Best Hotel Management Colleges in India

Traditionally, Indians are famous for extending warm hospitality to the guests. Since the present generation is very demanding and attaches much value to customized service in the professional world of the 21st century, the challenge of the hospitality sector is to provide customized services efficiently. Such challenges can be successfully met only with professional learning.

In the present global scenario, it is essential to know about the nuances of different facets of hospitality for domestic and international guests. Such in-depth knowledge can be acquired through systematic teaching -learning process - both theoretical and practical. This is precisely the reason for launching the courses in hospitality management in many universities of India.

Being located close to strategic tourist places like Mathura and Agra, Sanskriti University has realized that there is enough scope for young boys and girls to find decent employment with diploma / degree in tourism and hospitality courses.

Sanskriti University is offering the following courses in School of Tourism and Hospitality:

Facilities

Basic Training Kitchen (BTK): The University's Basic Training Kitchen has the facility of providing practical training regarding fundamental techniques required to succeed in a professional kitchen. As the food service and hospitality industry continues to grow, the students are required to acquire knowledge about global cuisines and advanced techniques. The Basic Training Kitchen at Sanskriti University provides new and innovative food service training solutions.

Basic kitchen is fully equipped with modern catering equipments and appliances. The kitchen is used primarily for introduction of the art of cookery to the students. Familiarity with the art and science of cooking is indeed an essential part of good hospitality operation and BTK providing necessary knowledge.

The Advanced Training Kitchen (ATK): Having mastered the basics, the students move on to specialization in the art of cooking. This kitchen boasts of state-of-the-art equipments and replicates kitchens of star hotels.

Enabling aspiring culinary professionals, the kitchen is fully equipped for handling production of various international cuisines. Elaborate dishes are prepared here. The focus is on mastering technical skills and giving students the confidence and knowledge about what they have learnt about types and styles of cuisines. ATK provides practical demonstration to students about international cuisines such as French, Chinese, Thai, Italian, German, Spanish etc. This is expected to provide an edge to our students as such huge varieties are not included in the practical training process in most of the other institutes / universities.

Quality Food Training Kitchen: This kitchen is primarily used to impart training to students on Indian and Continental cuisines and for preparing food in bulk for banquets and parties.

Training Restaurants with Bar: At rendezvous (the training restaurant), students get the exposure to operation of a bar under guidance of faculty members. Training restaurants and bars are well-equipped to cater to national and international tastes and students are taught latest techniques of service at par with the industry standard. The students are trained about buffets, banquets, service etc. in these labs.

Bakery & Confectionery: Two huge labs take care of all baking and confectionery as per the requirement of the syllabus. Students prepare tasty breads, cakes, pastries and desserts in these labs. There is an adjoining preparation area for chocolates & confectionaries.

Confectionery is an air-conditioned facility devoted to training students on making wedding cakes, chocolates and a host of cold dessert preparations.

Front Office Lab: The University's Front Office Lab is located in a well decorated lobby of international standard with centralized air-conditioning system. The front office lab with a lobby, reception area and lounge is the first point of contact with guest. Students are imparted knowledge on providing information, room booking, guest registration, billing, guest relation etc. in the lab. In addition, emphasis is on communication skills, social skills, oratory skills and handling of different types of situations. The lab uses the latest IDS Fortune Hotel Operation Software for the front office training.

Accommodation Operation / House Keeping Lab

  • House Keeping Lab: The University's state-of-the-art housekeeping laboratory is equipped with the most modern equipments and guest supplies, chemicals, abrasives, linen etc. required for accommodation upkeep and other related jobs.
  • Guest Rooms: The institute accommodation wing comprises four model guest rooms and one Imperial Suite with centralized air-conditioning system has been designed to simulate the modern luxury hotels. Students are trained to replicate the same look everyday which calls for patience and eye for details.
  • Laundry & Linen Room: The laundry in housekeeping is equipped with Stefab Commercial Washer (15 kg), Stefab Commercial Extractor (15 kg), Steam press table with boiler etc. where students learn Laundry Management.
  • Lecture Theatre: Conventional classroom lectures from the bedrock on which case studies, assignments, group projects, seminars, debates, elocution, role playing, psycho-analysis etc.help in further development of the students. Field work and guest lectures are applied to give critical practical orientation. The idea behind the whole academic exercise is not to make students exam oriented but business inclined.

