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(One-Year Diploma Programme)

Diploma in Front Office Management

About the Department

The Department of Front Office Management at IICTHM focuses on developing skilled hospitality professionals who serve as the first point of contact in hotels and service establishments. The department emphasizes guest relations, communication excellence, professionalism, and operational efficiency.

With a model training front office equipped with modern communication systems and hotel software, students receive hands-on exposure to real hotel front desk operations. Training is delivered by experienced faculty with strong industry backgrounds, ensuring that students understand both the technical and interpersonal aspects of front office management.

About the Course

The Diploma in Front Office Management is a one-year professional programme designed to train students in guest handling, front desk operations, and administrative procedures of hotels and hospitality establishments.

The course prepares students to manage reservations, check-in and check-out procedures, guest communication, and coordination with other hotel departments. It is ideal for students who aspire to build careers in customer-facing roles within hotels, resorts, travel organizations, and service industries.

About the Curriculum

The curriculum is practical-oriented and structured to reflect real-world front office operations.

Key Curriculum Areas:

  • Introduction to Front Office Operations Role of the front office, organization structure, responsibilities, and inter-departmental coordination.
  • Guest Relations & Communication Skills Professional communication, guest interaction, complaint handling, and service etiquette.
  • Reservations & Reception Procedures Booking systems, check-in and check-out procedures, room allocation, and billing basics.
  • Hotel Software & Technology Introduction to Property Management Systems (PMS), telecommunication systems, and front office documentation.
  • Cashiering & Night Audit Basics Billing procedures, payment handling, and financial documentation.
  • Hygiene, Safety & Professional Grooming Workplace hygiene, safety standards, personal grooming, and professional appearance.
  • Practical Training Daily front office practicals, role-plays, simulations, and live operational training.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) from a recognized board.
  • Students from any stream are eligible.
  • Good communication skills and a customer-oriented approach are preferred.
  • Admission is subject to institute norms and guidelines.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma in Front Office Management programme have diverse career opportunities in hospitality and service sectors.