The School of Professional Studies at Garden City University is an amalgamation of various departments such as Hotel Management, Tourism and Fashion & Apparel Design. Students seeking admission in this department have the option of pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in tourism, event management, fashion and apparel design, or hotel management. Students can also opt for a diploma in hospitality management. Postgraduate courses and Ph.D. programmes are also available. Depending on the speciality, students have a host of learning opportunities. GCU employs the “ARM” pedagogy method which fuels student ambition, provides ample resources to excel, and continuous mentoring for the students to achieve their goals.

The Department of Hotel Management aims at honing various skills of industrial standards and offers training in front-desk management, production, and service of food/beverage, housekeeping as well as marketing. The curriculum is based on theory as well as practice. The School has training kitchens, as well as restaurants and rooms modelled on 5-star hotels. This helps students get a taste of what they might expect in their future careers. The Department of Tourism focuses on imparting modern management techniques for handling tourism operations in a highly dynamic and competitive environment. Software like Amadeus and Galileo allows students to gain real-time knowledge of computer reservation systems for various services. Along with this, students can access the in-house travel desk wing of a leading travel agency in Bangalore. This will allow them to gain insights into a real working environment.

The Department of Fashion and Apparel Design encourages a creative flair and a sense of style. Lab setups with technology for pattern making, garment construction, fashion sewing, textile testing, colour processing, CAD/CAM are available for use. Additionally, the School has associations with various industry bodies, like the Indian Hotel and Restaurants Association, and Travel Agents Association of India. Graduates from either department can be placed with top companies such as The Ritz-Carlton for hotel management students, Air India, for tourism students, and Myntra.Com, for fashion students. Aditya Birla, Tesco, Arvind Lifestyles, Gokaldas Images, Scottish Lace, etc.

The school also provides an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research in linguistics and literature especially computational linguistics and further increase career opportunities in both India as well as across the globe. The School of Indian and Foreign Languages is a diverse community of scholars who are experienced in interdisciplinary education and research which further enriches the degree programs offered here. The School of Indian and Foreign languages, also has connections with various international bodies, companies and media, allowing students to cultivate an industry-focused, creative approach, that gives them an edge at prospective job opportunities. With a focus on high-quality education and research, the School of Indian and Foreign Languages endeavours to create graduates who can offer leadership, direction, and vision to society.

Prof Studies – Fashion

Premier destination for aspiring fashion and apparel designers in Bangalore, with comprehensive and industry-driven programKey courses such as fashion design, fashion illustration, computer-aided design, pattern making, garment construction, and textile science.Specialized tools taught include software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.Practical exposure through live projects, workshops on tie and dye, and block printing, with emphasis on fashion marketing, merchandising, sustainability and boutique management.Professional certifications offered via MOOCs to enhance employability.Entrepreneurship opportunities through Garden Glam boutique of GCU and tie-ups with leading fashion and retail brands.Research-based learning opportunities with industry collaborations, such as Graduate Training Programmes by Aditya Birla Fashion Retail Limited, Major Brand India Pvt. Ltd., and PVH Arvind Fashion Pvt. Ltd. (Calvin Klein & Tommy Hilfiger).Industry tie-ups with leading companies like Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd., Arvind Lifestyle Brands, Gokuldas Exports, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, Raymonds, Rakhi Fashions, Page Industry Pvt. Ltd., and Pepe Jeans.Cross-disciplinary collaboration with other fields, such as hotel management, media studies, life sciences and physiotherapy.Specializations offered in Fashion Design Technology, Textile Science, Fashion Styling, Make-up, Draping, Fashion Event Management, and Fashion Communication.Co-curricular activities through clubs like Ruffles and Frills, Style Icon of the Year, Portfolio Fashion Show, Navyata Exhibition, and Skill Shows.

Prof Studies – Hotel

Extensive course offerings covering practical hands-on learning in various cuisines and hospitality operations.Specialized tools and skills training in culinary arts and specialized areas such as food packaging and technology, food fortification, managing services, food sustainability.Accreditation and collaborations with professional associations such as SIHRA and FHRAI.Industrial training for 6 months for real-world experience and skill development, at leading luxury hotels.Guest lectures and industry speakers every month for industry insights.Professional certifications offered via MOOCs to enhance employability.Entrepreneurship opportunities to nurture entrepreneurial skills.