Hotel Management is a popular course for students who wish to join the Hospitality Industry. A large number of Indian student who wish to pursue a career in Hotel Management choose to study abroad so as to gain international knowledge and exposure, as well as receive a very high standard of education.
After you complete your Hotel/Hospitality Management course from a foreign university, you are free to work wherever you want as long as you manage to find a good job. However, it is important to keep in mind that different countries have different rules regarding international graduates. Additionally, each Hotel has its own individual policies that also come into play; some might consider international students for jobs, some might not.
Working in India should ideally not be a problem as international Hotel/Hospitality Management courses are generally well reputed in India. However, it is ideal to always pursue a degree/course that is recognized in India. Otherwise, you might be considered as ineligible to apply to Government Hotels in India or apply for a postgraduate course in an Indian university.
HOTEL MANAGEMENT COURSES IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
U.S
Hotel Management is offered as an undergraduate as well as a postgraduate course in the U.S.
At the undergraduate level, you will generally receive a B.S (Bachelor of Science) in Hotel/Hospitality Administration although there a lot of variations. For example, at the University of Alabama, you will receive a B.S in Human Environmental Sciences, with a major in Restaurant, Hotel and Meetings Management. Some universities also offer a B.A (Bachelor of Arts) in this field. The typical duration of all undergraduate courses is 4 years.
At the postgraduate level, you will generally receive an M.S (Master of Science) in Hotel/Hospitality Administration. However, some universities award an M.A (Master of Arts) or an M.L.A (Master of Liberal Arts) degree in related fields such as Gastronomy, rather than a M.S in Hospitality Administration. You will also come across universities that award MBAs or other degrees in this field. The typical duration of all postgraduate courses in the U.S is 1 – 2 years.
Admissions at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level are based on a number of factors including your past academic record, personal essays, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities etc.
Many universities would require you to appear and qualify in English proficiency tests like IELTS/TOEFL as well as other tests like the SAT/ACT at the undergraduate level and the GRE or GMAT (for some specific courses) at the postgraduate level. At the postgraduate level, your Resume and past work experience can also be taken into account. Interviews are also a part of admission process at most universities.
Typical Tuition Fee* Costs of BS Degree in the U.S (yearly) in US Dollars:
Penn State University – $ 14,761
University of Denver – $ 13,704
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – $ 19,292
University of Alabama – $ 24,950
Cornell University – $ 47,286
Georgia State University – $ 21,058
Northern Arizona University – $ 21,640
Typical Tuition Fee* Costs of MS Degree in the U.S (yearly) in US Dollars:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – $ 21,858
Georgia State University – $ 37,500
* Excludes Living Costs and Other Expenses
U.K
Hotel/Hospitality Management is offered as an undergraduate as well as a postgraduate course in the U.K. It is important to note that many universities in the U.K do not offer specific courses in this field, including the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford.
At the undergraduate level, you will generally receive a B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) in Hospitality Management. However, some universities like the University of West London offer a B.A (Bachelor of Arts) degree instead of a B.Sc. in the same field.
Courses in this field are often offered in combination with related subjects, such as a B.A in Event Management and Hospitality, or a B.Sc. in International Tourism and Hospitality Management etc.
The typical duration of undergraduate degrees in the U.K is 3 years, although many universities offer 4 year courses in this field that include a year of practical learning (industry placement).
At the postgraduate level, you might receive an M.A or a M.Sc. degree in this field, depending on the university. The typical duration of postgraduate courses is 1 year. Many universities also offer combined undergraduate – postgraduate courses. The duration of these courses is generally 4 years (without industry placement) or 5 years (with 1 year of industry placement).
Admissions at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels are based primarily based on your academic records. However, competitive universities might also consider personal essays, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities etc. At the postgraduate level (and sometimes at the undergraduate level), your past work experience, Resume and Portfolio are also taken into account.
Interviews might also be conducted as a part of the admission process. You might also have to appear and qualify in English proficiency tests like the TOEFL/IELTS.
Typical Tuition Fee* Costs of B.A/B.Sc. Degree in the U.K (yearly) in Pound Sterling:
University of Surrey – £ 15,800
University of West London – £10,650
Bournemouth University – £ 13,000
Plymouth University – £ 11,500
University College Birmingham – £ 9,300
University of Brighton – £ 11,220
Sheffield Hallam University – £ 11,900
Coventry University – £ 8,240
Typical Tuition Fee* Costs of M.A/M.Sc. Degree in the U.K (yearly) in Pound Sterling:
University College Birmingham – £ 9,700
Coventry University – £ 12,500
University of West London – £ 10,995
* Excludes Living Costs and Other Expenses
Australia
Hotel/Hospitality Management is offered primarily as an undergraduate course in Australia. However, it is important to note that not all universities offer this course.
At the undergraduate level, you will generally receive a B.Bus. (Bachelor of Business) degree in Hospitality/Hotel Management. However, it is not rare for universities to offer this course as a B.A (Bachelor of Arts) or even a B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) degree. Some universities, like the University of Wollongong offer a degree in this subject along with a professional Diploma. The typical duration of most undergraduate courses in Australia is 3 years.
Undergraduate courses in this field are often offered in combination with related subjects including International Tourism, Culinary Arts etc.
At the postgraduate level, you might receive a MBA or an M.A (Master of Arts) or even an M.Com. (Master of Commerce) in this field. The typical duration of postgraduate courses in Australia is 1 – 2 years, with accelerated courses also available.
Admissions at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels are based primarily based on your academic records. However, some universities might require personal essays, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities etc. You might also need to have studied certain ‘Pre – Requisite’ subjects during school to be eligible for admission for certain courses.
