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Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

duration Duration

  • 4 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in Class XII (any discipline). Students awaiting final examinations results are also eligible to apply.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 24 June 2024

Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries as well as the major source of foreign exchange earnings and employment for many developing countries. Tourism is vital to the well being of many countries, because of the income generated by the consumption of goods and services by tourists, the taxes levied on businesses in the tourism industry and the opportunity for employment and economic advancement by working in the industry. The Bachelor of Travel & Tourism Management (BTTM)Program is designed in such a way to prepare students for such managerial positions as required by the industry. The program will also be benefi cial for those who wish to start their own business in the field of tourism/hospitality sectors.

Admission Calendar
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form 24 June 2024
Last Date for payment of admission fee 15 July 2024
Interview and Admission Decision on or before 28 June 2024
Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of certificates and verification by producing originals and registration 15 July 2024 &
16 July 2024
Payment of First Semester Fee On or Before
22 July 2024
Commencement of Preparatory Classes 22 July 2024 -
26 July 2024
Commencement of Regular Classes 01 August 2024

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM)

Programme Code: UMS004

Tourism is one of the world's fastest-growing industries and a major source of foreign exchange earnings and employment for many developing countries. Tourism is vital to the well-being f many countries because of the income generated by the consumption of goods and services by tourism; the taxes levied on businesses in the tourism industry, and the opportunity for employment and economic advancement by working in the industry. The Bachelor of Tourism and travel management (BTTM) program is designed in such a way as to prepare students for managerial positions as required by the industry. The program will also benefit those wishing to start their business in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

The objectives of the Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management Programme are

To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the travel and tourism industry

To teach students how to access and plan tourism development projects, considering factors such as infrastructure, carrying capacity, and stakeholders' engagement.

To equip students with marketing and promotional skills specific to the tourism industry

To encourage students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and think innovatively in identifying and pursuing opportunities within the travel and tourism sector

To develop decision-making problem-solving skills through experiential learning and innovative pedagogy to ensure knowledge utilization in professional careers.

To develop students' research and analytical skills, enabling them to understand market trends and industry dynamics

To produce tourism graduates with the highest regard for Professional & Institutional Integrity, Social Responsibility, Teamwork, and Continuous Learning.

To develop a positive attitude and life skills to become a multi-faceted personality with a sense of environmental consciousness and ethical values.

The employment opportunities for students studying Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management are as follows

Hospitality sector

Travel services sector

Attraction and entertainment sector

Tour operator sector

Tour guides

Food and beverage sector

Event management sector

Cultural and heritage sector

Eco tourism

Adventure tourism

Career in academia

Travel writers and blogger

Tourism officers

On successful completion of the program, students will

Be able to implement the concepts and principles of tourism management and identify tourism opportunities and challenges

Enhance their personality, soft skills, communication skills, leadership skills, and acquire empathy and adaptability that is required in the travel and tourism sector

Be capable of being competent entrepreneurs and leaders in the tourism industry

Demonstrate entrepreneurial competencies in the tourism industry

Develop marketing strategies to attract tourists, understand the target market, and promote tourism products and services

Possess a sturdy foundation for higher education and research in tourism and hospitality.

Recognizing the significance of education and professional growth to stay abreast of tourism trends and advancements

On the successful completion of the Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management, the students will be able to

Gain hands-on experience through internship, training, and diverse events.

Develop a basic understanding of the nature of the tourism system

Gain knowledge on the basics of tourism supply and demand.

Develop skills in understanding the tasks, functions, duties, and activities of hotels, restaurants, travel and tour companies, airlines, and destination management organizations.

Handle various operational problems in hotels, restaurants, travel, and tour and event management companies

Produce industry-ready student graduates with internships, employable in all tourism and hospitality sectors.

On successful completion of the program, the student will be

Able to dentify and apply business concepts and skills relevant to the operational areas of travel and hospitality management

Exposed to the modern technology

Able to develop interpersonal communication and inculcate teamwork and networking culture

Able to develop professional, ethical understanding and thriving toward sustainability

Able to recognize employment opportunities in the tourism sector

Socially responsible and proactive

Year

Semester: I

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

I

DSC I

UTTDSC111

Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UTTDSC112

Principles of Management

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UTTDSE111

Hospitality in Travel and Tourism

3

-

1

4

DSE II

UTTDSE112

Travel Agencies and Tour Operations

3

-

1

4

IC/MC

UTTMCS111

Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

3

-

3

AEC I

UTTAEC111

Modern Indian Language (Hindi)

1

-

1

2

AEC II

UTTAEC112

Modern Indian Language (Garo)

1

-

1

2

AEC III

UTTAEC113

Modern Indian Language (Khasi)

