Department of Family and Community Resource Management:
The Department of Family and Community Resource Management, formerly known as Home Management, is one of the pioneers in India offering specialization at undergraduate, post graduate and doctorate level. The department launched a specialization programme, leading to B.Sc. degree in the academic year 1953-54. Master’s degree programme was initiated in the year 1962-63. During the academic year 1978-79, the department launched its Doctorate degree programme. The master’s degree programme received a boost in the year 1992-93 by offering to areas of specialization namely: (i) Resource Management and Family Economics and (ii) Housing, Interiors and Household Equipment. Special efforts were made to enhance the scope for academic development and commercial application hence the latter was developed into a more focused specialization and was reframed as “Interior Design” specialization. The need to create a vocation-based programme at bachelor’s level necessitated enhancement in professional skills and competencies amongst the students. In the year 2003-04 the department, thus, introduced two streams in its UG programme titled (i) Interior Design and (ii) Hospitality Management.
In the year 2012, Honours Degree programme was started in the faculty. The department also strengthened its courses for vocationalization under the Honours degree program. In the year 2015-16, it launched honours degree higher payment programme exclusively in “Interior Design”. The department had initiated, managed, and started a special Post Graduate Diploma in “Hotel Interiors” under the banner of Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HMCT) since the year 2014-15. Presently, the Post Graduate Diploma in “Hotel Interiors” is offered under the department. In the Academic Year 2019-2020, the department started Hospitality and Resource Management specialization at Post Graduate Level, to make the programme more vocational and employment based. In the Academic Year 2023-2024, Four-year Undergraduate programme was implemented as per NEP (2020) offering two specializations: Interior Design and Hospitality Management. The curriculum of higher payment programme in “Interior Design” was also modified according to NEP (2020).
The Department has also established "AATMASHRIT": Vocational Skill Development Centre, established on 28th December 2023. This is a specialized centre wherein skill development activities are organized for the students and other groups of the community. The centre organizes workshops, demonstrations and training related to the hospitality industry as well as interior design. Various activities and workshops on areas like kitchen gardening, vegetable carving, floral arrangements and decor, home decor accessories, garden furniture and accessories, front office management and many more have been organized in the centre.
Vision
The Department works with the vision to be a distinguished centre that fulfils the needs of Family, Community and Nation for enhancing quality and excellence in teaching, learning process through disseminating congruent education, taking up collaborative projects for strengthening Industry and Institute linkages, strengthening Extension work and Research to serve as a valuable resource for Industry and Community and develop competencies for professional practice in the field.
Mission
To create an environment of exclusive professional excellence which is conducive for learning and fostering a desire to experiment with new ideas in developing Human capital among the students for wider Career opportunities, undertake collaborative projects for long term interaction with Academia, Industries, Government and Nongovernment Organizations, reach the unreached through Extension activities for the welfare of the Community and to generate new knowledge by engaging in Research and Promoting Academic growth by offering various 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 |
72 |
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M.Sc. (Interior Design) |
2 Years |
72 |
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P.G. Diploma in Hotel Interiors (HPP) |
1 Year |
40 |
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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 HOTEL INTERIORS
Interior Designing in India is an upcoming profession and combining unparalleled growth prospects and unlimited potential, this profession is certainly on the foyer towards professional growth of students opting interior designing. This programme is initiated to meet the growing demands of the Commercial Interior Designing, Residential Interior Designing, Landscaping and Gardening and other Interior Design areas as well as to generate employment opportunities. Thus, a unique course combining the thrust areas of commercial projects such as Hotels, Motels, Restaurants, as well as Residential Interiors is designed, to prepare students for professionals in the designing field. The program has an intake capacity of 30 students. The admission is done on merit basis.
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.