Hotel and Tourism

Hotel and Tourism Management

Overview of the Department

The Department of Hotel and Tourism Management trains students to provide high-quality services in the hospitality and tourism industry. It aims to develop skilled professionals capable of managing hotel operations, catering services, front office management, food and beverage preparation. The program emphasizes practical training, customer service excellence, cultural awareness, and entrepreneurial skills—preparing graduates to meet both national and international hospitality standards.

Key Training Areas

Long Term Program

  1. Culinary Art  Level- I – IV
  2. Food and Beverage Service Level- I – IV
  3. Food and Beverage Control Level- III – IV
  4. Bakery and Pastry Production  Level- I – IV
  5. Housekeeping and Laundry Services Level- I – IV

Short Term training

  1. Bakery and Pastry Production
  2. Ethiopian Traditional Beverage Preparation and Service
  3. Housekeeping and laundry Service
  4. Culinary Art for
  5. Food and Beverage Service
  6. Hospitality customer service

Laboratory and Workshop Facilities

  • Food Production Kitchen (Training Kitchen) – fully equipped for cooking and baking practice
  • Restaurant and Bar Training Room – for food and beverage service exercises
  • Housekeeping Laboratory – model rooms for bed-making, cleaning, and decoration training

Career Opportunities

  • Front Office Clerk / Receptionist
  • Food and Beverage Service Staff
  • Chef / Cook / Kitchen Assistant
  • Housekeeping Attendant / Supervisor
  • Event Coordinator / Banquet Organizer
  • Hotel or Restaurant Supervisor
  • Hospitality Entrepreneur
  • Employment opportunities exist in hotels, resorts, restaurants, airlines, event management firms, and hospitality entrepreneurship.

Certification and Duration

  • Certification:
    • National TVET Level I – IV Certificate or Diploma in field of study
    • Certificate of Competence (CoC) awarded upon successful national occupational assessment
  • Duration:
    • Regular (Day) Program: 1–3 years depending on the level
    • Extension (Evening/Weekend) Program: 2–3 years
    • Short-term Training: few days to 3 months