B.Sc

The bachelor's degree programme in Hospitality and Travel lasts three years. Students who are drawn to the service business can enrol in this course to gain a thorough understanding of the field.

Anyone passionate about enhancing visitor experiences or maximizing visitor opportunities should enrol in the Bachelor of Science programme in Hospitality and Tourism Studies. In general, Tourism courses give students the skills they need to work as entrepreneurs and in good managerial positions whereas hospitality courses educate students to work in the hospitality and catering industries.

The main distinction between the two programmes is that applicants for the BSc programme must have completed Class 12 in the Science stream, whilst applicants for the Economics, programme must have completed Class 12 in any stream. Apart from that, both have fantastic potential.

Depending on your educational background and job goals, you can choose between the two. They both deal with fundamental aspects of hotel administration. Food Production, Front Desk Management, Hotel Accounting and Economics, Accommodations, Human Resources, etc. are all included in the hotel management courses. 

Following high school, selecting BSc in Hospitality & Travel can lead to several job options in the travel and hospitality sector. Among the degree programmes you can enrol in are those in Hotel Management, Event Management, Travel and Tourism Management, and Aviation Management.

Careers in travel agencies, airlines, hotels, event planning firms, and tourism boards may arise from this. Finding the right programme or career path for your interests and aspirations may need some investigation into the options.

IHM Bodhgaya offers several scholarship programs for students pursuing the BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration. First one which supports meritorious students from families with an annual income below INR 8 Lacs and the second one is the Post Matric Scholarship for SC and OBC students aimed at those with lower income thresholds and third one is the Ishan Uday Scholarships for North-East students with an annual income below INR 6 lakhs. These scholarships cover tuition fees, maintenance allowances and other educational expenses helping eligible students manage their financial needs during their studies.

Some top recruiters for BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at SIHM Orissa are Taj Group of Hotels, Oberoi Hotels, Hyatt, Marriott Hotels, IRCTC, Vedanta, Mayfair Hotel, The Fern, Welcome Group etc. These companies are known for hiring graduates from the program.

The State Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (SIHM) in Tirupati admits 60 students for their B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (HHA) program. The three-year undergraduate degree focuses on the hospitality industry's operational and management techniques.

The relevance of BSc programs remains high, primarily due to their foundational nature. These courses are designed to provide the understanding of scientific principles and analytical skills. The interdisciplinary nature of these programs allow students to explore fields such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, and more.

Pursuing a BSc course has a countless benefits including a variety of career opportunities, personal development, higher earning potential, practical knowledge, reputed profession, and more.

The average salary for graduates of the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from SIHM Orissa is approximately INR 2.60 Lacs per annum. Graduates have opportunities to work in various roles, including hotel management, food and beverage management, and front office operations.