Abundance of job opportunities in tourism and hospitality management

Tourism and hospitality management is a very popular career choice among the millennials these days. A study by the world Travel and Tourism Council revealed that this industry is the second largest employer in the world, hiring one in 12 workers. At this rate of expansion, this number is expected to grow manifold. So, if you are looking to pursue your studies in an industry that's growing and thriving, enrol now at SUN International Institute of Tourism & Management.

Helmed by husband and wife and visionaries Srikanth and Asha Jasti, this institute has gained prominence across the country for its exceptional faculty, infrastructure and strong alliances in the industry for placements. With three branches, Dwarkanagar (established in 2004), Ramnagar, Hyderabad(2008) and Rushikonda (2016) Sun offers a multicultural environment of world-class education and training. The academic hub not only develops student's knowledge, skills, abilities and personality but also offers a successful career in the hospitality industry. Here we share insight on the SUN Senora Beach Campus and its facilities. Budding candidates, take note!

Top-notch amenities

Spread over 5 acres, this once of its kind beach campus is located just 30 minutes from airport & 20 minutes from railway station. Surrounded by a lush green landscape overlooking the Bay of Bengal , this five-star facility boasts of spacious AC classrooms with audio visual teaching aids and ergonomic furniture, well-equipped library boasting of countless e-books, e-journals & video lectures, seminar hall with projector , separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with well –furnished accommodation, homely food and 24x7 Wi-Fi, summing pool, medium and large sized auditoriums , gym, indoor sports ,etc.

It combines technology with high-end design , providing students with spaces to put their hands-on skills to the test in a mirror-like walking environment for this-computer lab with high speed internet connectivity ; front office training centre ; food and nutrition lab with an equipment like microscope , PH meter; bakery and confectionary lab where experts impart cooking skills ; 40-seater mock restaurant and bar to learn the techniques of F&B services besides preparation of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; house-keeping lab-have been provided.

"SUN has always been at the forefront when it comes to introducing new initiatives, collaborating with industry leaders and encouraging students to get global exposure. We neither set boundaries for students nor do we restrict them to bookish knowledge, but encourage them to experiment and innovate. Students are trained to be all-rounders, resilient and develop an eye for detail to succeed in the labour- intensive sector informs Srikanth Jasti, CMD."

Academic qualifications

Candidates to have passed 10th, 10+2 or degree examinations or its equivalent in any academic stream with English as a compulsory subject can apply. But he/she should not be more than 27 years. The final selection will be based on the performance in the personal interview.

Courses offered

MBA(2yr); MBA(HM&T-2yr); BBA (3Yr) ; B Sc Food & Nutrition (3 yrs); 5/4 years Integrated Programme; Bachelor of Hotel Management (3 yrs); Diploma in Hotel Management (2 yrs); PG Diploma in Hotel Management (2 yrs); Diploma in Culinary Arts (1.5 yrs)

Added benefits

SUN has tied up with renowned universities in Singapore & Australia for exchange programmes in which they can earn and learn. 300 in Singapore, 45 in Australia, 25 in US, 60 in China, are availing this. SUN also holds educational tours across the globe. Students can also take up part time jobs, four months after joining SUN. Every year, Accor Group and The Oberoi Group select nearly 20 students for their management trainee programme, only from IHMs. But SUN is the only private institute which enjoys this facility. Students are completion of the course and get placed in top managerial positions.

The government pays a certain amount as fee reimbursement to the students belonging to BC, EBC, SC and ST categories. SUN has tied up with AU, Osmania University & and other universities to offer the same. An applicant who scored 90 per cent in the previous exam can avail SUN Merit Scholarship of Rs.50,000. If the students father deceases after admission, SUN will waive off his/her fees.

Involving parents

A weekly parent-teacher meet apprises parents of their ward's progress; A monthly overview of student's achievements is sent to the parents-; every semester, Parents can have a word with the department head, class teacher, mentor of the director.

Faculty

Fine facilitations from the academia & Industry impart practical training and theoretical knowledge. These highly qualified Faculties with vast professional exposure has been associated with SUN since its inception and bring together many different approaches and teaching methodologies. A healthy 30:1 teacher-student ratio is maintained.

Placements

"SUN has for 15 years been the learning ground for some of the country's best chefs, nutritionists, dieticians and hospitality industry experts. It's this legacy and quality of education that makes it one of the best-ranked institutes in the country. We have alumni across the globe and our presence is all-pervasive. In fact, we see ourselves as one of the Major sources of providing skilled human resource for the hospitality industry," states Asha Jasti, Executive Director.

SUN offers a platform for global recruiters to conduct Interviews and select candidates wherein they get selected based on their academics, Communication skills, presentation skills, and overall personality.

Today its students work in leading global brands in India and abroad like Baymont Inn & Suites, Le Meridian Hyundai, IBM Spice Jet, Eureka Forbes, to name a few. What is more noteworthy is that few have even begun their own venture and visit the campus for placements.