Satish Ponnam is Chairman of Southern International Hotel Management Academy. He completed his graduation in Hotel Management from Indo-American Hotel Management Academy and master's from American University. For 3 years he was the chief in J P Palace Agra and has been awarded as best chief multiple times in his due course of work. He has been principal for repeated Hotel management college for 10 years and now is the founder and Chairman of SIHMA has trained more than 10,000 students in the last 15 years. Being passionate about food and food-related subjects he has done several research projects in the sector of better food and nutrition food. He has been part of cookery programs in channels like ETV. Southern International Hotel Management Academy has been affiliated with a few restaurants named Southern foods across Vizag. 

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Tell us about southern educational institutions?

“Produce Graduates who are highly skilled and can communicate effectively”

Southern International Institution was established in the year 2015 to prepare the students for responsible positions after their graduation in Visakhapatnam. It was founded by Mr. Satish Ponnam, Chairman and Managing Director. At “Southern” we produce graduates who are knowledgeable, who can communicate effectively, and who have the skills to connect across cultural, political, social, and geographic boundaries to tackle major challenges. Southern institutes are located in Visakhapatnam – The Jewel of the East Coast. The Institution always shows its uniqueness by conducting events based on cultural, traditional, and present trends and it gives a platform to students to share their skills with others. It believes in learning with passion and creativity. In this process the learning environment plays a major role, the atmosphere has to be stimulating for the student to deliver the maximum potential. For this, we have created a concept of 6 different learning methods.

What is the vision and mission of SIHMA?

“SIHMA’s vision is to develop, build and mission is to create an innovative stimulating environment”

The vision of SIHMA is to Develop, build and incorporate multi-disciplinary academic programs in innovative fields and develop a research culture in the direction of excellence in a global scenario. To inspire responsible students who will be agents of economic and social changes. Its mission is to create an innovative and intellectually stimulating environment for learning and employing professionals.

What is BHM?

“BHM stands for Bachelor in Hotel Management”

With the world getting more and more interconnected and distances becoming less of an issue, the hotel industry is one of the fastest-growing industries of today. As it expands, the need for qualified and highly educated professionals continues to rise. A Bachelor in Hotel Management will teach you how to become a successful hotel manager or entrepreneur! At the same time, a bachelor's program in Hotel Management will introduce you to fields such as hotel organization, service management, marketing, or sales. Having taken a Bachelor in Hotel Management, you can expect to find a job in areas such as hotels and resorts, conferences and convention centers, tourism consultancies, or private hospitality companies. If you are customer-oriented and would like to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, taking a Bachelor's program in Hotel Management might be just the right thing for you!

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Why is the BHM course important to study?

“The Hotel Industry is increasing at an alarming rate”

A Bachelors Of Hotel Management (BHM) Course is important to study because it requires time. With the world getting more and more interconnected and distances becoming less of an issue, the hotel industry is one of the fastest-growing industries of today. As it expands, the need for qualified and highly educated professionals continues to rise. A Bachelor in Hotel Management will teach you how to become a successful hotel manager or entrepreneur! At the same time, a bachelor's program in Hotel Management will introduce you to fields such as hotel organization, service management, marketing, or sales. Having taken a Bachelor in Hotel Management, you can expect to find a job in areas such as hotels and resorts, conferences and convention centers, tourism consultancies, or private hospitality companies. If you are customer-oriented and would like to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, taking a Bachelor's program in Hotel Management might be just the right thing for you!

Jobs in the hospitality sector are on a rise nowadays. 

What is the future scope of the BHM Course?

“The Hotel Industry has a huge room for growth”

According to the latest survey, as many as two million people work in this industry. The job and career opportunities are many and they are expected to grow further in the years to come. It is important to know that hospitality is a people-oriented industry and the main motive is to make people’s experience as stellar as possible. It is best for those who have a passion for working in it. The Best reason why people prefer working in this industry is that there is huge room for growth. Whether you are working at a hotel manager position or a chef, you always have an opportunity for career advancement. For example, managers can become general managers after a few years of experience. They also have an opportunity to work in different hotels within a particular chain. It is often said that in this sector, one is never stuck in a niche. Even if you want to stay with the same employer, you can shift between re-reception, reservation, and concierge jobs, after every few years to break the monotony.

What are the main benefits of studying BHM at SIHMA?

“SIHMA provides a highly practical oriented course in the BHM Curriculum”

Southern International was founded in the spirit of “experiment and experiment Bravely”. We produce knowledgeable graduates, Who can communicate effectively and who have the skills to connect across cultural, political, social, and geographic boundaries to tackle major challenges. Southern'' maintained a strong partnership with industries so that its programs are always in line with what industries needs and to ensure that students have the necessary exposures to be industry-ready. It always tries to develop ethically and socially responsible managers who are sensitive to global diversity and rapid technological changes. A “Southern” qualification opens the door to... the Global Careers!!!

What is Food Science & Nutrition, Dietetics?

“It is the branch of applied sciences that combines the fundamentals of various specializations of science”

Food Science is the branch of applied sciences that combines fundamentals of biochemistry, physical and chemical sciences to study the physical, chemical, and biological nature of food items; it deals with the manufacturing, processing, preservation, and distribution of food. The main objective of food science is to understand the principle of food processing and to improve the food quality for the general public. Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses nutrients, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease. Major food manufacturers employ nutritionists and food scientists. Nutritionists may also work in journalism, education, and research. Dietetics is the science of diet and its effects on human health, this field focuses on the scientific understanding of nutrition and its practical application in the field of healthcare and rehabilitation of patients.

Why is it important to study Food Science & Nutrition courses?

“Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle”

The role of nutritionists within the food industry is increasingly important, as consumers grow more aware of the importance of healthy eating. It combines training in the science of nutrition with areas of food science and consumer studies. The path to becoming a nutritionist depends on education, experience, and location. Many entries –level nutritionists have a bachelor’s degree in health, nutrition, or a related field, such as dietetics or food service system management.

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What are the main benefits of studying for a Food Science Degree at Southern International Institute of Science and Technology (SIIST)?

“SIIST offers courses in food science and nutrition along with dietetics”

Southern International Institute of Science and Technology introduces the course of food science and nutrition along with the dietetics at Visakhapatnam. Our course is affiliated with Andhra University. We aim to allow SIIST students to tackle the big issues in food science, so the course curriculum has been designed to create a link between food industries and health industries to provide opportunities to work in research, Food Industry, Hospitals, and health promotion sectors. It is further strengthened with project work and internship at food industries, Hospitals, and public nutritional areas and field trips to the industries. Joining a southern international institute will give an overall development of the students studying here. We, at SIIST highly believe that the environment plays a very crucial role in enhancing concentration on studies or any other work. Our institute consisting of Lecture Halls, Conference Hall, Auditoriums with LCD Projectors, and video lessons. The “Southern” is specially focused on teaching evidence-based research in areas of nutrition, food science, and dietetics. Academic programs are supported by upgraded lab facilities (Chemistry & Biochemistry Labs, Food Science & Processing Labs, Microbiology Lab, Human Physiology) and department library. Academic staff is actively involved in many areas of research and are experts in their respective fields which include, clinical nutrition, community health nutrition, and food science.