Bachelor of Science
Hospitality and Tourism Management

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BS Hospitality and Tourism Management

The Department of Management Sciences plans to offer a 4-year undergraduate degree program in Hospitality and Tourism Management, aimed at developing students’ expertise in managing hospitality services, tourism operations, and customer experience. The program will focus on equipping students with the necessary skills to effectively manage hotels, resorts, travel agencies, and event management services. It will further emphasize service excellence, cultural awareness, sustainable tourism practices, and leadership development, preparing graduates to excel in the dynamic and globally competitive hospitality industry.

Eligibility

Study Plan

Suggested Scheme of Study for BS Hospitality and Tourism Management

	Inter-disciplinary	General Requirement	Major Courses	Capstone	Internship	Specialization / Elective Courses
Courses	4	13	28	1	1	4
Credit Hours	12	31	84	3	3	12

Program Overview

Duration: Four Years
Total Regular Semesters: Eight
Total Required Credit Hours: 141
Method of Teaching: English

Semester-wise Breakup for BS Hospitality and Tourism Management

Semester 1

Codes	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.	Category
HTM-101	Cultural History of Pakistan	(2+0)	GR
HUM-102	Islamic Studies / Religious education (non-Muslims)	(2+0)	GR
ACC-101	Fundamentals of Accounting	(3+0)	Major
HUM-101	English Writing Skills & OCPS	(3+0)	GR
HUM-103	Maths (Quantitative Reasoning)	(3+0)	GR
ICT-102	Information and Communication Technologies	(2+1)	Inter-des
HUM-112	Statistics	(3+0)	GR
HUM-104	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	(2+0)	GR
Total Credit Hours: 18

Semester 2

Codes	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.	Category
MGT-235	Business Communication / Technical Report Writing	(3+0)	GR
MGT-113	Micro-Economics	(3+0)	Interdes
HTM-111	Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality Management	(3+0)	Major
HUM-112	Statistics	(3+0)	GR
HUM-113	Civic Engagement in a Democratic Society	(2+0)	GR
HUM-114	Sociology / Psychology / Anthropology / etc.	(2+0)	GR
HUM-214	Introduction to Archaeology	(2+0)	GR
Total Credit Hours: 18

Semester 3

Codes	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.	Category
HTM-211	Introduction to Hospitality Operations	(2+1)	Major
HTM-112	Food & Beverage Management	(2+1)	Major
HTM-212	Cultural Tourism and Tourism Destinations	(3+0)	Major
HTM-213	Financial Management for Hospitality Industry	(3+0)	Major
HTM-214	Hotel & Lodging Management	(2+1)	Major
HTM-215	Principles of Marketing in Hospitality	(3+0)	Major
Total Credit Hours: 18

Semester 4

Codes	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.	Category
HTM-221	Tourism and Hospitality Laws	(3+0)	GR
HTM-222	Travel & Tour Operations Management	(2+1)	Major
ECO-222	Economics of Tourism & Hospitality	(3+0)	Interdes
HTM-234	Front Office Operations and Management	(3+0)	Major
HTM-235	Sustainability in Tourism & Hospitality	(3+0)	Major
MGT-342	Statistical Inference	(3+0)	Inter-des
Total Credit Hours: 18

Semester 5

Codes	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.	Category
HTM-311	Tourism Destination Management	(3+0)	Major
HTM-312	Information Systems for Tourism & Hospitality Management	(3+0)	Major
HTM-313	Human Resource Management for Tourism & Hospitality	(3+0)	Major
HTM-314	Sales & Marketing Management for Tourism & Hospitality	(3+0)	Major
HTM-315	Heritage Management	(3+0)	Major
MGT-367	Business Research Methods	(3+0)	GR
Total Credit Hours: 18

Semester 6

Codes	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.	Category
HTM-321	Restaurant Management	(2+1)	Major
HTM-322	Food Safety & Hygiene	(3+0)	Major
HTM-323	Tourism Planning & Development	(3+0)	Major
HTM-333	Strategic Hospitality Management	(3+0)	Major
HTM-334	Event Management	(3+0)	Major
--	Internship (Summer)	(3+0)
Total Credit Hours: 18

Semester 7

Codes	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.	Category
XXX-XX	Specialization I	(3+0)	Specialization
XXX-XX	Specialization II	(3+0)	Specialization
HTM-413	Food Safety & Hygiene	(2+1)	Major
MGT-356	Project Management	(3+0)	Major
HTM-415	Economic & Financial Analysis in Tourism & Hospitality	(3+0)	Major
HTM-416	Sports & Adventure Tourism	(3+0)	Major
Total Credit Hours: 18

Semester 8

Codes	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.	Category
HTM-421	Capstone Project	(3+0)
MGT-441	Entrepreneurship	(3+0)	Major
HTM-423	Emerging Trends in Tourism and Hospitality	(3+0)	Major
XXX-XX	Specialization III	(3+0)	Specialization
XXX-XX	Specialization IV	(3+0)	Specialization
Total Credit Hours: 15

Specialization Courses

Culinary Arts

Introduction to Culinary Fundamentals
International Cuisine and Food Culture
Menu Planning and Food Presentation
Garde Manger (Cold Kitchen Techniques)
Baking and Pastry Arts
Nutrition and Dietetics for Hospitality
Kitchen Management and Cost Control
Culinary Innovation and Product Development

Hotel Management

Advanced Front Office Management
Housekeeping Operations and Management
Property Management Systems (PMS) and Technology
Hotel Facilities Planning and Design
Service Quality Management in Hotels
Legal Issues in Hotel Operations
Hotel Revenue and Yield Management
Sustainable Hotel Operations

Tourism Management

Global Tourism Geography
Eco and Sustainable Tourism Development
Tour Packaging and Pricing Strategies
Airline and Airport Operations
Cruise and Maritime Tourism
Travel Agency and Tour Guiding Techniques
Travel Technology and E-Tourism
Pakistan – Tourist Destinations
Crisis and Risk Management in Tourism
Customer Relationship Management
E-Business for Tourism and Hospitality
Finance in Tourism & Hospitality

Program Goals for BS BS Hospitality and Tourism Management

1. Ethical Conduct and Cultural Sensitivity:

The program aims to foster a strong sense of ethical conduct and cultural sensitivity by educating students on responsible tourism, sustainable hospitality practices, and ethical decision-making in diverse cultural settings.

2. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

The program seeks to develop students’ analytical and problem-solving skills by equipping them with the ability to assess hospitality operations, analyze customer feedback, and implement data-driven strategies for service enhancement.

3. Communication and Customer Service Excellence:

The program is designed to enhance students’ communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to effectively interact with diverse clientele, resolve conflicts, and deliver exceptional customer service in hospitality and tourism settings.

4. Core Hospitality and Tourism Knowledge:

The program provides comprehensive knowledge in hospitality management, travel and tourism operations, event management, and sustainable tourism practices, aligning academic learning with industry standards.

5. Technological and Operational Proficiency:

The program intends to equip students with proficiency in hospitality management systems, reservation software, digital marketing tools, and data analytics, enabling them to implement innovative solutions and optimize operational efficiency in the hospitality and tourism industry.