- Degree Course Type
- Entry Level Qualification
- Degree Course Duration
- Course Fields
- Degree Course Entrance Exam
- Average Course Fee
- Average Salary Offered
- Course Details
- Course Highlights
- About Course
- Why Choose Course And Required Skills
- Eligibility
- Entrance Exams Details
- Degree Course Syllabus
- Top Colleges
- Course Fees
- Top Recruiters And Salary
- Course Scope And Career Options
- Admission Process
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Course Details
UG, PG & OTHER COURSES TRAVEL & TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Degree Course Type
Bachelors, Masters, PG Diploma
Entry Level Qualification
Class 10+2
Degree Course Duration
2 Year, 3 Year
Course Fields
Hotel management
Degree Course Entrance Exam
Average Course Fee
25000 - 150000
Average Salary Offered
220000 - 420000
Course Highlights
Travel and Tourism Management Highlights:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Course Level | UG & PG |
Duration | 3 - 4 years |
Average Salary | Up to 8 lakh |
Top Recruiters | Jet Airways, Make My Trip, Club Mahindra Holidays, Flying Fox, InterGlobe Technologies, Cox & Kings Ltd, etc. |
Job Profile | Tour Operator, Airlines/ Ground Staff, Front Office Executive, Transport Officer, Travel Coordinator, Lodging Manager, Travel Executive |
About Course
Travel and Tourism is a part of the hospitality industry. Travel and Tourism Management Courses provide students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in travel and tourism management. There are many courses available in travel and tourism management. The duration of these courses varies from 2 Years to 3 years. Some of the courses available in Travel and Tourism courses are Bachelor of Tourism Management, BSc in Travel and Tourism Management, BSc in Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality, BA in Travel and Tourism Management, MBA in Hotel Management and Tourism, MA in Travel and Tourism, MA in Tourism and MBA in Tourism Management.
Why Choose Course And Required Skills
Skills Required for Travel and Tourism Management Courses
Some of the skills required for Travel and Tourism Management Courses are provided below.
Responsibility | Discipline |
Team spirit | Confidence |
Good Listener | Customer-oriented approach |
Be committed and dedicated to a task | Willingness to work long and odd hours |
Polite demeanour | Creativity |
Good communication skills | Ability to multi-task |
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for all the Travel and Tourism Management Courses are provided below.
Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Travel and Tourism Management Courses
a. Students must have completed their 12th or any other equivalent exam from any recognised board
b. They must have secured a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in 12th
Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduate Travel and Tourism Management Courses
a. Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in related disciplines.
b. They must have scored at least 45% marks in a bachelor's degree.
Entrance Exams Details
There is no entrance exam conducted for admission to Travel and Tourism Management courses, but yes, for Hotel Management NCHM JEE Will be conducted for admission to Hotel Management Courses at the National Level.
Degree Course Syllabus
The table provided below contains the syllabus of Travel and Tourism Management Courses.
Course | Syllabus |
Bachelor of Tourism Management | Introduction to Tourism Geography of Tourism Transport Management Hotel Business Principles of Management Tourism Marketing Computer Applications in Tourism Impacts of Tourism Entrepreneurship in Tourism Accounting for Tourism Sustainable Tourism International Tourism Tourism Administration in India Economics of Tourism Tourist Guiding |
BBA in Tour and Travel Management | Principles of Management Indian Cultural Heritage: Perspective for Tourism Marketing in the Service Industry Airlines, Travel, Tours and Hotel Entrepreneurship Development Business Environment Ecology, Environment & Tourism Values & Ethics in Business Organizational Behaviour Indian Economy Management of Travel Agency Human Resource Management Management of Information System International Business Management Air Ticketing and Foreign Exchange Management |
BA in Travel and Tourism Management | Ecology, Environment and Tourism Management in Tourism Tourism management Tourism marketing |
Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management | World geography of tourism Tourism organizations International tourism business Tourism trends in India Travel documentation Transport management Tour packaging management Sociology of tourism Managerial Accounting Interpersonal communication Tourist behaviour Tourism Tourism environmental law Tourism technology |
BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism | Tourism Planning and Development Tourism Policy and Strategy Strategic Financial Management Strategic Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure |
BA Tourism Studies | Foundation Course in English Management in Tourism Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Science Tourism Development: Products and Operations Personality Development Tourism Management Tourism Marketing |
BSc in Travel and Tourism Management | Travel and Tourism Industry Tourism Management Communicative English International Tourism Strategic Management in Tourism Human Resource Management Principles and Concepts in Hospitality Management Event Management Environment and Ecology |