Career Scope

Well-educated faculty members engaged for taking theoretical and practical classes. High quality teaching ensures employability in prestigious hotels and other establishments

The students passing out from Sanskriti University with Diploma in Hotel Management, B.Sc. in Hotel Management or B.Sc. in Hospitality & Tourism Management can be recruited by prestigious hotels, guest houses etc. in the following sectors:

  • Hotels
  • Resorts
  • Airlines
  • Restaurants
  • Tourism
  • Fast food operation

Programmes Offered

 
Under Graduate Programmes

Course Outcomes

CO1: Understanding the fundamental concepts of gender, sex, gender roles, and gender stereotypes.

CO2: Analyzing the historical and societal factors contributing to gender inequality and discrimination.

CO3: Examining the various dimensions of women's empowerment (social, economic, political) and their significance.

CO4: Identifying  and challenge gender biases and stereotypes in personal, professional, and media contexts.

CO5: Promoting a gender-sensitive and inclusive environment, recognizing the importance of equality and respect in all interactions.

 

COURSE CONTENT

 

MODULE-I:                                                                                                          [SESSIONS : 06]

Understandinging Gender :

·         Distinction between Sex and Gender.

·         Gender Roles and Stereotypes: Social construction and impact.

·         Patriarchy and its manifestations.

·         Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation (basic concepts).

MODULE-II:                                                                                                           [SESSIONS : 06]

 Gender Inequality and Discrimination :

·         Historical perspectives on gender inequality in India.

·         Forms of Discrimination: Workplace, education, health, public spaces.

·         Gender-based violence: Types and impact.

·         Legal frameworks for gender equality in India.

 

MODULE-III:                                                                                                          [SESSIONS : 06]

  Women's Empowerment: Concepts and Dimensions :

·         Definition and significance of Women's Empowerment.

·         Social Empowerment: Education, health, decision-making.

·         Economic Empowerment: Work, financial independence, entrepreneurship.

·         Political Empowerment: Participation in governance.

·         Role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and NGOs.

 

MODULE-IV:                                                                                                          [SESSIONS : 06]

Gender in Society and Media :

·         Gender representation in media, advertising, and popular culture.

·         Challenging stereotypes in media.

·         Gender and family: Division of labor, domestic responsibilities.

·         Gender in the workplace: Pay gap, glass ceiling, harassment.

 

MODULE-V:                                                                                                                [SESSIONS : 06]

Towards a Gender-Sensitive Society :

 

·         Strategies for promoting gender equality and equity.

·         Role of education and awareness in gender sensitization.

·         Creating inclusive environments in hospitality and other sectors.

·         Bystander intervention and active allyship.

·         Personal commitment to gender equality.

 

TEXT BOOKS:

 

  1. Poonacha, V. (2018). Gender Studies: A Reader. Oxford University Press.
  2. Chakravarti, U. (2003). Gendering Caste: Through a Feminist Lens. Kali for Women.
  3. Kishwar, M. (2014). Off the Beaten Track: Rethinking Gender Justice for Indian Women. Oxford University Press.
  4. Ministry of Women and Child Development , Government of India publications and reports.
  5. Relevant articles and case studies on gender issues and women's empowerment.

 


COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1: Understand the layout, equipment, and control systems of the larder section in a kitchen, including terms and responsibilities of the larder chef

CO2: Identify and describe various types of sausages, forcemeats, brines, cures, and marinades used in charcuterie, as well as the preparation methods for ham, bacon, gammon, galantines, pates, mousses, and chaud-froids

CO3: Demonstrate the ability to prepare and present a variety of charcuterie items such as sausages, forcemeats, ham, bacon, galantines, pates, mousses, chaud-froids, aspic, gelee, quenelles, parfaits, roulades, and non-edible displays

CO4: Classify appetizers, describe historic garnishes, and explain the different types of garnishes used in culinary arts

CO5: Identify the components of sandwiches, including bread types, fillings, spreads, and garnishes, and demonstrate the ability to prepare and store sandwiches

CO6: Discuss the ideal uses of wine and herbs in cooking, classify herbs, and demonstrate the ability to incorporate wine and herbs effectively into culinary dishes

 

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE-I                                                                                                    [SESSIONS: 10]

Larder: Layout & Equipment:  Introduction of Larder Work, Definition, Equipment found in the larder, Layout of a typical larder with equipment and various sections. Terms & Larder Control:   Common terms used in the Larder and Larder control, Essentials of Larder Control, Importance of Larder Control, Devising Larder Control Systems, Leasing with other Departments, Yield Testing. Duties and Responsibilities of the Larder Chef:   Functions of the Larder, Hierarchy of Larder Staff, Sections of the Larder, Duties & Responsibilities of larder Chef

