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School of Hospitality Management

We train the next generation of culinary and hospitality leaders with a future-focused curriculum combining excellence, data, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary learning

Programmes offered

Explore future-ready specialisations crafted to equip you with skills for thriving in emerging industries like AI, SaaS, and advanced engineering fields.

4-Year BBA (Honors) in Hospitality Management

Why choose School of Hospitality Management?

Future-focused curriculum

Designed for Gen Z leadership, courses include hospitality analytics, AI-enabled operations, culinary biotechnology, and culinary pharmacology

Interdisciplinary learning

Features 40% content drawn from allied fields like media, law, design, and management

Practical industry training

Real-world learning through partnerships with Mahindra Holidays and Club Mahindra

Sustainability and innovation

Emphasis on sustainable practices integrated throughout the curriculum through data-driven sustainability and culinary innovation

Laboratories

Where students hone culinary, service, and operational skills in real-world environments

Culinary labs

Professional kitchens for hands-on culinary training

Simulation kitchens

Replica kitchens for real-time hospitality practice

Sensory analysis labs

Spaces for food, beverage, and guest evaluation

Hospitality technology labs

Digital tools for modern hospitality management

What sets school of hospitality management apart?

Our programme features a truly interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates foundational hospitality management with forward-thinking business subjects. We blend strategy with technology and finance, offering subjects like Data to Decision, Experience Economy in Services Industry, and Asset & Investment Management. These courses empower students to leverage emerging technologies, transform guest experiences, and adopt sustainable practices in their careers.

Gen Z-Centric Classroom Engagement Recognizing the unique learning preferences of Gen Z, we prioritize innovative, interactive, and adaptive teaching methods to foster engagement and active participation. Some of the key initiatives include:

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Gamified learning modules

Interactive quizzes, competitions, and scenario-based simulations make learning dynamic and immersive.

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Collaborative projects

Group projects emphasizing peer learning and real-world applications help students sharpen teamwork and leadership skills.

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Real-time problem solving

Students tackle live case studies and industry challenges to develop practical, actionable solutions.

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Purpose-driven education

Connecting lessons to global challenges like sustainability and ethical business practices resonates with Gen Z’s values, fostering deeper engagement.

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Interactive digital platforms

AI-driven tools, virtual classrooms, and augmented reality applications create a personalized and hands-on learning experience.

Professor & Dean

Chef K. Thirugnanasambantham

Professor & Dean, The School of Hospitality Management

Meet the faculty

Our faculty combines academic depth with real-world expertise, guiding students through both fundamental theory and applied innovation.

FAQs

Yes, full-time students stay on our Hyderabad campus throughout the four years.

Options include semester exchanges, boot camps, and culinary labs with partner institutions in Switzerland and the USA

Absolutely. Practical training is part of the curriculum, including placements at Mahindra Holidays and other top hotel chains

Courses cover culinary biotechnology, food waste management, alternative proteins, eco-friendly practices, and sensory analytics

No prior culinary experience is required. Applicants are selected based on academic performance, aptitude scores, and interview performance.

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