Course Information & Syllabus
Bachelor of Business Administration (Tourism & Hospitality)
The BBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management is a 4 Year Full Time Integrated Programme affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU-H) consisting of Eight Semesters (08) with 10 months of industrial exposure training. This Course is offered exclusively by NITHM at its campus in Hyderabad . The course curriculum and syllabus is based on inputs from disciplines of Tourism, Travel, Hospitality & General Management required for Under Graduates and adopted by JNTU-H.
Classes in BBA program in Tourism & Hospitality Management are designed to develop students' ability to apply business strategies to hospitality industry-specific situations. Courses include: Food production, Food Science & Nutrition, Financial, Travel & Hospitality Accounting, Travel Agency & Tour Operations, Food & Beverage Service Operation, Cultural Heritage, Tourism Geography, Communication, Leisure and Recreation, Tour Guide and Escort Services, Human Resource and Behaviorial Issues, Hotel & Business Laws & Research Project Design and Methodology.
Employment opportunities
A gamut of choices is available for BBA graduates in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry as this is a booming sector with global prospects and worldwide presence. Students can aspire for Executive, Supervisory positions in
Travel Agencies & Tour Operations
Hotel and related Hospitality Industry
Executive /Supervisor in International and National Food Chains
Executive /ln-charge in Hospital and Institutional Catering
Faculty / Hotel Management / Food Craft Institutes
Responsible Executive positions in Shipping and Cruise lines
Hospitality Marketing / Executives in Hotel and other Service Sectors.
Executives/Supervisors in State Tourism Development Corporations
Executive/ Deputy Managers and demonstrators in Resorts Spas.
Executive and Ground staff of Indian and International Airlines.
Supervisors in Facilities Management Service Providers (after related experience) Self employment through entrepreneurship Executives /Assistants in Event Facilitation. Other Ancillary Industries
Eligibility Criteria for BBA (T&H) Programme
Intermediate or equivalent (10+2 stream) with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST Candidates). Reservation: SC 15%, ST 6%, Physically Handicapped 3%, BC as per AP Govt, norms as on date of interview, 1/3 seats for women students. A few seats are earmarked for foreign candidates and those sponsored by Industry, NRI's and Entrepreneurs. Written test and counseling for Admissions will be conducted at NITHM. Foreign students have to route their applications through MHRD (Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt, of India, New Delhi) or ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi).
Age Limit
Candidates from General, OBC and Physically Handicapped categories upper age limit is 22 years at the date of submission of application. In the case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates upper age limit is 25 years at the date of submission of application. During selection procedure relevant certificate must be produced in original as a proof of age.
Physical Fitness
All qualified candidates will have to submit a physical fitness certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of admission.