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 |
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Course Code |
Course Description |
Credits Hours |
ENG 204 |
Business Communication for Hospitality Industry |
3 |
FNB171 |
Food Production and Patisserie I (Theory) |
3 |
FNB191 |
Food Production and Patisserie I (Practical) |
1.5 |
FNB 172 |
Food and Beverage Service I (Theory) |
3 |
FNB 192 |
Food and Beverage Service I (Practical) |
1.5 |
RDM 181 |
Accommodation Operations I (Theory) |
3 |
RDM 191 |
Accommodation Operations I (Practical) |
1.5 |
THS 161 |
Fundamental of Tourism and Hospitality |
3 |
Semester II |
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Course Code |
Course Description |
Credits Hours |
FHN 191 |
Food Hygiene & Nutrition |
3 |
FNB 174 |
Food Productions and Patisserie II (Theory) |
3 |
FNB 194 |
Food Productions and Patisserie II (Practical) |
1.5 |
FNB 175 |
Food and Beverage Service II (Theory) |
3 |
FNB 195 |
Food and Beverage Service II (Practical) |
1.5 |
RDM 183 |
Accommodation Operations II (Theory) |
3 |
RDM 193 |
Accommodation Operations II (Practical) |
1.5 |
MGT 231 |
Foundation of Management |
3 |
Semester III |
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Course Code |
Course Description |
Credits Hours |
STT 101 |
Hospitality Statistics |
3 |
FNB 271 |
Food Productions and Patisserie (Theory) |
3 |
FNB 291 |
Food Productions and Patisserie III (Practical) |
1.5 |
FNB 272 |
Food and Beverage Service III (Theory) |
3 |
FNB 292 |
Food and Beverage Service III (Practical) |
1.5 |
RDM 281 |
Room Division Management I (Theory) |
3 |
RDM 291 |
Room Division Management I (Practical) |
1.5 |
MIS 201 |
Introduction to Management Information system |
3 |
Semester IV |
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Course Code |
Course Description |
Credits Hours |
ACC 126 |
Hospitality Accounting and Costing |
3 |
FNB 274 |
Food Productions and Patisserie IV (Theory) |
3 |
FNB 294 |
Food Productions and Patisserie IV (Practical) |
1.5 |
FNB 275 |
Food and Beverage Service IV (Theory) |
3 |
FNB 295 |
Food and Beverage Service IV (Practical) |
1.5 |
RDM 283 |
Room Division Management II (Theory) |
3 |
RDM 293 |
Room Division Management II (Practical) |
1.5 |
ECO 105 |
Tourism Economics |
3 |
Semester V |
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Course Code |
Course Description |
Credits Hours |
FIN 133 |
Fundamentals of Financial Management |
3 |
HRM 153 |
Hospitality Human Resources Management |
3 |
MGT 312 |
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship |
3 |
RCH 311 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
BSM 383 |
Behavioral Science in Hospitality Management |
3 |
Semester VI |
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Course Code |
Course Description |
Credits Hours |
PRJ 451 |
Project Work |
3 |
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Specialization I |
3 |
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Specialization II |
3 |
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Elective I |
3 |
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Elective II |
3 |
Semester VII |
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Course Code |
Course Description |
Credits Hours |
INT 396 |
Internship |
6 |
Semester VIII |
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Course Code |
Course Description |
Credits Hours |
INT 397 |
Internship |
6 |
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 |
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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
AIC 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 |
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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