The Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management is a four-year degree program that equips students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to provide quality service in the hospitality industry. It contains subjects that will address the needs of different sectors in the hospitality industry such as culinary, front office, tourism, resort, and hotel operations. The program also helps students to develop effective communication and interpersonal skills which are essential in establishing positive customer relations.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management are encouraged to take the Home Economics strand under the Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) track. The strand covers interesting topics like beauty and wellness, cooking, fashion designing, tourism, hospitality, and handicrafts. These topics are helpful to incoming college students as it teaches the basics of their degree program.

Subjects and Curriculum

• Housekeeping
• Food and Beverage Operations
• Front Office
• Principles of Tourism
• Culinary Arts Sciences
• Human Resources
• Accounting
• Sales and Marketing
• Public Relation Purchasing

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

• The student must be a high school graduate. 

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

• The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

• Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
• Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
• Most recent medical and dental health record
• Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
• Certificate of Good moral character
• Copy of honorable dismissal
• Copy of high school diploma
• (1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management are expected to be able to:

• Articulate the latest developments in their specific field of practice

• Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams

• Demonstrate professional, social, and ethical responsibility, especially in practicing intellectual property rights and sustainable development

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and event management companies. 

Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

The BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Master’s degree followed by a Doctorate degree to gain expertise in the industry. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management may pursue a career path in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise ships, and event management companies. They may apply as a front desk clerk, food and beverage service attendant, housekeeping attendant, cruise line staff, junior chef, or a foodservice consultant.