At the postgraduate level (and sometimes at the undergraduate level), your past work experience, Resume and Portfolio are also taken into account.
Interviews might also be conducted as a part of the admission process. You will also have to appear and qualify in English proficiency tests like the TOEFL/IELTS.
Typical Tuition Fee* Costs of B.Bus./B.Com. degree in Australia (yearly) in Australian Dollars:
University of Wollongong – $ 24,500
Griffith University – $ 21,200
Victoria University – $ 21,760
Murdoch University – $ 25,950
* Excludes Living Costs and Other Expenses
Canada
Hotel/Hospitality Management courses are primarily offered at the undergraduate level in Canada. However, it is important to understand that only a handful of universities offer this course, even at the undergraduate level.
At the undergraduate level, you will typically receive a Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM) degree. The duration of most of these degrees is 4 years. Some universities also offer B.A (Bachelor of Arts) degrees in this field.
It is important to note that at most universities, the degree program is offered for last 2 years, i.e the third and the fourth year, whereas the first 2 years are completed as a Diploma from the same or a different institution. Courses in this field are often offered in combination with related subjects such as International Tourism, Culinary Arts etc.
At the postgraduate level, you might receive an M.A in this or a related field such as Recreation Management. The duration of most of these programs is 2 years, although accelerated programs are available.
Admissions at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level are based on a number of factors. These include your past academic record, personal essays, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities etc. You might also need to have studied certain ‘Pre – Requisite’ subjects during school to be eligible for admission for certain courses.
Many universities would require you to appear and qualify in English proficiency tests like IELTS/TOEFL as well as other tests like the GRE or GMAT (for some specific courses at the postgraduate level). At the postgraduate level, your Resume, Portfolio and past work experience might also be taken into account. Interviews are also a part of admission process at most universities.
Typical Tuition Fee* Costs of B.A/BHM Degree in Canada (yearly) in Canadian Dollars:
Vancouver Island University – $ 13,920
Royal Roads University – $ 16,640
* Excludes Living Costs and Other Expenses
Singapore
Hotel/Hospitality Management is offered as an undergraduate as well as a postgraduate course in Singapore, although only by a select few universities. Most institutions award professional diplomas rather than degrees in this field.
At the undergraduate level, you will generally receive a B.Bus. (Bachelor of Business) degree upon the completion of your program. The typical duration of most undergraduate courses in Singapore is 4 years. However, in this field, 2/3 year undergraduate courses are also available. Courses in this field are often offered in combination with related subjects such as Tourism etc.
At the postgraduate level, you will generally receive a Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management degree or even an MBA (in related fields). The typical duration of postgraduate courses in Singapore is 1 year.
Admissions at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels are based primarily based on your academic records. However, some universities might require personal essays, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities etc. You might also need to have studied certain ‘Pre – Requisite’ subjects during school to be eligible for admission for certain courses.
At the postgraduate level (and sometimes at the undergraduate level), your past work experience, Resume and Portfolio are also taken into account.
Interviews might also be conducted as a part of the admission process. Many universities would require you to appear and qualify in English proficiency tests like IELTS/TOEFL as well as other tests like the GRE or GMAT (for some specific postgraduate courses).
Typical Tuition Fee* Costs of undergraduate B.Bus. Degree in Singapore (yearly) in Singaporean Dollars (subsidized):
Nanyang Technological University – $ 17,700
James Cook University – $ 23,883
Typical Tuition Fee* Costs of undergraduate MBA/Masters Degree in Singapore (yearly) in Singaporean Dollars (subsidized):
James Cook University – $ 32,100
* Excludes Living Costs and Other Expenses
Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the most popular study destinations for Hotel and Hospitality Management. Courses in this field are generally offered both at the undergraduate and at the postgraduate level in Switzerland.
Even though most institutions that offer courses in this field are institutes or Hotel Management Schools and not universities, they offer Bachelor and Masters Degrees apart from a number of undergraduate and postgraduate Diplomas. Internships and practical learning are a very important part of all courses in this field in Switzerland.
At the undergraduate level, you will typically receive a Bachelor degree in Hotel Management. BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) and B.A (Bachelor of Arts) degrees in this field are also widely offered. The typical duration of most undergraduate courses in Switzerland is between 3 – 4 years.
At the postgraduate level, you will typically receive an MBA or an M.A (Master of Arts) in this field. The typical duration of postgraduate courses in Switzerland is generally between 1 – 2 years.
Admissions at both the undergraduate level and at the postgraduate level are primarily based on your academic record. At the postgraduate level (and sometimes at the undergraduate level), your past work experience, Resume and Portfolio are also taken into account.
Interviews might also be conducted as a part of the admission process. Many universities/institutes would require you to appear and qualify in English proficiency tests like IELTS/TOEFL as well as other tests like the OOPT (Oxford Online Placement Test).
At most institutes, you would need to be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for admission into Bachelor Degree courses, and at least 21 years of age to be eligible for admission into Masters Degree courses.
Typical Tuition Fee* Costs of undergraduate B.A/BBA Degree in Switzerland in Swiss Francs (CHF):
Hotel Institute Montreux – 1,32,020 (Total Cost)
Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) – 1,28,100 (Total Cost)
Glion Institute of Higher Education – 24,000 to 26,000 (Yearly)
IMI Luzern – 20,000 to 25,000 (Yearly)
Typical Tuition Fee* Costs of MBA/M.A Degree in Switzerland in Swiss Francs (CHF):
IMI Luzern – 31,750 (Total Cost)
Cesar Ritz Colleges of Switzerland – 74,800 (Total Cost)
* Excludes Living Costs and Other Expenses
