Course Overview
Introduction
The MBA
in Tourism Management is a 2-year postgraduate program designed
to equip students with the managerial skills and industry knowledge required to
thrive in the global tourism and hospitality sector. This course blends
business fundamentals with specialized knowledge in tourism, travel operations,
sustainable practices, and destination management.
🏛️ Course Duration
· Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
· Mode: Full-time / Part-time / Distance
Learning (varies by institution)
🎯 Objectives of the
Course
· To develop a deep understanding of tourism
as a global economic force
· To enhance leadership and managerial
competencies in tourism and hospitality services
· To prepare students for dynamic roles in
tour operations, travel agencies, hotel chains, airlines, and tourism boards
· To instill ethical and sustainable tourism
development principles
📘 Eligibility
Criteria
· Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a
recognized university (minimum 50%)
· Some universities may require entrance
tests like CAT, MAT, CMAT, or university-level tests
· Work experience may be preferred for
executive MBA formats
🧾 Course Structure & Subjects
Core Subjects:
· Principles of Management
· Organizational Behavior
· Marketing Management
· Financial Management
· Tourism Policy & Planning
· Travel Agency and Tour Operations
· Sustainable Tourism Development
· Hospitality and Hotel Operations
· Tourism Economics
· Research Methodology
· Strategic Management in Tourism
· Tourism Law and Ethics
Elective/Optional Subjects:
· MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences,
Exhibitions) Tourism
· Eco-tourism
· Airline and Airport Management
· Heritage and Cultural Tourism
· Digital Marketing in Tourism
Practical Components:
· Industry Internship
· Case Studies & Presentations
· Field Trips & Destination Reports
· Dissertation or Project Work
🧑💼 Career Opportunities
Graduates of MBA in Tourism Management can
pursue diverse roles such as:
· Travel Consultant
· Tourism Marketing Manager
· Destination Manager
· Operations Manager – Travel Agencies
· Airline Sales Manager
· Hotel & Resort General Manager
· Event Manager (MICE Tourism)
· Tour Operations Executive
· Government Tourism Officer
· Academic or Researcher in Tourism Studies
🌏 Top Recruiters
· Thomas Cook
· MakeMyTrip
· Cox & Kings
· Indian Railways Catering and Tourism
Corporation (IRCTC)
· ITDC (India Tourism Development
Corporation)
· International Airlines (Qatar Airways,
Emirates, etc.)
· Marriott, Taj, Oberoi Group
· Travel start-ups and online booking
platforms
· State and National Tourism Boards
🏫 Top Institutes
Offering MBA in Tourism
· Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel
Management (IITTM)
· Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
· Pondicherry University
· Christ University
· Amity University
· Lovely Professional University
· Institute of Management Studies, Noida
💼 Internship &
Industry Exposure
Most institutions integrate industry
internships to provide practical exposure. Students get the
opportunity to work with:
· Tour Operators
· Travel Tech Firms
· Airlines
· Hotels & Resorts
· Cultural and Heritage Sites
· Event Management Firms
💡 Why Choose an MBA
in Tourism Management?
· High demand for skilled professionals in
the growing global travel industry
· Opportunity to work in both public and
private sectors
· Travel opportunities, cultural exposure,
and dynamic work environments
· Blend of business acumen and passion for
travel
📚 How We Help at
Tourism & Hospitality Education
At Tourism
& Hospitality Education, we provide:
✅ Updated course notes and subject guides
✅ Previous year question papers (PYQs)
✅ Career counseling & study plans
✅ Free downloadable PDFs and
infographics
✅ Supportive student community and
expert guidance
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