require any bonds and students are free to pursue other opportunities.
Interested candidates should send their applications to: GTP@tajhotels.com
Please include: Name, School, Class X marks (mention your Board), Hobbies, Extracurricular Activities (if any), Accolades (if any)
Programme Locations: Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.
Career Prospects/Job Role
Deserving students will be offered career opportunities with IHCL upon graduation. On joining IHCL, the students can progress in their careers as per the career progression policies of the company.
The option to join Hotelier Development Program (in-house Taj Management Training Program) or Hotels Operations Training (in-house Taj Supervisory Training Program) will also be open on program completion. The students will not be required to fill any bond and will be free to pursue any available opportunities in any other company or pursue further studies upon completion of the degree program
Semester-wise Listing of Courses
SEMESTER I | SEMESTER II | |||||
Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | |
GE 1.1 | Functional English | 4 | GE 2.1 | Basics of Economics and Markets | 4 | |
GE 1.2 | Communication Skills - I | 4 | GE 2.2 | Environment Sciences | 4 | |
GE 1.3 | Computing Skills - I | 4 | GE 2.3 | Ethics and Governance | 4 | |
HM 1.1 | Introduction to Hospitality & Overview of Tourism Industry | 2 | HM 2.1 | Food & Beverage Production & Service - II | 2 | |
HM 1.2 | Foundation Course in F&B Production and Service - I | 2 | HM 2.2 | Front Office & House Keeping Operations - VI | 2 | |
HM 1.3 | Foundation Course in Front Office & House Keeping Operations - I | 2 | HM 2.3 | Basics of Event Management & Technology in Hotel Sales | 2 | |
TPA 1 | Term Paper Assignment | 2 | TPA 2 | Term Paper Assignment | 2 | |
SEMESTER III | SEMESTER IV | |||||
GE 3.1 | Communication Skills - II | 4 | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | |
GE 3.2 | Financial Literacy | 4 | GE 4.1 | Computing Skills - II | 2 | |
GE 3.3 | Basics of Legal and HR Policies | 4 | GE 4.2 | Basics of Accounting | 4 | |
HM 3.1 | Food & Beverage Production & Service - III | 2 | GE 4.3 | Design Thinking | 4 | |
HM 3.2 | Front Office & House Keeping Operations - III | 2 | GE 4.4 | Organizational Behaviour | 2 | |
HM 3.3 | Hotel Accountancy & Hotel Automation | 2 | HM 4.1 | Food & Beverage Production & Service - IV | 2 | |
TPA 3 | Term Paper Assignment | 2 | HM 4.2 | Front Office & House Keeping Operations - VI | 2 | |
HM 4.3 | Hospitality Marketing & Allied Hospitality Management | 2 | ||||
TPA 4 | Term Paper Assignment | 2 | ||||
SEMESTER V | SEMESTER VI | |||||
Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | |
GE 5.1 | Digital Literacy | 4 | GE 6.1 | Entrepreneurship | 4 | |
GE 5.2 | Health and Wellness | 4 | GE 6.2 | Employment Readiness | 4 | |
GE 5.3 | Personal Grooming | 4 | GE 6.3 | Effective Workplace Skills & Competencies | 4 | |
HM 5.1 | Food & Beverage Production & Service - V | 2 | HM 6.1 | Food & Beverage Production & Service - VI | 2 | |
HM 5.2 | Front Office & House Keeping Operations - V | 2 | HM 6.2 | Front Office & House Keeping Operations - VI | 2 | |
HM 5.3 | Food & Beverage Management & Hotel Costing | 2 | HM 6.3 | Hospitality Law & Entrepreneurship Development | 2 | |
TPA 5 | Term Paper Assignment | 2 | TPA 6 | Term Paper Assignment | 2 |
*The skill training component is 50% to 60% ranging from 600 hours to 720 hours per year depending upon the industry requirement.
Programme fees: Rs. 48,000/-per annum
Examination fees: Rs.1,600/- per semester and Rs. 3,200 per annum
Caution Deposit (Refundable): Rs.5000
Convocation Fees: Rs.2000/- (In absentia Rs.2500/-)