Department of Family and Community Resource Management:
The Department of Family and Community Resource Management (FCRM), formerly known as the Department of Home Management, is one of the pioneer departments in India offering specialization at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The department offers two specializations at the undergraduate level: (i) Interior Design and (ii) Hospitality Management.
At the postgraduate level, the department offers two specializations (i) Interior Design and (ii) Hospitality and Resource Management. The department also offers Ph.D. programme with specialization in Family and Community Resource Management.
To strengthen vocational education, the department has introduced several career-oriented programmes. In the academic year 2015–2016, it introduced Honours Degree Programme in Interior Design. From the academic year 2026–2027, the department offers the Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Design under the banner of the Department of Family and Community Resource Management. Further, in the academic year 2023–2024, the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) was implemented in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, offering two specializations: Interior Design and Hospitality Management.
The department has also established "??????????" – Vocational Skill Development Centre, which was inaugurated on 28th December 2023 in the Department of Family and Community Resource Management. This specialized centre conducts skill development activities for students as well as various community groups. It organizes workshops, demonstrations, and training programmes related to the hospitality industry and interior design. A wide range of activities and workshops have been conducted in areas such as kitchen gardening, vegetable carving, floral arrangements and décor, home décor accessories, garden furniture and accessories, front office management, and many more.
The centre also houses a Household Equipment Museum, which displays a diverse collection of utensils, crockery, and household equipment made from different materials, showcasing their historical and functional significance. In addition, the department has developed a kitchen garden adjacent to the Vocational Skill Development Centre, providing practical learning opportunities and promoting sustainable practices.
Vision
Our Vision is to be a distinguished center dedicated to quality and excellence in education, strengthening research and extension through collaborative projects and developing professional competencies to serve the Family, Community and Nation.
Mission
1. Cultivate an environment of exclusive professional excellence and continuous learning, fostering a desire to experiment with new ideas to develop human capital among the students for wider Career opportunities.
2. Undertake long-term collaborative projects and interaction with Academia, Industries, Government and Nongovernment Organizations.
3. Reach the unreached through Extension activities and outreach programs for the long term social and economic welfare of the Community.
4. Generate new knowledge by actively engaging in Research and promoting academic growth by offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs.
Career Opportunities
The curriculum gives opportunity to the students to take up professional work at Managerial & Executive positions in Government, Non-Governmental, International Organizations & Corporate Houses, as Designers, Trainers & Consultants for Management of Resources or initiate their own Entrepreneurial Ventures. The students are equipped to become Academicians, Research Scientists, Administrators and Project Officers after their Post Graduate degree. The curriculum of Hospitality Management specialization allows the students to take up careers as Executives in Hospitality Industry, Travel & Tourism Industry and Air Ticketing Industry. They can become professional Event Managers and Itinerary Planner & Executors. They can also work as Environment Activists. The curriculum of Interior Design enables the students to pursue their independent Professional Practice of Residential & Commercial Spaces or undertake Professional experiences with Architectural/Interior Design Firms/ Landscape Design Firms. The students can also pursue a career as a Colour/ Lighting/ Furniture/ Furnishings/ Kitchen/ Storage/ Ergonomic Consultant and Designer. The students can also opt for vocations as a Project Manager for Interior Projects and a Designer for Events.
PROGRAMME OFFERED
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PROGRAMMES OFFERED |
DURATION |
CREDITS |
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Undergraduate Level |
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B.Sc. (Honors) Family and Community Resource Management (Hospitality Management) |
4 Years |
176 |
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B.Sc. (Honors) Family and Community Resource Management (Interior Design) |
4 Years |
176 |
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B.Sc. (Honors) Interior Design (Higher Payment Program) |
4 Years |
176 |
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Post Graduate Level |
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M.Sc. (Hospitality and Resource Management) |
2 Years |
88 |
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M.Sc. (Interior Design) |
2 Years |
88 |
| P.G. Diploma in Interior Design (HPP) |
1 Year |
44 |
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Doctoral Program |
Min. 3 Years (O.Ph.D.2.1. ) |
Min. 12 Credits Coursework (O.Ph.D.5.2.) |
B.Sc. (HONORS) IN FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT-HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Hospitality Management is one of the demanding areas of Family and Community Resource Management which has emerged out of the earlier Home Economics courses focusing on Housekeeping, Front Office, Travel and Tourism, Food Services Management, Banquet Management, Event Management and Sanitation and Hygiene. In recent times, the commercial applications of this area of studies have attracted a large number of personnel in Hospitality Business in Hotels, Hospitals, Guest Houses and Commercial Establishments. The major courses like Institutional Accountancy, Front Office and Human Resource Management, Housekeeping, Marketing Management, Food and Beverage, Travel and Tourism are covered under this specialization. The students undergo rigorous Professional Training during a substantial period of Internship with renowned Hotels/Hospitals/ Guest Houses and Commercial Establishment.