 

MODULE-II                                                                                                   [SESSIONS: 12]

Charcutierie: Sausage: Introduction to charcutierie, Sausage – Types & Varieties, Casings – Types & Varieties, Fillings – Types & Varieties, Additives & Preservatives. Forcemeats: Types of forcemeats, Preparation of forcemeats, Uses of forcemeats. Brines, Cures & Marinades: Types of Brines, Preparation of Brines, Methods of Curing, Types of Marinades, Uses of Marinades, Difference between Brines, Cures & Marinades. Ham, Bacon & Gammon: Cuts of Ham, Bacon & Gammon, Differences between Ham, Bacon & Gammon, Processing of Ham & Bacon, Green Bacon, Uses of different cuts. Galantines: Making of galantines, Types of Galantine, Ballotines. Pates: Types of Pate, Pate de foiegras, Making of Pate, Commercial pate and Pate Maison, Truffle – sources, Cultivation and uses and Types of truffle. Mouse & Mousseline: Types of mousse, Preparation of mousse, Preparation of mousseline, Difference between mousse and mousseline. ChaudFroid: Meaning of Chaudfroid, making of chaudfrod& Precautions, Types of chaudfroid, Uses of chaudfroid. Aspic &Gelee: Definition of Aspic and Gelee, Difference between the two, Making of Aspic and Gelee, Uses of Aspic and Gelee. Quenelles, Parfaits, Roulades: Preparation of Quenelles, Parfaits and Roulades. Non Edible Displays: Ice carvings, Tallow sculpture, Fruit & vegetable Displays, Salt dough. Pastillage, Jelly Logo, Thermacol work.

 

MODULE-III                                                                                     [SESSIONS: 12]

Appetizers & Garnishes:  Classification of Appetizers, Examples of Appetizers, Historic importance of culinary Garnishes, Explanation of different Garnishes

MODULE-IV                                                                                                  [SESSIONS: 12]

Sandwiches: Parts of Sandwiches, Types of Bread, Types of filling – classification,

Spreads and Garnishes, Types of Sandwiches, Making of Sandwiches, Storing of Sandwiches

 

MODULE-V                                                                                                   [SESSIONS: 12]

Use of Wine and Herbs in Cooking: Ideal uses of wine in cooking, Classification of herbs, Ideal uses of herbs in cooking

 

TEXT BOOKS:

1.       Food Production Operations (Chef Bali)- Oxford Publication—Core Textbook, Students & Faculty to follow this book.

2.       Practical Cookery-1 (Kinton & Cesarni)

3.       Theory of Catering (Kinton & Cesarni)

4.       Practical Cooking –Thangam & Phillip.

5.       Basic Training Kitchen – Chef Vikas

6.       Theory of Cookery by K. Arora


Course Outcomes

 

CO1: Understanding the fundamental concepts and unique characteristics of tourism marketing.

CO2: Analyzing consumer behavior in tourism and Applying market segmentation, targeting, and positioning strategies.

CO3: Evaluating different tourism product development and pricing strategies.

CO4: Describing various distribution channels and promotional tools used in tourism marketing, including digital platforms.

CO5: Developing integrated tourism marketing Plannings, considering current trends and sustainable practices.

 

COURSE CONTENT

 

MODULE-I:                                                                                      [SESSIONS : 06]

Introduction to Tourism Marketing

·         Definition and Scope of Tourism Marketing.

·         Unique Characteristics of Tourism Products/Services (intangibility, perishability, inseparability, variability).

·         The Tourism Marketing Mix (7 Ps: Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, Physical Evidence).

·         The Tourism Environment: Micro and Macro environmental factors.

MODULE-II:                                                                                       [SESSIONS : 06]

Tourism Consumer Behavior & Market Segmentation

·         Understanding Tourism Consumer Behavior: Decision-making process and influencing factors.

·         Market Research in Tourism: Importance and methods.

·         Market Segmentation: Bases for segmenting tourism markets.

·         Targeting and Positioning Strategies.

MODULE-III:                                                                                    [SESSIONS : 06]

Tourism Product & Pricing Strategies

·         Tourism Product Development: Stages, innovation, and diversification.

·         Components of a Tourism Product.

·         Branding in Tourism: Destination and product branding.

·         Pricing Strategies in Tourism: Factors and various approaches.

MODULE-IV:                                                                                    [SESSIONS : 06]

 Distribution & Promotion in Tourism

·         Distribution Channels: Direct, travel agents, tour operators, OTAs, GDS.

