Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)

Pokhara University 4 Years

About This Program

BHM program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of the hospitality industry, preparing the students for a rewarding variety of careers in this exciting field. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the hospitality industry with a focus on hands-on learning and practical experience.

Curricular Structure

The BHM is a four-year program spread over eight semesters. A student needs to complete 120 credit hours of coursework, internship, and project work for graduation. In the program, lectures are supported by case study, group discussions, project assignments, presentations, field visits, and demonstrations, practical and other suitable pedagogies.

Semester I

Course Code

Course Description

Credits Hours

ENG 204

Business Communication for Hospitality Industry

FNB171

Food Production and Patisserie I (Theory)

FNB191

Food Production and Patisserie I (Practical)

1.5

FNB 172

Food and Beverage Service I (Theory)

FNB 192

Food and Beverage Service I (Practical)

1.5

RDM 181

Accommodation Operations I (Theory)

RDM 191

Accommodation Operations I (Practical)

1.5

THS 161

Fundamental of Tourism and Hospitality

Semester II

Course Code

Course Description

Credits Hours

FHN 191

Food Hygiene & Nutrition

FNB 174

Food Productions and Patisserie II (Theory)

FNB 194

Food Productions and Patisserie II (Practical)

1.5

FNB 175

Food and Beverage Service II (Theory)

FNB 195

Food and Beverage Service II (Practical)

1.5

RDM 183

Accommodation Operations II (Theory)

RDM 193

Accommodation Operations II (Practical)

1.5

MGT 231

Foundation of Management

Semester III

Course Code

Course Description

Credits Hours

STT 101

Hospitality Statistics

FNB 271

Food Productions and Patisserie (Theory)

FNB 291

Food Productions and Patisserie III (Practical)

1.5

FNB 272

Food and Beverage Service III (Theory)

FNB 292

Food and Beverage Service III (Practical)

1.5

RDM 281

Room Division Management I (Theory)

RDM 291

Room Division Management I (Practical)

1.5

MIS 201

Introduction to Management Information system

Semester IV

Course Code

Course Description

Credits Hours

ACC 126

Hospitality Accounting and Costing

FNB 274

Food Productions and Patisserie IV (Theory)

FNB 294

Food Productions and Patisserie IV (Practical)

1.5

FNB 275

Food and Beverage Service IV (Theory)

FNB 295

Food and Beverage Service IV (Practical)

1.5

RDM 283

Room Division Management II (Theory)

RDM 293

Room Division Management II (Practical)

1.5

ECO 105

Tourism Economics

Semester V

Course Code

Course Description

Credits Hours

FIN 133

Fundamentals of Financial Management

HRM 153

Hospitality Human Resources Management

MGT 312

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

RCH 311

Research Methodology

BSM 383

Behavioral Science in Hospitality Management

Semester VI

Course Code

Course Description

Credits Hours

PRJ 451

Project Work

Specialization I

Specialization II

Elective I

Elective II

Semester VII

Course Code

Course Description

Credits Hours

INT 396

Internship

Semester VIII

Course Code

Course Description

Credits Hours

INT 397

Internship

Admission Eligibility Criteria and Scholarship

Interested Candidates in BHM programs can apply after fulfilling the following eligibility criteria:

Minimum 12 years of formal schooling
CGPA of 1.8 (on a 4.0-point scale) or 45 percent grades (minimum Grade ‘D’ on individual subjects) in any +2 stream
Admission tests and interviews.

Document Requirements

Copies of all Academic Transcripts (SEE/SLC onward)
Copies of all Character Certificates (SEE/SLC onward)
Original Migration Certificate of Last Degree
Copy of the Equivalent Certificate (If any Academic Degree froma Foreign University)
Copy of Citizenship
Two Copies of Recent Passport Size Photographs

Scholarships Scholarships are granted for deserving students based on CGPA of NEB exam and Apollo Entrance Performance.

Evaluation System

Apollo International College follows Pokhara University’s evaluation system to measure students’ academic performance. The system is as follows: Internal Evaluation Fifty percent (50%) weightage is given to internal evaluation. Internal evaluation will be conducted by the concerned college faculty members. External Evaluation (Semester End Examination) Fifty percent (50%) weightage is given to external evaluation. The semester-end examination is conducted by office of the controller of examination, Pokhara University.

Grading System

Pokhara University follows a four-point letter grade system. The letter grades awarded to students will be as follows:

Grade	Grade Point	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	Fail

Internship for Students

Apollo International College has national and international relations for Internships. It has its own hotel RYNE at Pingalasthan, Kathmandu. Some names of the hotels that have been providing internships on-campus- recruitment are as follows:

Name of the Hotels	Town/Country
Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort	Abu Dhabi
Yas Island Rotana Abu Dhabi	Abu Dhabi
Double Tree By Hilton, Sharjah Waterfront Hotel UAE	UAE
Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City	Dubai
Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Arab Resort & Spa	UAE
Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort UAE	UAE
Crown Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island	Abu Dhabi
Hyatt Regency AL Kout Mall Kuwait	Kuwait
The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar	Qatar
Radisson Blue Hotel Doha	Qatar
Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City	Dubai
Abu Dhabi National Hotel	UAE
Hotel Radisson	Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
Hotel Vivanta	Jhamshikhel, Kathmandu,Nepal
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel	Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Hotel Yak and Yeti	Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal

Professional and Employability Skills Development Training

Apollo has a plan of noncredit courses for the students’ professional and employability skills development. Non-credit courses are intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, and enrich their understanding of various topics.

• Personality Development Training • Basic Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Training • Customer Service Skills • Case Analysis • Digital Marketing Practicum • Communication and Industry Connection Skills • Hospitality Law • Hotel Operation Software Training • Front Office/Point of Sales/Property Management System • Customer Retention Skills • Industrial Visit inside Kathmandu Valley • Foreign Language: French, German, Chinese, Spanish,Japanese, etc. • How to Register a Hotel or Resort in Nepal • EBA/Green Box Practices in the Hotel Industry • Multitasking Skills • Yoga/Meditation • Foreign Language: French, German, Chinese, Spanish,Japanese, etc. • Business Plan Development Training (Start-up) • Research Proposal Writing Training • Data Analysis Using Excel and SPSS Software Training • Job Application, CV Writing, and Email Etiquette