1. Hospitality and tourism
Qualification: 10+2
Duration: Three years
Cost of course: N/A
Starting salary: As per industry norms
Institute: The Oberoi Group, New Delhi (www.theoberoigroup.com)
The Indian hospitality industry is booming. According to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2009 by the World Economic Forum, the Indian travel and tourism industry ranked fifth and is expected to be the second largest employer in the world by 2019. In pace with the growing demand for professionals in the hospitality industry, Oberoi Institute has started the Systematic Training and Education Programme (STEP).
It is a three year in-house training programme. Amrita Bhalla, executive vice president, human resources, The Oberoi Group says, "During the course of the programme, a trainee is stationed at a hotel, learning various aspects of hotel operations, and is thus able to gain valuable experience in the attitudes, skills and knowledge involved."
As a part of the programme, Oberoi Group bears most of the cost of education on behalf of the trainee including accommodation, meals, fee for the bachelor degree, training material and basic medical benefits. In addition, trainees under the programme are also paid a monthly stipend comparable to industry rates.
2. Biotechnology and bioinformatics
Qualification: Graduation in engineering
Duration: Two years
Cost of course: Rs 50,000 per semester
Starting salary: Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 per month
Institute: Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bengaluru (www.ibab.ac.in)
Over the years, India has witnessed major advances in the field of molecular biology and genetic technologies. This, in turn has led to the growth in the generation of biological information. This demand has augmented the need for trained professionals. Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bengaluru, in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced the M.Sc. programme in bioinformatics and biotechnology.
The regular programme will be held at the IBAB campus in Bengaluru. Application forms are available for students till April 14, 2011 at IBAB campus. Selection will be done on the basis of an online test, to be held from May 2 to May 6, followed by a personal interview at Bengaluru from June 6 to June 10. Classes will commence from July 29.
3. Financial services
Qualification: Graduation with 50 per cent
Duration: Two years
Cost of course: Rs 2,20,500 per annum
Starting salary: Rs 35,000-Rs 40,000 per month
Institute: Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad (www.mriu.edu.in)
Manav Rachna International University's Faculty of Management Studies, Faridabad, has launched a master's of business administration programme in financial services. "The MBA with specialisation in financial management is to provide advanced educational opportunities for improving the practice of management in the private and the public sectors of the economy; to prepare managers to assume key positions of responsibility and perform in a wide variety of specific assignments within an organisation with an emphasis on financial management practices and issues; and to enhance professionalism in managerial practice," says Prashant Bhalla, Senior Vice President, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad.
The last date of submission of completed forms is April 15, 2011. Classes will commence from July 25, 2011. On completion of the course graduates can start with anything between Rs 35,000 and Rs 40,000 per month. Depending on the experience and demand in the market graduates may also be offered packages around Rs 3.5 lakh per annum.
4. Competitive intelligence
Qualification: Graduation
Duration: Two years
Cost of course: Rs 5.08 lakh
Starting salary: Rs 3 lakh per annum
Institute: Amity Institute of Competitive Intelligence and Strategic Management, Noida, (www.amity.edu)
In order to produce professionals in the field of consulting operations and planning models for corporates the Amity Institute has launched the two-year full time MBA in strategic intelligence and strategic management.
Maj. Gen. Ashok Krishna, AVSM (Retd.), director, Amity Institute of Competitive Intelligence and Strategic Management (AICISM) says, "During the course, students are fully instructed in the art and science of competitive intelligence and strategic management. They are also given training in general management subjects and in self development and inter-personal skills." The programme will induct around 120 students.
5. Development
Qualification: Graduation in any discipline
Duration: Two years
Cost of course: Rs 48,000 per year
Starting salary: Rs 15,000-Rs 25,000 per month
Institute: Azim Premji University, Bengaluru (www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in)
To become a change agent, one needs to formulate and influence opinions. The Azim Premji Foundation has launched the masters' programme in development catering to the need of producing trained professionals in the field.
"The biggest problem in the education and development sector is the high demand for quality talent coupled with an acute shortage of such people. The Azim Premji Foundation is itself looking at hiring 4,000 professionals over the next few years," says Anurag Behar, chief executive officer, Azim Premji Foundation.
The course will be conducted on university campus at Bengaluru and would require students to clear an entrance test. Students will be given financial assistance, loans, language support and hostel facilities as required. Students can expect to earn anything between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 per month after graduating. The last date of application is April 25. Last date of receipt of forms is May 15, 2011.
6. Hospitality management
Qualification: Graduation with 50 per cent
Duration: Two years
Cost of course: Rs 75,000 per annum
Starting salary: Rs 3 lakh-Rs 4 lakh per annum
Institute: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, New Delhi (www.ipu.ac.in)
India proved its mettle as a global power during the Commonwealth Games in 2010. The international event also helped augment foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in the country substantially. According to the Ministry of Tourism, FTAs in India during 2010 were 5.58 million with a growth rate of 9.3 per cent as compared to the FTAs of 5.11 million during 2009.
Statistics only prove to show the potential of India in the hospitality market with innumerable jobs being created. This has resulted in coming up of various courses on hospitality management. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Dwarka, New Delhi has launched a master of business administration programme in hospitality management.
The course will focus on all aspects of hospitality required in the field of hotels, resorts, food centres, events, casinos, and others. Generally, an MBA degree in hospitality management concentrates on all aspects like food management, operations, lodging operations, global tourism, sustainable tourism, food management, food science, food selection, food and beverage management, and other related sections.
Graduates with 50 per cent marks are eligible to apply for the course. Selection of students will be done through a common entrance test. The cost of the programme is Rs 75,000 per annum. After completion of the course graduates can expect a salary from anything between Rs 3 lakh to Rs 4 lakh per annum. A strong academic background can help graduates to manage a hotel and depute daily duties to staff.
A master's of business administration degree in hospitality proves to be the perfect path for students to go ahead with managing a business. The forms are available at 44 designates branches of only Indian Bank with 22 centres in Delhi and 22 outside Delhi.