PGD in Accommodation Operation and Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operation and Management (PGDAOM) is a full-time short-term course that prepares a student for supervisory roles in hospitality businesses. The course duration is 1.5 years which comprises 1 year of classroom study followed by 6 months of mandatory industry training or internship.

The PGD in Accommodation Operations and Management course is a highly specialized course that provides students with in-depth knowledge on how the housekeeping and accommodation operations and managed in a hotel or any related establishment. The course targets small to medium-sized hospitality establishments and imparts theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills to a student to make him / her an effective manager of a hospitality establishment.

PGDAOM teaches students how to supervise the room division, management and operations in a hotel. The course imparts knowledge and skills related to many functional areas in the field such as housekeeping, cleaning, accommodation, pantry management, organization etc.

Highlights of PG Diploma in Accommodation Operation and Management

Provided below are some of the major highlights of PG Diploma in Accommodation Operation and Management. 

The eligibility criteria for PGDAOM can be found given below.

• The candidate must have completed a bachelor's degree course from a recognized university or institute.

• Candidates from all educational backgrounds are eligible to apply for the course.

• Colleges may also specify the minimum marks required for admission to their PGDAOM course.

Admission Process for PG Diploma in Accommodation Operation and Management

Candidates can check the following points to get an idea of the admission process of PGDAOM. It must be noted that colleges may have additional requirements to the ones specified below.

• Admission to the PGDAOM course is done on an individual institute basis.

• Colleges may shortlist candidates on the basis of their previous academic performance or may conduct an entrance test for the course.

• Candidates are also required to appear for a Personal Interview before colleges grant final admission.

The table provided below contains the syllabus of PG Diploma in Accommodation Operation and Management.

First Semester

Second Semester

The PGDAOM course has been designed while keeping in mind the small and medium-sized hotel industry. The course curriculum is relevant to the hospitality industry and since the candidates develop practical skills and knowledge as a part of the course itself, they can easily explore career opportunities in the field. Hotels and other related hospitality establishments stay on the lookout for trained candidates who can effectively supervise operations in their housekeeping department and ensure a comfortable stay for their guests.

PGDAOM takes less time and money to complete than a regular masters course in hotel management. Plus, the course has a highly specialized curriculum and hence prepares a candidate for career opportunities in the accommodation and related operations of the hotel industry. On the basis of a PGDAOM, a candidate can explore career opportunities in the following areas:

• Hotels

• Guest Houses

• Resorts

• Cruise Ships etc.

Given below are some of the popular career opportunities after PGDAOM.

• Housekeeping Manager

• Rooms Division Manager

• Lobby Manager

• Front Office Manager

• Banquet Manager

• Front Desk Agent etc.