Programme Overview
The B.Sc. in International Hospitality Management at Atharva University is a globally oriented programme designed to groom the next generation of hospitality professionals. With a balanced blend of academic knowledge, hands-on practical training, and global exposure, this three-year undergraduate programme prepares students for dynamic careers across the global hospitality and tourism industry.
Set within the world-class School of Hospitality Studies, students learn in an industry-simulated environment that includes state-of-the-art kitchens, a bakery and confectionery lab, model guest rooms, training restaurants, cafés, and banquet simulation areas. The curriculum is aligned with international standards and incorporates modern hospitality trends such as sustainable tourism, luxury brand management, food innovation, and digital hospitality management.
Students are nurtured to become service leaders who not only master hotel operations but also understand global hospitality culture, international customer preferences, and the nuances of cross-border hospitality business.
Programme Highlights
- Designed to meet international hospitality education standards with emphasis on both operational excellence and strategic management.
- Hands-on experience in fully equipped kitchens, bakeries, restaurants, cafés, banquet halls, and housekeeping labs designed to simulate real-world operations.
- Regular industrial training, internships, and live projects with leading hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, and luxury service brands.
- Exposure to global cuisines, service cultures, and international guest expectations through cross-border case studies, global hospitality practices, and guest lectures.
- Training in communication, grooming, leadership, and teamwork to create professionals with hospitality finesse.
- Support for students to explore entrepreneurial ventures in food services, travel startups, luxury hospitality, and event management.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the B.Sc. International Hospitality Management programme will be well-positioned for a wide array of national and global careers, including:
- Hotel Manager / Front Office Executive
- Food & Beverage Manager / Restaurant Manager
- Guest Relations Executive
- Housekeeping Supervisor / Executive
- Cruise Line Staff / Cabin Crew
- Airline Hospitality Officer
- Event and Wedding Planner
- Luxury Retail Manager
- Hospitality Consultant
- Hospitality Entrepreneur (Café, Cloud Kitchen, Boutique Stay)
- Travel and Tourism Coordinator
- Resort Operations Manager
- International Internship and Placement Opportunities
Programme Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional competence in core areas of international hospitality including food production, housekeeping, front office, and F&B service.
- Apply global service standards and adapt to diverse cultural contexts in hospitality operations.
- Use modern technology and hospitality management systems to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.
- Exhibit strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills across all hospitality domains.
- Conduct market research, assess guest satisfaction, and develop strategies for hospitality innovation and customer retention.
- Plan and execute events, manage logistics, and deliver seamless guest experiences in real-time simulations.
- Pursue careers or further studies internationally with a strong foundation in academic knowledge and practical expertise.
- Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset to explore self-employment or business ventures in the hospitality ecosystem.
- Embrace lifelong learning, professional ethics, and continuous development in the global hospitality landscape.
