M.Sc - Hotel and Catering Management

Overview:

Master of Science ( M.Sc ) in Hotel and Catering Management is a 2-year course which comes under the field of hospitality management. The course focuses on equipping students with the needed skills to run a hospitality-based business.

The course generally takes 2 years to complete but a lot of colleges offer part-time and distance education for these courses. 

A candidate is considered eligible if he/she has a bachelor's degree in hotel management, catering management or any other related course from a recognized university.

M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management graduates are often recruited in hospitality-based businesses. They can be placed in any of the job areas such as housekeeping, maintenance, accounting, front desk, sales, etc.

Some Highlights of M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management:

Name Of The Course                    M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management     

Full Form                                        Master of Science in Hotel and Catering Management                 

Level                                         Postgraduate

Duration                                 2 Years

Examination Type               Semester System                  

Eligibility                         A Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Catering Management or any other related course from a recognized university. A minimum aggregate score of 50%.

Admission Process                Direct or Entrance Exam

Entrance Exams                     NCHMCT JEE, CUET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, MAH CET                     

Average Course Fees         ₹ 40 K To ₹ 4.5 L              

Average Annual Salary         ₹ 4.0 LPA To ₹ 8.0 LPA               

Job Profiles/Roles                     Catering Manager, Event Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager          

Top Recruiters                         ITC, TAJ, IHG, Mahindra

Top Colleges offering M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management in India:

Dr BR Ambedkar Marathwada University Aurangabad

Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh

GNA University, Phagwara

Singhania University, Jhunjhunu

Vels Institute of Science, Technology

Christ University

Why Choose M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management:

M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management equips the students with skills like:

An eye for detail.
Ability to function well in stressful situations.
Efficiently manage a hospitality-based business.
How to prepare and present good food.
Professional management techniques that are used in the hospitality sector.
The common areas in which M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management graduates are recruited are Restaurants, Hotels, Resorts, Bars, Clubs, Catering Firms, Cafeterias, etc.

The top recruiters of the graduate are big companies like Ambassador Group of Hotels, Oberoi Group of Hotels, Sarovar Park Group of Hotels, ITDC Group of Hotels, Jaypee Group of Hotels, K Raheja Group of Hotels, Le Meridien Group of Hotels, Taj Group of Hotels, Hilton Hotel Chain, etc.

M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management Admission Process:

The admission process to M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management differ according to the admission policy of different colleges. Some colleges conduct their own entrance exam and personal interviews while colleges give admission to students based on the obtained merit at the last qualifying examination.

M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management Eligibility:

• A Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Catering Management or any other related course from a recognized university.
  
• A minimum aggregate score of 50%.
  
• Qualify the entrance exam conducted by the college/university.
  
  

M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management Career Opportunities:

M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management graduates mostly get job offers from big hospitality businesses. Areas, where they are recruited, are Restaurants, Hotels, Resorts, Bars, Clubs, Catering Firms, Cafeterias, etc.

The top recruiters of the graduate are big companies like Ambassador Group of Hotels, Oberoi Group of Hotels, Sarovar Park Group of Hotels, ITDC Group of Hotels, Jaypee Group of Hotels,K Raheja Group of Hotels, Le Meridien Group of Hotels, Taj Group of Hotels, Hilton Hotel Chain, etc. Candidates can go for further research studies or find a job in teaching in educational institutions.

Hospitality Executive:
Manages the day to day operations of a hospitality-based business. They oversee personnel and ensure customer satisfaction.

Cabin Crew:
giving competent client administration to travellers while guaranteeing them comfort and security all through the flight. Prepare for any medical or security emergency.

Catering Officer:
Managing and Overseeing all the cooking activities of a hospitality-based business

Professor:
Teaches topics to students. Also prepares all the course works such as assignments.

M.Sc Hotel and Catering Management Syllabus:

Principles & Practices of Management

Principles & Practices of Management
Organizational Behavior
Accommodation Management
Food & Beverage Management
Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics Management
Communication & Soft Skills
Practical
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Human Resource Management

Marketing Management
Accommodation Management
Food & Beverage Management
French for Hotel Management
Workshop on Executive Communication
Practical
Management Institute System MIS
Practical in MIS
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Applied Operations Research

Financial Management
Facilities Design & Management
Hospitality Law
Hospitality Marketing & Sales
Fundamentals of Tourism & Tourism Products
Practical
Strategic Management
Final Research Project & Viva Voce
Industrial Exposure Training.