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Post Graduate Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management is a one-year diploma course that intends to deliver the concepts of tourism and travel management with a systematic and charismatic approach. The learners can gain exposure to the hospitality sector through theoretical classes and practical experiences.

Eligibility

The only eligibility criteria needed to pursue this pg diploma in travel and tourism course is to have a relevant bachelor’s degree in any stream or equivalent qualification. An entrance exam will be conducted, which is a crucial requirement for getting admission. The exam percentile is expected to be at least 50% in your bachelor’s degree, which is vital for the admissions process. The top essential entrance exams include MAT, CAT, CMAT, etc. You will get immense opportunities in the tourism industry, which is closely interconnected with several global hospitality sectors. The primary eligibility criteria that need to be taken care of are:

Students who wish to pursue pg diploma in tourism management from a reputed institution must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any recognized institute.

The minimum score should be 50% in your Bachelor’s degree to be able to apply for this post graduate diploma in tourism management.

Post this; you must attend an entrance exam for this course and score well to be eligible to get into the institute.

The above criteria can also vary depending on the institutes.

Admissions

The process of admission for this course differs from institute to institute. The most basic eligibility of this course is graduation in any stream with a minimum of 50% from a recognized institute. You can provide direct admission based on the marks in Bachelor’s degree; the reputed institutes prefer giving admissions based on the entrance exam and then you can pay travel and tourism course fees. Before taking the exam, ensure that you are well prepared. You can prepare yourself by taking multiple mock tests before the exams to get used to the exam syllabus and practice optimum time management.

Duration: 1 year

Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management

 Post Graduate Travel and Tourism Management Diploma is considered a 1–2-year programme. This program tends to last for around 2-4 semesters, including professional industrial training in 2-4 semesters. Travel and tourism management is the study of assisting tourists, hotel management, tour management, etc. Tourism has been growing tremendously, and the job opportunity in this industry is increasing due to the country’s developing infrastructure, which plants a sense of cultural exchange between tourists and the native people. The number of jobs created by tourism and travel management is very significant in different areas.   

Postgraduate diploma in tourism management by Nagindas Khandwala college, in association with LivGlobal institute, is among the best travel and tourism courses in Mumbai and a brilliant programme designed to prepare you for all the challenges of the tourism and travel industry. There are ample job opportunities in this industry with various job roles that fascinate all travel enthusiasts to make their passion an active career! 

LEARNING & TEACHING

We are entailed with state of the art teaching methods to outgrow the industry limitations and strengthen tourism concepts into the minds of learners. The learners would be encouraged to be part of creative presentations, internships, in-house events,  knowledge workshops, industry seminars, paper presentations in international and national workshops, critical thinking through case studies, YouTube broadcasting, blog creation and practical training.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

SEM – 1

SUBJECTS

• Principles and Practices of Tourism
• Global Tourism Geography
• Tourism & Transport
• Travel Documentation
• Itinerary Preparation and Tour Packaging
• Tourism Products

SEM – 2

SUBJECTS

• Airfare & Ticketing
• Travel Agency and Tour operations
• Special Interest Tourism
• Tourism & Technology
• Destination Development & Marketing
• Practical Training & Presentation

EMPLOYABILITY & CAREERS

The learners can grab lucrative opportunities in tourism, transport, hospitality, airlines and cruise sectors. They could get employed as/into:

• Tour consultant
• Airport ground operations
• Reservation and Ticketing executive
• Concierge
• Marketing and PR
• Event Planners
• Transport officer
• Entrepreneur in the Tourism sector
• Travel Blogger
• Cruise staff
• Reservation and Ticketing executive
• Front office staff

FAQs

What is taught in the PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism course?

The primary subjects in this pg diploma in travel and tourism course include Tourism Policy and Law, Management, Tourism Marketing, Travel Agency Training, Training and Tour Guiding Skills, HR Management, Air Ticketing, Office Management, Public Relations, Tour Operations, and much more.

What are the job opportunities after completing a pg diploma in tourism management?

After completing a post graduate diploma in tourism management., you can pursue a career as Tour Manager, Operations Manager, Tour Consultant, Transport Officer, Marketing and PR Executive, Reservation and Ticketing Executive, and Hotel Manager.

Does the course require math & science knowledge?

You can pursue this course without knowing any Maths and Science knowledge.

Which skills are most important for a career in tourism?

The essential skills required for a career in tourism are customer service, communication, adaptability and flexibility, language skills, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and enthusiasm.

Can I work abroad after completing my postgraduate diploma in tourism management?

Yes, you can work abroad by opting for paid internships, working for one year in a five-star hotel or cruise liner, gaining experience in India after reaching a good position in hotels, and then you can move abroad to a higher-level land job.