M.Sc.

HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION

Offered by

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY

and INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY at INSTITUTES OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT PUSA, NEW DELHI CHANDIGARH HYDERABAD

PROSPECTUS AND APPLICATION FORM (JANUARY 2007 DECEMBER 2008) About us

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National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) was established by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in 1982 to oversee hotel management and catering education offered by Institutes set up by it. The Council has been responsible in providing professional and skilled human capital to the hotel and tourism industry through its one dozen programs. In 2002, the Council and Indira Gandhi National Open University joined hands and launched the 3-Year B.Sc. Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration and this cooperation graduated in commencement of M.Sc. Hospitality Administration Program in 2003. The National Council for Hotel Management and

Catering Technology will also be launching M.Phil/Ph.D. programs in Hospitality Administration and related fields from year 2007. As a result, hospitality education will be poised to pitch itself as a much sought after alternate discipline of higher education and learning for the fast growing service sector. About IGNOU Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was established in September 1985 by an Act of Parliament, aimed at democratizing education to cover larger segments of the population focused on higher education for vocations and professions. Commonwealth of Learning (CoL). About the M.Sc. Hospitality Administration Program The M.Sc. Program launched jointly by NCHMCT and IGNOU has specific focus on the services sector as against majority of MBA programs which concentrate on control mechanisms for merchandise and manufacturing businesses. Experimental components such as team project, mentorship under the guidance of industry specialists renders
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IGNOUs Degrees are

recognized in India by both UGC and AICTE and also worldwide by

the M.Sc. Hospitality Administration scholar current in every manner and thus proves him/her appropriately relevant for the entire spectrum of tourism/hospitality and other service sectors. Program Delivery The Program is a judicious blend of intensive classroom contact and counselling sessions. Industry Interaction and Mentorship The M.Sc. Program is highly intensive. Interface with industry is through built-in mentorship. Such an interface keeps the scholar current with industry trends and offers scope for building case studies and write dissertation in the elected area of specialization by the scholar. The mentor's relevant industry experience combined with one-to-one interaction immensely contributes to the scholars professional growth and development. The mentorship experience also offers valuable networking opportunities. The Program is designed to provide Opportunity for Post Graduate studies to 3-Year Diploma and 3Year/4-Year Degree holders in Hospitality/Hotel Management/Hotel Administration, who are keen to enhance their knowledge base and eye faculty positions in Hotel Management and Tourism Management Institutes. The qualified may also opt for placement in Training, HRM and Sales & Marketing positions in the industry; Avenue for in-service sponsored candidates from industry who wish to pursue higher studies in the field of hospitality administration. Such in-service candidates can work their way to shoulder managerial responsibilities in the selected area of specialization;
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Institutes

qualification

advancement

Eligibility for the Program B.Sc. Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from NCHMCT and IGNOU; OR 3-Year Diploma in Hotel Management from National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology or State Boards of Technical Education + BA/B.Sc./B.Com. or equivalent qualifications; OR 3-Year Diploma in Hotel Management from National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology or State Boards of Technical Education. Such candidates will also have to take up and pass certain courses (TS-1, TS-3, TS-6 and TS-7 modules) of IGNOUs program for Tourism Studies within the two year duration of the M.Sc. Program. Candidates possessing any of the above qualifications and possessing minimum two years of work experience either in Institutes of Hotel Management or in Hotel and allied industry can also apply under the category of sponsored candidates. Admission for sponsored candidates 3-Year Hotel Management Diploma holders, who have

demonstrated strong leadership quality over the past two years or more in approved Hotels, Restaurants or Clubs, Resorts, Air Catering Units, Institutional/Hospital Catering, Cruise-lines, Health Care Centers or are working in Defence services/Railway/State Tourism Corporations and MNCs will also be considered for admission as sponsored candidates. Faculty possessing Degree/3-Year Diploma in Hotel Management having
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good teaching track record in Institutes of Hotel Management/University Colleges can also avail of reserved seats. admitted on supernumerary basis. These candidates will be

Intake for each Institute Institute New Delhi (Pusa) Chandigarh

Hyderabad/Chennai

Reservation of Seats Category Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribe Physically Handicapped

Reservati on

Seats 15 15 15

15% 7 % 3%

Allotment of the Institute Admission to the program is strictly on merit based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying examination i.e. 3-year B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration / 4-year Degree in HMCT / 3Year Diploma in HMCT. Each applicant will exercise choice for all the three Institutes in order of his/her preference of the Institute. Allotment of Institute to the selected candidates shall be made by the Council on merit in qualifying examination. 2006. Fee Structure for 2006-08 Session: First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Rs.40000 Rs.35000 Rs.40000 Rs.35000 The list of provisionally selected candidates will be displayed on www.nchmct.org (click M.Sc. List) on 28th December

Educational loan facilities from Nationalized Banks without any collateral guarantee may be availed.

 Faculty members from IHMs affiliated with the National Council shall receive some assistanceship under QIP Sabbatical Scheme.

