Bachelors of Hospitality Science

Hospitality is the practice of being hospitable. That is, the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers, with liberality and goodwill. Hospitality frequently refers to the hospitality industry, which includes hotels, restaurants, casinos, catering, resorts, membership clubs, conventions, attractions, special events, and other services for travelers and tourists. Hospitality Industry is fast growing and dynamic. The supply of quality professionals for the challenging tasks and careers in this Industry is below the demand.

The Vijayalakshmi Institute of Hospitality Sciences was established in the year 2004, with the core values of Commitment, Co-operation, Communication, Discipline and Professionalism. The institution is committed to service of the youth of country and the society at large. The students are continuously oriented to latest information, knowledge and skills required by the industry. A holistic approach to hospitality education is the essence of the college.

Vijayalakshmi Institute of Hospitality Sciences College offers a three-year Bachelor of Hospitality Science (B. Sc. (H.S.)) Degree programme and is affiliated to Mangalore University, Mangalore. The Institute is located in the Pandeshwar Campus of Srinivas Group of Colleges, in the heart of the coastal city of Mangalore well connected by all modes of transportation.

Bachelors of Hospitality Science (B.Sc. (H.S)) degree course follows the Credit Based Semester Scheme and spans for six semesters. The following list provides an insight into the subjects/papers that are studied in the course as per the prescribed syllabus.

Course Content:

I SEMESTER

English I
French I
Food Production I
F & B Service I
Front Office Management I
Constitution of India
EC&CC

II SEMESTER

English II
French II
Food Production II
F & B Service I
Accommodation Operations
Hygiene & Sanitation
Nutrition & Food Science
Food Production Practical I
Food Production Practical II
F & B Service Practical I
F & B Service Practical II
Front Office Management Practical I
Accommodation Operations
Practical I
Human Rights & Environment
EC&CC

III SEMESTER

Food Production III
F & B Service III
Front Office Management II
Accommodation Operations II
Accounts
Human Resource Management
Food Production Practical III
F & B Service Practical III
Practical III

IV SEMESTER

Food Production IV
F & B Service IV
Front Office Management II
Accommodation Operations III
Accounts
Human Resource Management
Food Production Practical IV
F & B Service Practical IV
Practical IV

V Semester
Food Production V
F & B Management
Tourism Management
Marketing Management
Hospitality Information System
Accommodation Administration
Human Resource Management
Food Production Practical V
Hospitality Information System Practical

VI Semester
Project Work