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Study Route:
Study Route:

The eligibility for admission to Travel and Tourism courses at the undergraduate level is, higher secondary examination pass. At post-graduate level, eligibility is graduation in any field along with a pass in the entrance test followed by group discussions and interview conducted by the institute. Proficiency in at least one foreign language is preferred. A diploma in public relations or advertising is helpful from the career point of view. It is also possible to gain these qualifications through correspondence courses.

There are graduate level, postgraduate level, diploma and certification courses available to pursue in the industry. The post-graduate degree awarded is Master of Tourism Administration (MTA), which is a two-year full time program approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. The Indian Institution of Tourism and Travel Management and some universities offer MTA degree in Tourism. A Postgraduate degree can be helpful in getting into managerial and administrative positions in the industry. International Air transport Association (IATA), a World Organisation which provides recognized standard in training to travel, tourism and cargo industry, offers certification courses. Several large travel agencies also offer short-term training programmes, and tend to absorb most of the candidates.

Officers in the Directorate and Departments of Tourism are recruited from among the candidates who have done civil service, drawn from the Civil/administrative services of the State and Central governments. A degree in travel and tourism is required for operational jobs in government organizations. Information assistants at the office of the Tourism departments are selected through competitive examinations held by the Staff Selection Commission. The eligibility is graduation with knowledge of Indian history, art and architecture, besides proficiency in English. These vacancies are advertised through the employment news.

The duration of training varies between one and two years, depending on the course. The duration of certification courses maybe below one year. Eligibility for certification courses is 10+2.

Places to study:

India:

Masters in travel administration of 2 years duration is offered to graduates/postgraduates in the following universities (Sample):

1.)Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore 452001.

2.)Lucknow University, Badshah Bagh, Lucknow 226007.

3.)Indira Gandhi National Open University, School of Social Sciences, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110 068

4.)Pondicherry University, Pondicherry 605014.

5.)Utkal University, PO Vani Vihar, Bhubaneshwar 751004, Orissa.

6.)Marathwada University, Aurangabad 431004.

7.)Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur 342001.

8.)Dr. B. S. Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad 431004, Maharashtra.

9.)IITTM, New Delhi 110 021.

10.)Agra University, Agra 282004.

11.)Delhi University, Delhi 110007.

12.)Skyline Business School, Laxman Public School Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016.

13.)Sita Academy M-135, Connaught Circus, New Delhi 110 001

14.)College of Vocational Studies, Delhi University 11007.

15.)YWCA, Jai Singh Marg, New Delhi 110001.

16.)Annamalai University, Annamalainagar 608002.

17.)Chennai University, Chennai

18.)University of Kerala, Trivandrum 695034

19.)Pondicherry University, Pondicherry 605104

20.)Berhamper University, Orissa 760007.

21.)University of North Bengal, PO North Bengal University, 734430, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal

22.)SNDT Women's University, 1 Nathibai Thackersay Road, Mumbai 400020

23.)University of Pune, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007

24.)University of Mumbai, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai 400032

25.)Sophia Polytechnic, Bulabhai Des Road, Mumbai

26.)H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai.

27.)Oyster Institute of Management, Bandra (E), Mumbai-400050.

28.)Indian Institute of Management, 140, Nagindas Master Road, Mumbai - 400023

Overseas:

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2.)University of West Florida, USA

3.)City College of San Francisco, USA

4.)Johnson State College, USA

5.)International Travel College, New Zealand

6.)Queenstown Resort College, New Zealand

7.)West London College, UK

8.)Stourbridge College, UK

9.)Eton College, Canada.

by: Anir ban

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