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A buffet of choices  School of Hospitality & Tourism, Galgotias University, Greater Noida

A buffet of choices School of Hospitality & Tourism, Galgotias University, Greater Noida

India Today21-06-2025
Students at SOHT Galagotias thrive in a multidisciplinary learning environment that helps cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM, GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA
No. 24 (2025) up from No. 49 (2020)
The School of Hospitality and Tourism (SOHT) at Galgotias University stands out as a premier institute due to its progressive, interdisciplinary and student-centric approach. 'Beyond traditional academics, we foster a multidisciplinary learning environment by integrating inputs from business, design, information technology and communication, ensuring students develop the holistic skills necessary for today's global hospitality industry,' says Prof. Rajiv Mishra, Dean, School of Hospitality and Tourism, Galgotias University, Greater Noida.
One of the school's defining features is its commitment to experiential learning. Students engage in real-world projects such as local, community-based tourism development near Jewar Airport, Greater Noida, and live consultancy assignments for logistics and service sectors like the Indian Railways. The faculty contributes to industry knowledge through high-impact research on topics such as guest satisfaction technologies, sustainability in hospitality and digital innovation, with several works published in the abstract and citation database, Scopus, and other internationally indexed journals.
Another hallmark of SOHT is its practical exposure through executive development workshops, culinary masterclasses and simulation-based training sessions. The school regularly organises hospitality hackathons and collaborative coursework co-designed with partners from the hotel industry. In terms of pedagogy, SOHT has implemented advanced evaluation systems based on Bloom's Taxonomy, a hierarchical framework of educational goals that encourage analytical thinking and deep learning. 'The school emphasises entrepreneurial development, providing incubation support and mentorship to students who wish to launch their own ventures. This has led to the successful establishment of hospitality enterprises like Urban Mirchi, Caf Mocha and Caf The Downtown by alumni,' adds Prof. Mishra.
SOHT currently offers undergraduate programmes such as the Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) and BSc in Hospitality Management. Aligned with NEP 2020, these programmes are structured around outcome-based learning (OBL) and project-based learning (PBL) models. With over 286 students currently enrolled, and hundreds of graduates successfully placed in leading hotel brands worldwide, SOHT consistently demonstrates exceptional academic and professional outcomes.
A recent and notable development is the rise of a student-led governance ecosystem, where students actively contribute to quality assurance cells, feedback committees, event planning, and academic review panels. This participative model has enhanced accountability, strengthened student engagement, and significantly improved satisfaction levels.
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