Course structure
SEMESTER I
Code Subject Component Credit s

MHA-1 MHA-2 MHA-3 MHA-4

Management Functions & Behaviour in Hospitality Hospitality Management Properties Development & Planning Information Management Systems & Hospitality

IGNOU NCHMCT NCHMCT IGNOU

04 04 04 04

SEMESTER II
MHA-5 MHA-6 MHA-7 MHA-8 Revenue / Yield Management Market Research Equipment & Materials Management Managing Entrepreneurship : Small & Medium Business Properties NCHMCT IGNOU NCHMCT IGNOU 04 04 04 04

SEMESTER III Sales & Marketing

MHA-9 MHA-10 MHA-11 MHA-12 MHA-21 Sales Management Principles of Marketing Management Marketing of Services and Consumer Behaviour International Marketing Mentorship & Research Project IGNOU IGNOU NCHMCT NCHMCT NCHMCT 04 04 04 04 08

OR Human Resource Management

MHA-13 MHA-14 MHA-15 MHA-16 MHA-21 Human Resource Planning Union Management Relations Managing Change in Organizations Social Processes and Behavioural Issues Mentorship & Research Project IGNOU IGNOU NCHMCT NCHMCT NCHMCT 04 04 04 04 08

SEMESTER IV
MHA-17 MHA-18 Production & Operations Management Managerial Economics 6 NCHMCT IGNOU 04 04

MHA-19 MHA-20

Sales & Marketing Labour Laws

IGNOU IGNOU

04 04

In all, a student has to secure minimum 68 credits (48 credits from core courses and 20 from one of the two groups of elective courses) to qualify for the Post Graduate Degree.

Additional papers to be essentially taken by 3-Year Diploma holders Candidates holding 3-Year Diploma in Hotel Management should secure minimum 40% marks in the TS-1, TS-3, TS-6 and TS-7 subjects of the Bridge Course. The Bridge Course marks though compulsory are only qualifying and will not form part of the final grading. Course titles of Bridge Course subjects are as under: Foundation Course in Tourism (TS-1) Management in Tourism (TS-3) Tourism Marketing (TS-6) Human Resource Development (TS-7)

Continuous Internal Assessment Under the continuous internal assessment process that will be in vogue for the program, scholars will be required to submit two assignments out of which score of the better assignment will be taken into account. Minimum score required to complete a course is 50% separately for both assignments and term end examination. Based on the percentage of marks Division/Grade will be awarded as per range mentioned below: Percentage of Marks 75% and above 60% or more but less than 75% 50% or more but less than 60% Less than 50% Division First with Distinction First Second Unsuccessful Grade A B C -

Examination Scheme, Evaluation and Grading

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Evaluation for the program will comprise of continuous evaluation through assignments and semester-end examination. In the final result, all the assignments will carry 30% weightage while 70% weightage will be for term-end examinations.
Semester Papers Marks Total

First Second Third Fourth

Four Four Four Three Dissertation

100 100 100 100 Total:

400 400 400 300 200 1700

Research Project assigned in the 2nd Semester will be assessed through viva-voice immediately after completion of the 4th Semester examination.

Commencement of M.Sc. Program for January 2007- December 2008 session M.Sc. Hospitality Administration program - January 2007 December 2008 session will commence at the Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi (Pusa), Chandigarh and Hyderabad from 8th January 2008.

Semester & Examination Schedule

Semester Commencement of Semester Tentative schedule of Examination

First Second Third Fourth

8th January 2007 1st week of July 2007 1st week of January 2008 1st week of July 2008

4th 4th 4th 4th

week of week of week of week of

June 2007 December 2007 June 2008 December 2008

Award of Degree
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The M.Sc. Degree will be awarded to scholars who successfully pass the NCHMCT and IGNOU components respectively with 50% marks. The Degree shall be awarded by IGNOU duly acknowledging credits of NCHMCT components. Yield of Program The Program is targeted to yield knowledgeable independent small and medium property managers, better equipped managers for operational areas in large scale enterprise, consultants and smart faculty resource for Hospitality/Hotel Management & Tourism Institutes. Indira Gandhi National Open University has agreed to get M.Sc. Hospitality Administration listed for UGCs NET Examination, which inter alia suggests that M.Sc. qualifications shall in future throw open opportunities of employment for faculty position in different University colleges in the country offering Hospitality and Tourism studies. Placement of passed out students All the passed out candidates of session 2003-05 have been well placed in the industry with an average monthly salary of Rs.15000 and above + allowances. position: IHM Pusa, New Delhi
S.N o. 1. 2. 3. 4. Name Anjana Singh Arunender Negi Arunima Kundu Ashish Nautiyal Organization Radisson Hotel Le Meridien Hotel Leela Palaces & Resorts Le Meridien 9 Designation HR Executive Sales Executive Sales Executive HR Executive Pay Package Rs.15000/plus allowances Rs.20000/plus allowances Rs.17000/plus allowances Rs.15000/-

Given below is a overview of the placement

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Manisha Dash Nishant Raj Nishant Sharma Pravesh Kumar Saurabh Rakheja Subhash Kumar

