NMIMS School of Hospitality Management

What NMIMS School of Hospitality Management does

NMIMS School of Hospitality Management (SoHM) is a constituent school of NMIMS University, established in 2019 at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, under the Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) trust. The school offers a focused portfolio of undergraduate programs: a three-year BBA in Hospitality Management, a three-year BBA in Tourism Management, and a distinctive 2+2 progression program with Shannon College at the University of Galway (Ireland) that awards a Bachelor of Business Studies (International Hotel Management) degree. Its product surface is built around experiential learning, with state-of-the-art practical labs, digital library, and modern campus infrastructure, supported by a faculty that blends decades of industry experience (Taj Group, Marriott, Royal Caribbean, Sofitel) with academic credentials.

The school targets 10+2 graduates from any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) with minimum 50% marks, with an annual intake of 60 students per BBA program. Admission is gated by a written test and personal interview. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through tuition and program fees, which cover tuition, practical food sessions, uniforms, and tool kits, with no scholarships, discounts, or EMI options offered. The school does not publish fee amounts and does not disclose financial figures.

The go-to-market relies on the NMIMS University brand (one of India's top-10 B-schools, 44-year legacy), a small but active digital presence across social media, signature campus events (Epicurean, Tvaran, Prabalya), and direct outreach to prospective students. Industry placement partnerships with Marriott, IHG, Mandarin Oriental, The Leela, and BookMyShow are central to the value proposition, as are international internship pathways in New Zealand, France, and Mauritius. The operating model is effectively a small, brand-anchored, tuition-funded undergraduate institution within a much larger trust-operated university.

Name

NMIMS School of Hospitality Management

Legal name

SVKM's NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies)

Website

https://hospitality.nmims.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NMIMS School of Hospitality Management is a Navi Mumbai-based undergraduate institution offering BBA programs in Hospitality and Tourism Management, targeting 10+2 graduates seeking global hospitality careers, with tuition as its sole revenue stream and a 2+2 progression partnership with University of Galway.

Ownership category

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Product category

Hospitality Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality, Tourism & Sports Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Hospitality education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Tourism management
• Hospitality management training
• International hotel management

Headquarters

HQ city

Navi Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue is generated through tuition fees charged for the BBA (Hospitality Management) and BBA (Tourism Management) programs. The fee encompasses tuition, expenses for practical food sessions, uniforms, and necessary tool kits. No additional or hidden charges apply beyond the disclosed fee structure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NMIMS School of Hospitality Management delivers undergraduate hospitality and tourism education through three-year BBA programs (Hospitality Management and Tourism Management), each admitting 60 students per batch. A 2+2 progression program with Shannon College at the University of Galway enables Indian students to complete Years 1-2 at NMIMS Navi Mumbai and Years 3-4 in Ireland for a globally recognized Bachelor of Business Studies degree. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through practical labs, culinary arts, food & beverage service, front office, and accommodation operations training.