BSc in Hospitality and Tourism | Fundamentals of Hospitality Industry Fundamentals of Tourism Geography and Tourism Tourism Products Linkages in Tourism and other Sectors Transport and Accommodation Tourism Planning |
BSc Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality | HR Management Tourism Management Geography of Tourism Communication Skills Front Office Operations Airlines Management Hospitality Management Resort Management Event Management Tourism Policy in India |
Masters in Travel and Tourism Management | Travel Agency & Tour Operations Indian Heritage Human Resource Management Geography of Tourism Sustainable Tourism International Tourism & Ticketing Tourism Finance Transport Management Event Management |
MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management | Quality service and operations management Food and Beverage Management Tourism Management Tourism Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management Financial and Management Accounting Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Infrastructure Management Decision Making under uncertainty Event Planning and Management |
MSc in Airlines Tourism and Hospitality Management | Basics of tourism and management Sales and Marketing and PR Resort and Event Management Tourism products and services Travel Agency and tour operations |
MSc Hotel and Tourism Management | Travel & Tourism Dynamics Environmental Studies & Risk Management Business Communication Indian Culture and Art/ Principles of HRM Professional Development and Event Management Research Methodology/ Tourism Policy & Planning Services Management in Tourism & Hospitality Professional Development and Event Management |
MA in Tourism Management | Human Resource Planning and Development in Tourism Marketing for Tourism Managers Sales and Product Management in Tourism Managing Small Scale Enterprises in Tourism Understanding Tourism Markets Tourism Planning and Development |
MBA in Hotel Management and Tourism | Corporate Communication Operations Management Hospitality Management Tourism Planning and Marketing International Hospitality Law International Tourism Management Tourism Business Environment Tourism Products Strategic Management |
MBA Travel and Tourism | Business statistics Travel consultancy and tour operations Managerial communication Entrepreneurship Marketing for hospitality and tourism Tourism planning and development Sustainable and green tourism Organizational Behaviour Event management Airline and cargo management Hotel and restaurant administration |
MBA in Tourism Management | Business Environment Business Statistics Tourism Concepts & Impacts Tourism Resources Cost & Management Accounting Travel Agency & Tour Operations Tourism Behaviour Tour Guiding And Interpretation Project Management Tourism Policy, Planning & Development Geography & International Tourism Management of Tour Packages Tourist Transport Management Hospitality & Tourism Management Cargo Management |
Top Colleges
List of some popular colleges in India are:
1. Banaras Hindu University
2. Chandigarh University
3. Amity University
4. NSHM Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management, Kolkata
5. Christ University
6. IHM Shillong
7. UEI Global, Jaipur
8. Garden City University, Bangalore
9. Jagannath Community College, Delhi
10. IIHM, Goa
Course Fees
The Travel and Tourism course fees range from INR 24,000 to INR 8,00,000. Once graduated from Travel and Tourism courses, candidates can opt for job profiles such as Holiday/Travel Agent, Travel Executive, Tourism Manager, Travel Officer/Coordinator, Airlines/Ground Staff, Tourist Guide, etc.
Top Recruiters And Salary
After completing a degree in Tourism Management, a plethora of career opportunities open before aspirants. Some job profiles that aspirants can pursue after securing a degree in Travel and Tourism Management are listed below:
Job Profiles | Annual Average Salary (in INR) |
|---|---|
Tour Operator | 2.5-6 lakhs |
Airlines/ Ground Staff | 5-8 lakhs |
Front Office Executive | 1.5-3 lakhs |
Transport Officer | 4-7 lakhs |
Travel Coordinator | 3.5-5 lakhs |
Lodging Manager | 4.5-6 lakhs |
Travel Executive | 2-4 lakhs |
Some of the major recruiting companies available in the tourism industry are provided below.
Make My Trip
Goibibo
Cox and Kings
SOTC
Cleartrip
Yatra
Thomas Cook
Course Scope And Career Options
The tourism industry offers a variety of job options. Candidates can apply for a job in Restaurants, Cruise Liners, Airlines, Food Processing Companies, Historical Monuments, Hotels, Corporate Catering, and tourism and travel agencies after completing Travel and Tourism Management Courses. Besides this, those who have completed a bachelor’s level program have the option to apply for master’s level programs in tourism management.
Candidates who are interested in a job after Travel and Tourism Management Courses can apply for any of the job profiles provided below.
Tourist Guide
Reservation Agent
Cabin Crew
Rooms Division Manager
Travel Coordinator
Hotel Manager
Hospitality Manager
Front Office Manager
Admission Process
Admission to the Travel and Tourism Management Courses is done on the basis of candidates’ performance in the qualifying degree. Candidates who are interested in admission to any of the Travel and Tourism Management Courses can fill out the application form. They can visit the official website of the selected college to fill out the application form. Once the form is submitted, candidates will be called for the document verification round. It should be noted that there are some colleges that also conduct an aptitude test/ personal interview for selection. Candidates can visit the official website of the selected college to learn more about the admission process.
