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The Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) program at Atharva Business College is designed to shape students into future hospitality professionals and business leaders. It blends management theory with hands-on training, real-world exposure, and a strong focus on entrepreneurship. With a strategic approach to business and hospitality, the program prepares students to succeed in diverse service industries such as hotels, airlines, resorts, event management, cruise lines, casinos, and more.
Graduates of this program are also well-prepared for further studies abroad, thanks to its internationally relevant curriculum and practical orientation.
Program Objectives
The BHM program aims to equip students with the conceptual knowledge, professional skills, and positive attitudes essential for a successful career in hospitality management. It specifically focuses on:
- Preparing students to occupy supervisory and managerial roles in hotels and catering services.
- Building technical and interpersonal skills to handle hospitality operations professionally.
- Applying management principles to improve the efficiency and profitability of business operations.
- Promoting quality assurance and service standards across the hospitality industry.
- Instilling initiative, leadership, and confidence to excel in diverse hospitality roles.
- Encouraging entrepreneurship by enabling students to start their own ventures such as hotels, cafés, or tourism-related businesses.
Curriculum Overview
The BHM curriculum is structured around five key components, ensuring both academic rigor and real-world relevance:
1. Foundation Courses
Covers essential business communication, statistics, behavioral sciences, and mathematics to strengthen managerial basics.
2. Core Courses
Split into Management Core and Hotel Management Core, these courses build expertise in hospitality operations, service management, finance, marketing, and human resources.
3. Specialization Courses
Students select two electives from available concentration areas to develop focused skills aligned with their interests and career goals.
4. Project Work
In the seventh semester, students undertake a capstone project such as creating a detailed business plan (e.g., for a hotel, resort, bakery, or coffee shop) or preparing a research paper on a topic related to hospitality or tourism. The project includes a presentation evaluated by a panel of faculty and industry experts.
5. Internship
The eighth semester is dedicated to a 24-week industrial internship in reputed three to five-star hotels and resorts. Students rotate through key operational departments like Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, and Accommodation. Evaluation is based on both supervisor feedback (60%) and a final report with presentation (40%).
Admission Requirements
Students are eligible to apply for the BHM program if they have:
- Completed 12 years of formal education (from Nepal or abroad).
- Achieved a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or 45% marks in +2 or equivalent.
- Secured at least Grade D+ in all subjects in Grades 11 and 12.
Admission Process:
- Application form with the following documents:
- Certified academic transcripts (school and +2/A Level)
- Character certificate
- Original migration certificate
- Copy of citizenship certificate
- Entrance exam followed by an interview.
Note: Entrance examinations are conducted individually
Assessment & Grading
Student performance is evaluated both internally (by course instructors) and externally (by Pokhara University’s Office of the Controller of Examinations).
- A minimum grade of D (GPA 1.0) is required in each course.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.0 (Grade C) is required to graduate.
Grading Scale:
| Grade | CGPA | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A− | 3.7 | |
| B+ | 3.3 | |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| B− | 2.7 | |
| C+ | 2.3 | |
| C | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| C− | 1.7 | |
| D+ | 1.3 | |
| D | 1.0 | Minimum Requirement |
| F | 0.0 | Fail |
Class Timing
Classes are scheduled from 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM, allowing students flexibility to manage personal development, part-time work, or additional training.
Campus Placement
Atharva Business College runs an active Campus Placement Program to help students transition smoothly into the workforce. With ties to reputed companies, hotels, and placement agencies, the college ensures that at least 50 students per batch secure jobs.
Students undergo comprehensive job-preparation sessions including:
- Personality Development Programs
- Communication Skills Workshops
- Mock Interviews
- Industry Internship Programs
These initiatives have contributed to consistently high placement rates among graduates.
Internship Placement
The college’s dedicated Job and Internship Placement Cell carefully matches students with internship opportunities in hotels, organizations, and corporate houses. These internships often lead to direct job offers and long-term career growth. The internship experience is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, giving students real-world exposure and insight into the hospitality industry.
Why BHM at Atharva Business College?
- Strategic balance of theory, practicals, and internships
- Emphasis on entrepreneurship and global readiness
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Supportive career and placement services
- Proven track record in student success and job placement