·         Promotional Mix: Advertising, PR, Sales Promotion, Personal Selling, Direct Marketing.

·         Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) in Tourism.

·         Role of Digital Marketing: Websites, SEO, SEM, content marketing.

MODULE-V:                                                                                         [SESSIONS : 06]

Digital Tourism Marketing & Emerging Trends

·         Social Media and Mobile Marketing for Tourism.

·         Big Data and Analytics in Tourism Marketing.

·         Emerging Trends: Experiential, sustainable, personalized marketing, VR/AR.

·         Crisis Communication and Reputation Management.

·         Developing a Simple Tourism Marketing Planning.

TEXT BOOKS:

1.   Kotler, P., Bowen, J. T., & Makens, J. C. (Various Editions). Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism. Pearson Education.

2.   Morrison, A. M. (Various Editions). Marketing and Managing Tourism Destinations. Routledge.

3.   Buhalis, D. (Various Editions). eTourism: Information Technology for Strategic Tourism Management. Routledge.

4.   Middleton, V. T. C., Fyall, A., Morgan, M., & Ranchhod, A. (Various Editions). Marketing in Travel and Tourism. Routledge.

5.   UNWTO publications and industry reports on tourism marketing trends.

 

 


 


COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1: Mastering various soup recipes beyond consommé

CO2: Differentiating between sauces and gravies, exploring derivatives of mother sauces

CO3: Learning meat cookery techniques for beef, veal, lamb, pork, and poultry

CO4: Gaining proficiency in fish cookery, including classification, selection, cuts, and cooking methods

CO5: Mastering pastry preparation techniques for various types

CO6: Understanding the basics of pastry creams and their uses in confectionery

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE-I                                                                                            [SESSIONS : 09]

SOUP: Basic recipes other than consommé with menu examples: Broths, Bouillon, Puree, Cream, Veloute, Chowder, Bisque etc.

MODULE-II                                                                                           [SESSIONS : 08]

SAUCES & GRAVIES: Difference between sauce and gravy, Derivatives of mother sauces, Contemporary & Proprietary

MODULE-III                                                                                           [SESSIONS : 10]

Meat Cookery: Introduction to meat cookery, Cuts of beef/veal, Cuts of lamb/mutton, Cuts of pork, Variety meats (offal’s), Poultry (With menu examples of each)

MODULE-IV                                                                                           [SESSIONS : 08]

Fish Cookery: Introduction to fish cookery, Classification of fish with examples, Cuts of fish with menu examples, Selection of fish and shell fish, cooking of fish (effects of heat).

MODULE-V                                                                                            [SESSIONS : 10]

Pastry: Short crust, Laminated, Choux, Hot water/Rough puff: Recipes and methods of preparation; Differences; Uses of each pastry; Care to be taken while preparing pastry; Role of each ingredient; Temperature of baking pastry.

PRACTICALS

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE-I                                                                                               [SESSIONS : 06]

Meat – Identification, Selection and processing of Meat, Fish and poultry, Slaughtering and dressing, Area/Slaughtering.

 

MODULE-II                                                                                                [SESSIONS : 06]

Cuts of Meat - Various cuts, Carcass, demonstration, Preparation of basic cuts-Lamb and Pork. Chops, Tornado, Fillet, Steaks, Escalope, Fish- Identification & Classification, Cuts and Folds of fish.

 

MODULE-III                                                                                               [SESSIONS : 06]    

Preparation of Menu: Salads & soups- waldrof salad, Fruit salad, Russian salad, salad nicoise, Cream (Spinach, Vegetable, And Tomato), Puree (Lentil, Peas Carrot) International soups.

 

MODULE-IV                                                                                              [SESSIONS : 06]

Chicken, Mutton and Fish Preparations- Fish orly, a la anglaise, colbert, meuniere, poached, Baked, Entrée-Lamb stew, hot pot, shepherd’s pie, grilled, steaks & lamb/Pork chops, Roast chicken, grilled, chicken, Leg of Lamb, Beef.

MODULE-V                                                                                                [SESSIONS : 06]

Indian cookery- Rice dishes, Breads, Main course, Basic Vegetables, Paneer Preparations.

 

TEXT BOOKS:

1.      Food Production Operations (Chef Bali)--- Oxford Publication—Core Textbook , Students & Faculty to follow this book.

2.      Practical Cookery-1 (Kinton&Cesarni)

3.      Theory of Catering (Kinton&Cesarni)

4.      Practical Cooking –Thangam& Phillip.

5.      Basic Training Kitchen – Chef Vikas.

6.      Theory of Cookery by K. Arora