“The hospitality industry deals with two basic needs of human beings - food and shelter, a vista which can never wane away with time”, states Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Misha, the Dean of the School.

Welcome to the School of Hospitality & Tourism (SOHT), Galgotias University (the World’s Top 50 and the country’s best private Hospitality & Tourism Institute)!

I am indeed delighted to write to you as the incoming Dean of this glorious School & magnificent University. It is truly an honour & pride to take up this responsibility entrusted on me by the Hon’ble Chancellor.

Hospitality & Tourism, as an industry, is one amongst the fastest growing sectors in India, thereby increasing the economy and contributing to country’s largest sources of foreign exchange earnings, revenue generation and employability. But at the same time, the industry is facing the shortage of thirty-thousand trained manpower every year, as stated in the latest five-year plan document. Our ‘Hospitality & Tourism’ courses are highly inclined towards industry specific norms; and today both national & multinational organizations are considering the aspects of personalized services along with customer satisfaction as the key mantra to any successful business, thereby making endless opportunities for Hospitality & Tourism graduates in the market.

We at SOHT, Galgotias University is endeavouring to make our hospitality & tourism erudition very multifarious and integrative by keeping our curriculum abreast of latest trends and innovations happening in the contemporary industry. We are much concerned in maintaining quality issue in the domain of hospitality & tourism education apart from maintaining all measures of accreditation and evaluation to keep the programs & courses as strong and competitive in terms of its objective, nature and delivery. Our most talented, highly skilled and committed team of Faculty Members are striving to prepare graduates to compete with industry standards regarding their professional skill-sets apart from attaining educational prospects. We are also trying to build a harmony among students, alumni, educators and industry-mentors in the exchange of work-place skills.

It is just to apprise you all that approximately three percent per year average increase of international tourist arrival is projected globally by 2030, and hospitality & tourism industry is generating near about 200 million jobs either directly or indirectly as per the report of ‘World Travel and Tourism Council’. Hospitality & Tourism professionals are in great demand not only in occupational and managerial hierarchies of operational hotels, motels, restaurants and fast food companies; but also in hospitality allied projects & prominent ancillary industry sectors viz. service apartments; banquet & conference centres; cafe bars, pubs and casinos; theme parks and discotheques; event management companies & exhibition centres; public relations; IT & finance companies; as airhostess, stewards, cabin crew & ground duty staff at airports; trainers & educators in hospitality and food craft institutes; in spheres of marketing & business development; cruise lines & retailing; consultancy services; catering services at railways, airlines, defence sectors, banks, shipping companies, hospitals & healthcare units; industrial and institutional canteens; spas & ayurveda centres; clubs (golf, country & yacht); guest houses, inspection bungalows, lodges & resorts; family entertainment centres & multiplexes; business & knowledge process outsourcing companies; corporate houses; travel agencies, tour operating companies, including tourism development corporations & associations, alongside with leisure, recreation&sportsvenuesthrownopen.
 

We are offering the following job-oriented professional programs at our School:

1. Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management (3 years)
2. Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management with Hons. with Research (4 Years)
3. Bachelor of Hotel Management (4 Years)
4. BBA Tourism & Travel (3 Years)
5. BBA Tourism and Travel with Hons. with Research (4 Years)
6. MBA in Tourism & Travel Management (2 Years)
7. MBA in Tourism & Travel Management (1 Year)

SOHT is committed to delivering the best education and training to students by providing premium infrastructure, robust & holistic curriculum, impressive & efficacious practicum, the finest learning platform & conducive environment along with the best scholastic & co-scholastic development of learners. We are the leading hospitality & tourism institute in Northern India.

With best wishes,
Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Mishra
Dean, School of Hospitality & Tourism

“As an educator, my focus is always on desired educational outcomes that enable learners to become good citizens of the country with all-around development.” – Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Mishra

Prof. (Dr). Rajiv Mishra is a visionary leader and an accomplished academician with extensive experience in the field of education. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Mishra has made significant contributions to the field of higher education and is widely recognized for his expertise in the areas of hospitality and tourism.

As the Dean and Professor of the School of Hospitality & Tourism at Galgotias University, Dr. Mishra has played a vital role in shaping the academic curriculum and developing innovative programs that prepare students for successful careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. His passion for teaching has inspired and mentored numerous students who have gone on to become successful professionals. Dr. Mishra’s dedication to excellence and commitment to creating a better future for the next generation makes him a true inspiration to all who have worked with him. His unwavering passion for education and ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve their full potential is truly remarkable.

Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Mishra began his professional journey in the hospitality industry as a Hospitality Professional with The Leela Palace Kempinski in Bangalore. He was the first alumnus of the four-year bachelor’s degree program in hotel management from Srinivas College of Hotel Management, Mangalore University, Mangalore, which is now known as Srinivas Institute of Hotel Management & Tourism, Srinivas University, Mangaluru. As he progressed in his career, Dr. Mishra started acquiring more scholastic credentials, qualifications, accomplishments, and attainments in the domain of Hospitality & Tourism, which further motivated him to join the noble profession of teaching and erudition. He earned a dual Master’s degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management and a Doctorate in Management. He was adorned as a ‘Fellow’ of the Institute of Hospitality, London; ‘Fellow’ of the Hospitality International Standards, Malaysia; ‘Fellow’ of the Management and Business Research Council, USA; ‘Fellow’ of the Institute of Scholars, India; and ‘Fellow’ of the Centre for Education Growth and Research, India. The Union Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India awarded his ‘Doctoral Research Thesis,’ for its credibility, novelty, and asserted exploration.

After gaining extensive experience and expertise in the hospitality & tourism industry, Dr. Mishra became an erudite academician and proficient academic administrator with a rich inclination in academic administration and consulting, hospitality and tourism didactics, learning and development, research, operations, and relationship management. His distinguished career spanning over two decades has made him an effective professional and human being. Dr. Mishra is inspired by the adventure and joy of teaching and the motivation to educate and transform young individuals into future business leaders, professionals, and good citizens. He is a keen and avid learner with technological innovations and a passion for new knowledge and skills, which makes him an asset in his profession. His quote, “The hospitality industry deals with two basic needs of human beings – food and shelter, a vista which can never wane away with time,” reflects his deep understanding of the industry and its significance.

The hospitality & tourism industry is one that requires passionate and dedicated educators and administrators, and for Dr. Rajiv Mishra, this has become his life’s purpose. With a goal to inspire and motivate learners and students while also educating them to become successful business leaders, he has dedicated his career to achieving their dreams. As an educator and administrator, his ultimate aim is to transform students into good citizens first and then as good professionals by imparting various life skills and decision-making abilities, and aptitudes.

Dr. Mishra firmly believes in transforming society through education and setting academic standards in dynamic equilibrium with its social, ecological, and economic impact. As the Dean of the School of Hospitality and Tourism, Galgotias University, he oversees its growth and development while ensuring national and international branding. He is an expert in analyzing market demands and encourages his students to become more outgoing and interactive, emphasizing critical thinking and communication skills.

Dr. Mishra’s approach to education is comprehensive and aimed at creating a knowledgeable and responsible society. His passion for excellence in education, research, and technological service to the nation is evident in his every action. He firmly believes that Indian education should take a holistic approach to create a scholastic society. He continues to follow various imperatives for inspiring the youth, such as blended learning, authentic learning experiences, collaborative learning, extension activities, local community involvement, and non-cognitive competencies like social and emotional learning. He believes in project-based learning, which enhances critical thinking and develops 21st-century skills like creativity, collaboration, and leadership. He also emphasizes the importance of personalized learning and providing multiple means of representation and engagement to stimulate interest and motivation for learning.