Bachelor in Hotel Management
The Bachelor in Hotel Management (BHM) is a prestigious 4-year undergraduate degree offered by NTHMC and affiliated with Pokhara University. This program is specifically designed to develop well-rounded hotel management professionals capable of working across all departments of modern hospitality establishments.
Students are exposed to a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and extensive practical training in NTHMC's state-of-the-art labs — including food production, bakery, food & beverage service, front office, and accommodation operations labs. Industrial attachments at reputed hotels ensure real-world readiness. Located in Pokhara — Nepal's tourism capital — our graduates hold positions at Hyatt, Radisson, Hilton, Marriott, and prestigious resorts across Asia and beyond.
Program Highlights
- State-of-the-art Labs — Fully-equipped food production, bakery, F&B service, and front office simulation labs on campus.
- Industrial Attachment — Structured internships at leading 5-star hotels in Nepal and internationally during the degree.
- PU Affiliated Degree — Nationally and internationally recognized Bachelor's degree through Pokhara University affiliation.
- Global Placement Record — Graduates placed at Hyatt Regency, Radisson Blu, Hilton, Marriott & leading resort chains worldwide.
- Expert Faculty — Experienced faculty combining strong academic backgrounds with real hospitality industry expertise.
- Small Intake – Personal Attention — 32-student annual intake ensures individual mentorship, lab time, and personalized faculty support.
Eligibility Criteria
- Completion of 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board/university
- Minimum pass in all subjects at 10+2 level (any stream — Science, Management, Humanities)
- Nepali citizen or foreign national with valid NOC from Ministry of Education
- Age: Generally 17–25 years at time of admission
- Candidates must pass the Pokhara University Entrance Examination (PUEE)
Career Prospects
- Hotel Operations Manager
- Food & Beverage Manager
- Front Office Manager
- Executive Housekeeper
- Banquet & Events Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Hospitality Entrepreneur
- Airline Catering & In-flight Services
- International Hotels & Resorts
Curriculum Overview
(8 Semesters — click to expand)
Semester I – Foundation of Hospitality
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- Foundation of Hospitality Management
- Food Production I (Basic Cookery)
- Food & Beverage Service I
- Front Office Operations I
- Accommodation Operations I
- English Communication
Semester II – Core Operations
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- Food Production II (Continental Cuisine)
- Food & Beverage Service II
- Front Office Operations II
- Accommodation Operations II
- Hotel Accounting
- Communication Skills & Business Writing
Semester III – Advanced Skills
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- Food Production III (Bakery & Patisserie)
- F&B Service III (Bar & Beverage)
- Housekeeping Management
- Hotel Law & Ethics
- Tourism & Travel Management
- Computer Applications
Semester IV – Management Principles
Industrial Exposure I
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- Food Production IV (Asian Cuisine)
- Hotel Engineering & Maintenance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management in Hospitality
- Research Methodology
- Industrial Exposure I
Semester V – Strategic Management
Industrial Exposure II
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- Strategic Hotel Management
- Event Management & Catering
- Hospitality Information Technology
- Financial Management in Hospitality
- Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
- Industrial Exposure II
Semester VI – Specialization
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- Hotel Revenue & Yield Management
- Sustainable Tourism & Ecotourism
- Elective I (Spa Management / Airline Catering)
- Contemporary Issues in Hospitality
- Research Seminar & Project Work
Semester VII – Advanced Management
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- Advanced Hotel Operations Management
- International Hospitality Management
- Elective II (Adventure Tourism / MICE)
- Industrial Attachment III
- Research Project
Semester VIII – Internship & Finals
Full-semester internship at partner hotel
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- Final Industrial Attachment (Hotel Internship)
- Research Thesis Submission
- Comprehensive Viva Voce
- Graduation Requirements