1

-

1

2

SEC

UTTSEC111

Soft Skills

2

-

1

3

CVAC I

UTTVAC111

Indian Traditional Food and Attire

2

-

-

2

CVAC II

UTTVAC112

Digital and Technological Solutions

1

-

1

2

Total Credits in Semester I: 26

Semester: II

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UTTDSC121

Geography of Tourism

4

-

1

5

DSC II

UTTDSC122

Tourism in India

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UTTDSE121

Front Office Management

3

-

1

4

DSE II

UTTDSE122

Ticketing Techniques and CRS

3

-

1

4

IC/MC

UTTMCS121

Financial Management

3

-

-

3

AEC

UTTAEC121

English Language Skills

1

-

1

2

SEC

UTTSEC121

Tour Guiding and Escorting

2

-

1

3

CVAC I

UTTVAC121

Value Education

2

-

-

2

CVAC II

UTTVAC122

Environmental Education

2

-

-

2

Total Credits in Semester II: 26

SEC

UTTINT121

INTERNSHIP

1

-

3

4

Total Credits earned after Year I: 56

Year

Semester: III

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

II

DSC I

UTTDSC231

Tourism Planning and Policies

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UTTDSC232

Travel Management

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UTTDSE231

Sustainable Tourism Development

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UTTDSE232

MICE Management

4

-

-

4

IC/MC

UTTMCS231

Foreign Language

2

-

1

3

AEC

UTTAEC231

Communication Skills

1

-

1

2

SEC

UTTSEC231

Field-based Learning

1

-

2

3

CVAC

UTTVAC231

Voter Education and Electoral Literacy

2

-

-

2

Total Credits in Semester III: 24

Semester: IV

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UTTDSC241

Entrepreneurship in Tourism

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UTTDSC242

Human Resource Management

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UTTDSE241

Rural and Ecotourism

3

-

1

4

DSE II

UTTDSE242

Adventure Tourism

3

-

1

4

AEC

UTTAEC241

Technical Report Writing

1

-

1

2

MOOCS

4

Total Credits in Semester IV: 20

Total Credits earned after Year II: 44

SEC

UTTSBC241

SKILL-BASED VOCATIONAL COURSE

1

-

3

4

Total Credits after Year I and II: 104

Year

Semester: V

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

III

DSC I

UTTDSC351

Tourism Law and Ethics

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UTTDSC352

Human Rights in Tourism

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UTTDSE351

Economics of Tourism

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UTTDSE352

Tourism Destination Management

4

-

-

4

MOOCS

6

Total Credits in Semester V: 20

Semester: VI

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UTTDSC361

Tourism Marketing

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UTTDSC362

Tourism Products

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UTTDSE361

Tourism Products in North East India

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UTTDSE362

Tourism Transport Management

4

-

-

4

MOOCS

6

Total Credits in Semester VI: 20

Total Credits earned after Year III: 40

Total Credits earned after Years I, II and III: 144

Year

Semester: VII

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

IV

DSC I

UTTDSC471

Trends in Hospitality and Tourism

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UTTDSC472

Tourism and Globalisation

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UTTDSE471

Heritage Tourism

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UTTDSE472

Cultural Tourism

4

-

-

4

MOOCS

6

Total Credits in Semester VII: 20

Semester: VIII

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UTTDSC481

Research Methodology

4

-

1

5

DSC II

UTTDSC482

Academic Reading and Writing for Research

4

-

1

5

DSE

UTTDSE481

Mechanics of Research Writing and Research Proposal

3

-

1

4

SEC

UTTSEC481

Research Project /Dissertation

-

-

12

12

Total Credits in Semester VIII: 26

Total Credits earned after Year IV: 46

Total Credits earned after Years I, II, III and IV: 190

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based programs offered by the ICFAI University, Meghalaya at Tura & Shillong campuses. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Pass in Class XII (any discipline). Students awaiting final examinations results are also eligible to apply.

Students of Class XII who have not received the original certificates from the Board by July 18, 2024 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria by September 16, 2024 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

Admission Criteria

  • The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview.
  • While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
  • Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

Special Reservation

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Meghalaya in any course of ICFAI University, Meghalaya, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course / discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods

  1. Online Application

    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iumeghalaya.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 300 towards online Registration charges by using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Citibank Card) or Internet banking option using secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned colour photograph along with the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

  2. Fill the Application Form

    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
  • Enclose a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300.

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate.
  • Marksheet of Class XII/Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Migration Certificate
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form given on next page.

The completed Application Form for Admission along with a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300 (drawn in favour of ‘The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c’) may be submitted to:

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Tura Campus

Danakgre, (Near BSF Camp), P O Araimile,

Ph: 9612885981, 8014241976

E-mail: admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Shillong Campus

Phawa Ville, Near Shillong Law College, Dhankheti,

Ph: 0364-2220057, 9485158603, 8794250646

E-mail: admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Fee comprises of Admission Fee and Program Fee.

Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)

Admission Fee of Rs. 6,000 is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced. *Foreign students have to pay an admission fee of Rs. 7,000. The last date for payment of admission fee is July 10, 2024.

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Students have to pay Rs 3,000 as Caution Deposit along with the first installment of Program Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 21, 2024.

Program Fee per semester (Rs.) Total Program Fee (Rs.)
Domicile Non-Domicile International Domicile Non-Domicile International
BTTM (8 semesters) 14,500 20,500 25,200 1,16,000 1,64,000 2,01,600

Domicile: Students from State of Meghalaya. Non-Domicile: Students from States other than Meghalaya.

All payments should be made by way of Challan/Bank Demand Draft drawn on a Scheduled Commercial Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Tura/Shillong, Meghalaya.