Course Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Travel (BA in Tourism and Travel) provides students with knowledge in tourism management, travel planning, and hospitality. The program covers areas like destination management, cultural tourism, and customer service, preparing graduates for diverse roles in the travel industry.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester I:
Introduction to Tourism
Geography for Tourism
History of Indian Tourism
Communication Skills
Principles of Management
Fundamentals of Tourism Economics
Semester II:
Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management
Tourism Products of India
Cultural Heritage of India
Business Communication
Financial Accounting for Tourism
Computer Applications in Tourism
Semester III:
Sustainable Tourism Development
Marketing in Tourism
Hospitality Management
Tourism Policy and Planning
Foreign Language (French/Spanish/German)
Business Law
Semester IV:
Event Management
Eco-Tourism and Wildlife Tourism
Travel Documentation and Ticketing
Human Resource Management in Tourism
Research Methodology
Tourism Transportation Management
Semester V:
Strategic Tourism Management
International Tourism
Special Interest Tourism
Tourism Economics
Tourism Research and Statistics
Internship (Industry exposure)
Semester VI:
Tourism Entrepreneurship
E-Tourism and Technology in Tourism
Service Quality in Tourism
Project Work (Tourism-related topic)
Dissertation and Viva Voce
Elective (Specialization in a specific area of Tourism)
Average Fees:
INR 50,000 - 2,50,000 (depending on the institution)
Exams:
Some universities may have entrance exams for admission (e.g., NCHMCT JEE, CUCET, IPU CET, etc.)
Direct admission based on merit in qualifying exams like 10+2 or equivalent.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions (India):
Christ University, Bangalore
Delhi University, New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Amity University, Noida
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Kurukshetra University, Haryana
Chandigarh University, Punjab
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior
Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad
Top 10 Institutions (Kerala):
Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), Thiruvananthapuram
Marian College, Kuttikkanam
Farook College, Kozhikode
Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri