As the times
have changed, career aspirations of young Hotel Management and Hospitality
Graduates have changed. Most of them would like to pursue MBA degree after
their Graduation.
Masters in
Business Administration, popularly known as MBA is offered by many Universities
and Institutes in India. It is a 2 year full time course after Graduation. The institute
should be affiliated to an UGC recognised university and programme has to be approved by All India Council For Technical Education ( AICTE ) .
Some of the institutes offer 2 year Post Graduate
Diploma in Management (PGDM ) programme . However , the programme should be recognized
by AICTE in India .
Few
Universities offer Part Time MBA for working professionals. This programme is
of 3 year duration and minimum requirements would be 2 years of work experience
after Graduation. This programme is also required to be recognized by AICTE
besides the affiliating University. The nomenclature for Part Time Programmes
could be MBA / MHRDM / MMM / MFM / MIM .
MBA is also
offered through distance learning mode . The programme is of 2 year duration. Executive MBA programme is also offered by many institutes for working executives .
One can
pursue MBA after Hotel Management / Hospitality Management Graduation. Securing
a good score in Graduation as well as CAT /MAT / CMAT / MH CET / Any other entrance
test is very important.
Based on the score and performance in Group Discussion,
Interviews and other selection tests, one can secure admission in a premier and
reputed institute as the competition is very intense. Preparation for the entrance
test can be started during the final year of Graduation. The institute should
be chosen based on the affiliation status, reputation and brand, infrastructure,
faculty and quality placements in the Industry.
Hotel
Management / Hospitality Management Graduates with MBA qualifications can find
placements in Hotels in the functional areas of Sales & Marketing, Human
Resources , Learning & Development , Finance , Public Relations and
Corporate Communications . However, in
Operational areas like Food & Beverage Service, Front office , House
Keeping , Food & Beverage Production , MBA is not essential in the entry
level positions . It would be desirable for the middle management and senior
management operational positions.
Hospitality degree with MBA is a good qualification to join the services sector .Armed with an MBA degree, the growth is much faster in the industry and the knowledge of business and environment will change one's perspective and expands the horizon.
Hospitality degree with MBA is a good qualification to join the services sector .Armed with an MBA degree, the growth is much faster in the industry and the knowledge of business and environment will change one's perspective and expands the horizon.
Pursuing MBA
while working in Hotels is an option for
many. In my personal opinion, it would be extremely difficult for balancing
both as each one has its own demands and requirements. In this case, a full
time MBA is preferred.
MBA
qualification is essential in the long run as one has to plan his or her career
for at least 40 years .The business environment is highly dynamic and one needs
to stay relevant to face the challenges of change.
