B.A. International Hospitality Administration (BA-IHA) - (IGNOU)

Bachelor's Degree by ISM (Institute of Science & Management), Ranchi Ranchi View Contact

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Program Information
From
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi (IGNOU)
In Collaboration with
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, USA (AH&LEI)

This innovative program from IGNOU incorporating courses of AH&LEI courses is a first of its kind in the learning system. It combines the strength of both IGNOU and AH&LEI in providing suitable programs for socio-economic benefit, through education. It incorporates the flexibility of distance and continuing education with conventional learning system and provides for face-to-face interaction through its program centers, for both theory and practical. Internship (Industrial Exposure Training) is an integral part of the program.

Program Commencement: July, 2008

Courses in the Degree Programme:

AH&LEI Courses

1. Food Production Principles

2. Food & Beverage Service

3. Housekeeping Management

4. Front Office Procedures

5. International Hotel Management

6. Supervision in the Hospitality Industry

7. Resort Management

8. Security & Loss Prevention Management

9. Hospitality Sales & Marketing

10. Convention Management & Service

IGNOU Courses

1. Foundation Course in Tourism

2. Management in Tourism

3. Communication skill in English

4. Understanding International Tourists

5. Human Resources Development

Internship – Industrial Exposure Training (I.E.T.) is an integral part of the Program and candidates must complete the six months training at the place deputed. Completion of I.E.T. is a pre-requisite for obtaining the Degree and part training will not be considered.

The course is designed to ensure that students who pass out are fully employable in the hospitality industry. The classes at the program centers are therefore mandatory for acquiring hands on training and skills development required by a hospitality administration professional.

ISM (Institute of Science & Management), Ranchi

The Institute of Science & Management (ISM), formerly known as Indian Institute of Science & Management had, came into being in the year 1985 under the aegis of Dr.Sachchidanand, the then Vice Chancellor of the Ranchi University, with an idea of catering to the long felt need of management education to the upcoming youth of the developing region of Chhotanagpur, now Jharkhand.

A two-year full time Management course leading to the award of Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) started in 1988. PGDM course is recognised by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India since 1994. The Institute since then had its steady progress and it transcended its original bounds, emerging as one of the best Management Institutes in India occupying the 52nd position as rated by COSMODE, a Hyderabad based accredition organization.

ISM is known for its highly qualified and dedicated faculty members eager to support the students The faculty at ISM is an ideal mix of academicians and Industry Professionals. Sixteen batches of the students have already passed out from the Institute. Many of them are holding responsible positions in industry and business. A number of them have started their own business enterprises or joined their family businesses.