OCLD (Oberoi) RK Hospitality Services Elixir ABN Amro Bank IHM, Chandigarh Kasco Aviation Services, Kuwait

Trainer Trainer HR Executive Sales Executive Asstt. Lecturer Training Manager

plus allowances Rs.15000/plus allowances Rs.15000/plus allowances Rs.20000/plus allowances Rs.15000/plus allowances Rs.9,000/plus allowances Rs.70000/plus allowances/ accommodati on

IHM Bangalore
S.N o. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Name Mr.Khalid Mr.Rohan D Costa Mr.Sumit Chaudhry Mr.Anshuman Nadkarni Mr.Amol Labhane Organization Bangalore Golf Club ITC Hotels Park Hotels Fresh & Honest Caf Fresh & Honest Caf Designation Facility Head Asstt. Front Office Manager Marketing Manager Marketing Manager Marketing Manager Pay Package Rs.25000/plus allowances Rs.18000/plus allowances Rs.15000/plus allowances Rs.18000/plus allowances Rs.18000/plus allowances

Download through internet Information Brochure and Application Form can be downloaded from web site www.nchmct.org. Duly filled in application form along with a Demand Draft of Rs.750/- in favour of National Council for Hotel
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Management and Catering Technology

payable at New Delhi should

reach Director (A&F), National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Pusa Complex, New Delhi 110012 by or before 18th December 2006. Ensure that the Application Form is not folded. Applications received after 18th December 2006 will not be entertained. Brief about Institutes of Hotel Management IHM, Pusa (New Delhi): Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa, New Delhi, popularly known as Pusa Institute, was established by Central Government as the premier Institute in the country in year 1962. The Institute at present has over 600 students on its roll undergoing seven hospitality training programs. Apart from the M.Sc. Hospitality Administration Program, other courses that it offers include the popular 3-Year Degree Program in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, PG Diploma in Dietetics and Hospital Food Service, PG Diploma in Accommodation Operation, Diploma in Food & Beverage Service, Diploma in Bakery & Confectionery and Craftsmanship Course in Food Production. The self contained campus of the Institute houses two imposing buildings housing various labs and classrooms besides administration offices with a built up area of over 80000 Sq.Ft. of staff accommodation for its faculty and staff. for Table Tennis, Basket Ball and Badminton. The campus offers accommodation for 100 boys and 36 girls. It also houses various types The Institute provides Facilities also exist for for extra curricular activities which includes a gym and sports facilities other indoor games. Various hotel chains, individual hotels and other service providers regularly visit the Institute for campus recruitment. IHM, Chandigarh: Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management at
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Chandigarh was established in the year 1990. It is located at Sector 42-

D in Chandigarh on a plot measuring 4.63 acres. Administration with an intake of 150 students.

The Institute at It has excellent

present offers 3-Year Degree Program in Hospitality and Hotel infrastructure for curriculum implementation. The Institute also offers opportunities for co-curricular activities for overall development of students. In-house sports amenities are available and during spare time students play Table Tennis, Cricket, Badminton, Volley Ball and other indoor games. There are various Students Clubs such as Writers Club, Sports Club, Chefs Club at which students regularly participate in relevant events. All the passed out students of the Institute have since been find suitable placement in the hotel and allied industry through campus recruitment. IHM, Hyderabad: The erstwhile Food Craft Institute, Hyderabad was upgraded to the level of Institute of Hotel Management in the year 1984. The campus covers an area of 1.60 acres wherein the Institute building, hostel for 100 boys and 25 girls and quarters for two Wardens are located. The Institute at present offers 3-Year Degree Program in Hospitality and Hotel Administration with an intake of 150 students. It also offers PG Diploma in Accommodation Operation and Craftsmanship Course in Food Production with respective intake of 20 and 30 students. The Institute has facilities for Badminton, Volley Ball, Table Tennis and other indoor games.

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For more information write, call, fax, e-mail

Mr.Alok Shivapuri, Principal INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT Library Avenue, Pusa Complex New Delhi - 110012 Tel: 011-25841411 / 25842429 Fax: 011-25843177 e-mail: ihmpusa@rediffmail.com (Program Coordinator Mr.R.K.Gupta) Mr.Navin Kumar Nanchahal, Principal Dr.AMBEDKAR INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT Sector 42 D, Chandigarh -160036 Tel: 0172-2604833 Fax: 0172-2611956 e-mail: ihmchd@sify.com

Mr.K.A.Madhava, Principal INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT

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FRow, Durgabai Deshmukh Colony, Vidya Nagar Hyderabad - 500007 Tel: 040-27427569 Fax: 040-27427898 e-mail: ihmhyderabad@rediffmail.com

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY Maidan Garhi New Delhi 110068 Tel: 26969342 / 26859185 e-mail: profkapilk@hotmail.com

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY Library Avenue, Pusa Complex, New Delhi 110012 Tel: 011-25847756 / 25841969 / 25842744 e-mail: sarafnchm@yahoo.co.in

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