Bachelor in International Hospitality Management (BIHM)
Hotel management
Universities Offering This Program
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Duration: 4 years
Bachelor in International Hospitality Management (BIHM) is a four-year undergraduate program preparing students for global careers in hospitality, combining practical internships with managerial studies and international credit transfer opportunities.
Overview of Hotel management
What Is Hotel Management?
Hotel Management is a professional field that focuses on managing hotels, resorts, restaurants, and other hospitality-related businesses. These courses develop service skills, leadership ability, communication, and business management knowledge, preparing students to work in the fast-growing hospitality and tourism industry.
📚 Types of Hotel Management Courses
📍 1. BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management)
- A 4-year undergraduate degree program designed to train professional hotel and hospitality managers.
- Combines theoretical knowledge with practical training in hotels.
- Suitable for leadership roles in hotels, resorts, and hospitality organizations.
📍 2. Diploma in Hotel Management
- A skill-oriented program focusing on practical hotel operations.
- Duration: usually 1 to 3 years.
- Ideal for quick employment in the hospitality sector.
📍 3. Certificate Courses in Hotel Management
- Short-term courses focusing on specific hotel skills.
- Duration: 6 months to 1 year.
- Suitable for entry-level positions.
🧑🍳 Core Departments Covered
- Food Production (Cooking & Bakery)
- Food & Beverage Service
- Front Office Operations
- Housekeeping Management
- Hotel Accounting & Finance
- Hospitality Marketing
- Human Resource Management
📖 Subjects Studied
- Introduction to Hospitality Industry
- Food Production & Culinary Arts
- Front Office Management
- Housekeeping Operations
- Food & Beverage Service
- Hotel Accounting
- Hospitality Law
- Tourism Management
- Customer Service & Communication
🎓 Career Opportunities After Hotel Management
Graduates can work as:
- Hotel Manager
- Front Office Executive
- Chef / Cook
- Restaurant Manager
- Housekeeping Supervisor
- Food & Beverage Manager
- Cruise Staff
- Airline Catering Staff
Hotel management graduates can work in hotels, resorts, restaurants, airlines, cruise ships, tourism companies, and international hospitality brands.
📌 Eligibility Requirements
- Certificate / Diploma: SEE or 10+2
- BHM: 10+2 (any stream)
- Postgraduate Programs: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
⭐ Why Choose Hotel Management?
- High demand in national and international markets
- Practical and skill-based learning
- Opportunities to work abroad
- Dynamic and people-oriented career
- Fast career growth in hospitality industry