College of Hospitality & Tourism (CHAT) is host to leading national and international programs catering to the single largest industry in the world - hospitality. The curriculum prepares highly professional and industry-oriented specialists to manage complex and diverse hospitality organizations. The emphasis at CHAT is on developing both technical and business skills wherein theoretical learning strikes a perfect balance with hands-on industry experience.

The aim at CHAT is to develop into an institution of higher technical learning and a center for excellence of international standards. CHAT aims to provide flexible and affordable life-long learning opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds and at different stages of their lives. CHAT enjoys the distinction of being one of the very few institutions in the country that offers integrated programs in Hospitality & Tourism Management at the Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate level. The key competitive strength of each of these programs is their innovative curriculum. Developed after extensive market research and in close consultation with the industry, the curriculum delivers a unique blend of leading-edge theory and rich practical experience. A valuable component is the inclusion of issues of emerging global importance such as customer relationship management, ecologically sustainable tourism, heritage and rural tourism, growth strategies for SME's in the hospitality sector, etc.

• Excellence in education with extra emphasis given to the enrichment of knowledge through critical yet independent learning and research of national and international significance
• The communication of knowledge is through an active learning environment with a constant involvement of staff at the fore of disciplines
• The application of knowledge presented here are for the benefit of society, both directly and by collaboration with other organizations