Specialization: Hospitality Management
A specialized management programme preparing students for leadership roles in hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, event companies and tourism organizations, with strong global career scope.
Duration
2 Years
Fees Range
₹1.0 LPA – ₹10.0 LPA
Avg Salary
₹4.0 LPA – ₹25.0 LPA
Semesters
4
Average Salary
₹4-7 LPA (Freshers)
Top Recruiter
Taj Hotels, Marriott, Oberoi Group
Duration
2 Years
Min Percentage
50%
Age Limit
No age limit
Bachelor's degree in any discipline (BBA, BHM, etc.) from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories, with a 5% relaxation applicable to SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates). Admission is generally based on national or university-level entrance exam scores, followed by group discussion and personal interview rounds.
Entrance Exam Registration
Register for accepted entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, CMAT or other management tests
Application Form
Apply to preferred colleges by submitting academic details, personal information and entrance exam scores
Shortlisting
Colleges shortlist candidates based on entrance exam cutoffs and academic performance
GD/PI Rounds
Shortlisted candidates attend Group Discussions and Personal Interviews to assess communication and managerial aptitude
Merit List & Document Verification
Final merit list is prepared based on overall performance; selected candidates submit documents for verification
Fee Payment
Pay the admission fee to confirm the seat in the programme
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Hotel Manager
₹8.0 LPA avg
Oversees daily hotel operations, staff management, guest satisfaction and revenue performance
Event Manager
₹9.0 LPA avg
Plans, coordinates and executes corporate, social and hospitality events
Food & Beverage Manager
₹9.5 LPA avg
Manages restaurant, catering and food service operations while ensuring quality standards
Front Office Manager
₹6.5 LPA avg
Supervises front desk operations, reservations, check-ins and customer service
Tourism Manager
₹10.5 LPA avg
Develops and manages travel packages, tourism services and customer experiences
✅ Pros
❌ Cons
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society Institute of Management (AISSMS), Pune
Fees: ₹3.5 LPA
Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune
Fees: ₹4.5 LPA
Symbiosis Institute of Hospitality Studies, Pune
Fees: ₹5.5 LPA
MIT World Peace University, Pune
Fees: ₹4.0 LPA
It is a 2-year postgraduate programme focused on hotel operations, tourism and hospitality business management, preparing students for leadership and service management roles.
A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories), along with a valid entrance exam score such as CAT, MAT, XAT or CMAT.
Freshers typically earn ₹4-7 LPA, rising to ₹8-15 LPA at mid-level and ₹15-25 LPA or more at senior and leadership levels.
Hospitality Management focuses on hotel operations and guest services, while Tourism Management focuses on travel planning and destination management; both are related but distinct specializations.
The scope extends beyond hotels to resorts, tourism, airlines, cruise lines, event management, luxury retail and hospitality technology.