B.Sc. (HONORS) IN FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT- INTERIOR DESIGN
The Interior Design courses particularly focus attention on the Functional and Aesthetic aspects of Residences, Commercial Establishments and Workspaces. The foundation courses for this specialization include Ergonomics, Art and Design, Perspective Drawings, Building Materials, Kitchen Planning, Landscaping and Gardening. Besides the core courses in Interior and Architecture, Managerial and Financial aspects are also included in the course structure along with work experiences during the course period. The students undergo rigorous professional training during a substantial period of Internship with leading Architects/ Interior Designers. The strong foundation in Arts, Science and Liberal Education enables them to contribute effectively to the field.
B.Sc. (HONORS) INTERIOR DESIGN (HIGHER PAYMENT PROGRAMME)
The Department of Family and Community Resource Management offers a 4-year Honors Degree Programme since Academic Year 2015-2016, specializing in the subject „Interior Design? under the Higher Payment Board. The Programme is envisioned to initiate a thoughtful and creative design process that involves stages of study of Design Brief, Context, Analysis, Research, Specification, Conceptualization, Design Development, Implementation and Evaluation. It intends to train the students in representative skills that focus on freehand drawing, technical drawing, model making and equip them with necessary software skills. The curriculum of B.Sc. (Honors) Interior Design programme ensures a Professional and Vocational approach to provide a platform for the students to pursue their independent Professional Practice of Interior Design or undertake Professional experience with Architectural/Interior Design Firms. The program aims to give exposure in the field of Interior Design as practiced globally and within Indian Context. The programme focuses on strengthening technical knowhow and design ability, ingraining drawing and representation skills and developing ability to design Residential, Commercial and Institutional Spaces amongst the students. It also aims to facilitate knowledge about Traditional and Contemporary trends in the field of Interior Design.
M.Sc. (F.C.Sc.) IN HOSPITALITY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The master’s program in Hospitality and Resource Management, first of its kind provides a professional platform to the students to pursue their career in Hospitality and Tourism Industry at National and International level. The programme strives to strengthen skills among the students by undergoing courses like Resource Management, Travel and Tourism, Food Safety and Hygiene, Catering, Event Management, and advanced Hospitality Operations. The practical exposure given to the students under the program makes their understanding and learning better. The students under the programme also develop proficiency by undergoing professional training (Internship) for a specified duration in Hospitality Industry at Managerial positions in different departments of the Hotels. The courses also equip the students to have their Entrepreneurial unit in the field of industries like Tourism, Catering Travel, Hospitality and Event Planning.
M.SC. (F.C.SC.) INTERIOR DESIGN
The master’s program of Interior Design ensures a Professional and Vocational approach to give a platform for the students to pursue their Independent Professional Practice of Interior Design or undertake Professional experience with Architectural/Interior Design Firms. The program aims to give exposure in the field of Interior Design as practiced at International and National Scenario. The programme focuses on strengthening technical knowledge and ability to design Residential, Commercial and Institutional Spaces amongst the students through courses like Computer Aided Interior Design and Presentation. It also aims to facilitate knowledge in the field of Consumer Ergonomics. The students opting for Interior Design specialization also get the opportunity to undergo a professional training (Internship) for a specified duration with the Architects or Interior Designers.
P.G. DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Design is one of the fastest-growing professions in India, offering immense career opportunities and excellent prospects for aspiring professionals. With rapid urbanization, expanding real estate development, and increasing demand for aesthetically functional spaces, the field has emerged as a highly promising career choice. This programme has been introduced to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in areas such as Residential Interior Design, Commercial Interior Design, Landscape Design, Gardening, Furniture Design, Space Planning, and other specialized domains of interior design. In addition to equipping students with technical knowledge and creative skills, the programme aims to enhance employability and foster entrepreneurship, enabling graduates to establish successful careers in the dynamic design industry.
Ph.D. DEGREE PROGRAMME IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COURSES OFFERED BY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AT DOCTORATE LEVEL
The department offers Doctoral Programme to cater to the professional growth of Faculties already in employment as well as of candidates aspiring to advance their knowledge and develop Higher Academic qualifications to compete for lucrative positions in public or private enterprises and also to enter the portals of Higher Education as Academicians and /or Researchers. The programme of study comprises a combination of coursework and research leading to Doctoral Degree. The Doctoral Programme has flexibility built-in the framework and is aimed at developing analytical approach, strengthening knowledge base and developing competence to plan and conduct independent research and participate in policy making bodies among the scholars.
The major research areas under which Ph.D. scholar can select their dissertation topics include Family and Community Resources Management, Energy Resource Management and Renewable Improved Energy Technologies for Domestic Applications, Women’s Issues and Development, Environmental Studies, Consumer Studies, Housing and Interiors, Household Equipment, Ergonomics, Family and Population Studies, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality Management.