Product overview

NMIMS School of Hospitality Management offers a portfolio of undergraduate hospitality and tourism management programs. The core offerings include two three-year BBA programs (Hospitality Management and Tourism Management), each with 60 student intake per batch, along with a distinctive 2+2 Year Progression Program that partners with Shannon College at University of Galway in Ireland for international exposure and a globally-recognized degree. All programs emphasize experiential learning, industry-aligned curriculum, and practical skills development through state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• BBA (Hospitality Management) A three-year full-time undergraduate program (six semesters) focused on hospitality operations and management. Open to 10+2 students from any stream with minimum 50% marks. Annual intake of 60 students per batch. The program prepares students for careers across hotel chains, airlines, cruise industries, luxury brands, retail, and food service sectors.
• BBA (Tourism Management) A three-year full-time undergraduate program (six semesters) focused on tourism management. Open to 10+2 students from any stream with minimum 50% marks. Annual intake of 60 students per batch. The program prepares students for tourism industry careers and complements the hospitality management degree pathway.
• 2+2 Year Progression Program (BBA + BBS in Hospitality Management) A collaborative four-year program between NMIMS SoHM and Shannon College, University of Galway (Ireland). Students complete Years 1-2 at NMIMS Navi Mumbai and Years 3-4 at Shannon College, earning a Bachelor of Business Studies (International Hotel Management) from the University of Galway. Includes international internships and cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni placed at top global hospitality brands including Marriott, IHG, Mandarin Oriental, The Leela, and BookMyShow
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shannon College of Hotel Management, University of Galway (Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMIMS SoHM collaborates with Shannon College of Hotel Management, a constituent college of the University of Galway (previously NUI Galway), for a 2+2 year progression program. Students spend Years 1 and 2 at NMIMS Navi Mumbai and Years 3 and 4 at Shannon College, Ireland, earning a Bachelor of Business Studies (International Hotel Management) degree. The curriculum is co-designed by both institutions for industry relevance, with cross-cultural learning and international placement opportunities.
• Carnmore Chateau Marlborough (New Zealand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond-year BBA student Nidhi Kolge completed an international internship at Carnmore Chateau Marlborough in New Zealand, gaining hands-on experience in guest relations and operations management.
• Les Roches (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumna Mahek Parmar pursued her Master's degree at Les Roches, Spain, after graduating from NMIMS SoHM. The school provides support and guidance for further studies abroad including the UK, Switzerland, Australia, and the US.
• University of Sydney (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumnus Akarsh Agarwal pursued his Master's degree at the University of Sydney after graduating from NMIMS SoHM. The school supports further academic pursuits in global universities.
• IHG Hotels & Resorts (Recruitment Partner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIHG Hotels & Resorts is a key recruitment partner of the Shannon College progression program. Peter Clarke, VP of Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel Operations at IHG, has worked with Shannon College for placement support, providing international career opportunities for students.
• Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (Recruitment Partner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMandarin Oriental Hotel Group is a key recruitment partner of the Shannon College progression program. Robin Vermeire, Director of Group Talent Acquisition, has worked with Shannon College for 8 years, recruiting graduates for hotel properties globally.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (Manipal): One of India's oldest private hospitality schools, established in 1987 as part of Manipal Academy. Offers undergraduate hospitality programs with similar curriculum structure and international placement focus as NMIMS SoHM, including progression options to international universities.
• Institute of Hotel Management (IHM India): India's flagship chain of government-affiliated hotel management institutes offering degree/diploma programs in hospitality operations. Most directly comparable as it competes for the same Indian student segment targeting hospitality careers, offering 3-year B.Sc. programs with similar experiential learning and placement structures to NMIMS SoHM.
• Christ University (Department of Hospitality): Deemed university in Bangalore with growing hospitality management programs. Comparable to NMIMS SoHM as another private deemed-university hospitality offering in India targeting undergraduate students with similar admissions criteria and placement outcomes, but with an established broader brand.
• Les Roches International School of Hotel Management: Swiss-founded global hospitality school with campuses in Switzerland, Spain, China, and Thailand. Comparable to NMIMS SoHM in curriculum structure (practical hospitality training with management theory) and as a recognized destination for Indian students progressing abroad from programs like NMIMS's.
• Shannon College, University of Galway: NMIMS SoHM's direct progression partner for the 2+2 program. Shannon College is one of Ireland's leading hospitality schools and a constituent college of University of Galway. Strongly comparable as both deliver industry-aligned hospitality education with international placement pipelines.
• Symbiosis School of Hospitality: Pune-based hospitality school under the Symbiosis brand offering BBA in Hospitality Management. Highly comparable because Symbiosis, like NMIMS, is a multi-disciplinary university whose hospitality school leverages the parent brand - mirroring NMIMS SoHM's positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL): World's oldest hospitality management school (founded 1893) and a globally recognized premium brand. While more established and far larger, it represents the high-end of the international hospitality education market that NMIMS SoHM's 2+2 program and progression partners compete with for premium placement outcomes.
• Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration: Top US hospitality school at Cornell University. Comparable as it sets the gold standard for the type of degree SoHM is positioning for (BBA-level hospitality with strong placement). Indirect competitor because Cornell sets employer expectations that NMIMS SoHM graduates must partially match to access premium global roles.

Regional players

• Blue Mountains Hotel Management School (Le Cordon Bleu): Australian hospitality school under Le Cordon Bleu network offering bachelor programs in hotel management. Regionally comparable as one of the Australian destination schools for Indian hospitality graduates mentioned as progression partner destinations alongside Les Roches, Galway, and US/UK universities.

Emerging players

• Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD): Indian luxury hotel chain's in-house hospitality training institute offering diploma and degree programs in partnership with IGNOU. Comparable as an alternative pathway for Indian hospitality students, especially those targeting luxury hotel careers with the Oberoi brand specifically rather than the broader B-school pathway NMIMS SoHM offers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NmimsSohm
• Facebookfacebook.com/NMIMS.HospitalityManagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/nmims-school-of-hospitality-management
• Instagraminstagram.com/nmims_hospitality

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Profiles6 records

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