Which is better: IHM Aurangabad or the STEP Program of Oberoi?

Hi, STEP is Systematic Training and Education Program by Oberoi Hotels and Resorts. In STEP program the candidate learns while working in any one of the Oberoi's properties. Oberoi provides a degree of Bachelors of Hotel management from Indira Gandhi National Open University. So, STEP is basically a distance course when learning happens inside the hotel and there is no formal classroom based study. On the other hand, IHM-Aurangabad provides a full time Bachelor’s in Hotel management. The student learns in the classroom, the practicals happen in a systematic way and the students are sent for Industrial Training for 4-5 months in various hotels where they gain practical experience. In my opinion IHM, Aurangabad is better than STEP as the learning is systematic, a fixed curriculum is followed. There are managerial subjects that are taught by experienced professors.

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First, you have to understand that the STEP programme offered by Oberoi is more like a job where you learn every day by working in the hotel itself. Though you will not be paid for your work. Oberoi neither bestow any Bachelor's degree nor teach you for the IGNOU exams which will consequently earn you a Bachelor's degree in hotel management. The biggest gamble in taking the STEP programme is that you can't be sure if you will be allowed to retain your job after the program ends. I look at the brighter side then yes, you will learn much more about this program than you will be able to learn in IHM, Mumbai. Whereas in IHM, Mumbai it's like going to college. You have to attend classes, give exams. You will attend functions and go for industrial training in a hotel in the 2nd year. And at the end of 3rd year, you will appear for placements. Ultimately, the choice is yours!

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