MBA (T&H) – A Gateway to Global Careers

Degree Awarded by JNTUH

The tourism and hospitality sector in India is experiencing exponential growth, contributing 5% to the GDP and employing 43 million people in 2023. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the sector is poised to generate 24 million additional jobs by 2033, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. Foreign tourist arrivals are projected to reach 10.1 million by the end of 2024, with 4.7 million recorded in the first half of the year. Currently valued at over $24 billion, the hospitality industry is expected to grow to $31 billion within five years, driven by rising domestic and international tourism and enhanced infrastructure investments.

Career Opportunities

Hospitality Operations

Front Office Manager: Oversee guest relations and reservations in hotels.
Food and Beverage Manager: Manage catering, dining, and kitchen operations.
Housekeeping Manager: Ensure cleanliness and upkeep in hospitality establishments.

About the Course

The MBA Tourism and Hospitality is a Two Year (02) Full Time Program in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU-H) consisting of Four Semesters (04) with industrial exposure training. This Course is offered exclusively by NITHM at its campus in Hyderabad. The curriculum and syllabus is based on guidelines prescribed by Industry & Academia from Tourism, Travel, Hospitality & Management disciplines adopted by JNTU-H.

Eligibility Criteria

Admissions are open for Full Time MBA (Tourism & Hospitality) Program (Duration: 4 Semesters). The selection is strictly made on the basis of merit. Students who have completed an Undergraduate Degree, including Tourism & Hospitality Graduates with 50% marks aggregate (can be relaxed by 5% for SC/ST candidates), are eligible for admission to the MBA (T&H) Course. They should have appeared for any of the management aptitude tests viz. CAT/MAT/ATMA/ICET/Equivalent. Selection would be through Group Discussion followed by Personal Interview.