Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM)
Hotel management
Universities Offering This Program
CTEVT
Duration: 3 years
Three-year CTEVT diploma producing skilled middle-level professionals for the hotel and catering industry in Nepal, emphasizing practical training, entrepreneurship, and service quality.
The Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM) under CTEVT is a six-semester program designed to develop competent professionals in accommodation, food and beverage services, and hospitality operations. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge, practical demonstrations, and internships to provide hands-on experience in hotels and catering establishments. Graduates gain skills in room division, food and beverage management, customer service, and organizational operations, preparing them for employment in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and catering businesses, as well as entrepreneurship in hospitality ventures.
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
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