Tourism

About the Course

Today, it is evident how the travel and tourism sector is gaining importance and recognition. Furthermore, the unprecedented advancement in this field encouraged millions of students to take up tourism as their preferred discipline. However, the growing industry requires a specific set of skills for a flourishing career. 

One can join the undergraduate or postgraduate level of the Tourism Course. Moreover, some diploma certifications are also there to ensure suitable job placements irrespective of the academic background. The professionals in this industry should be competent enough to communicate effectively with the customers. Therefore, the tourism courses are the best to learn soft skills, gather confidence, and tackle any complicated situation. 

General Entry Requirement

Multiple colleges and universities offer courses in Tourism and Traveling to ensure a great career ahead. Distant learning is also available now, with the facility to attend classes from your comfort zone. Therefore, if you are enrolling in a foreign university, going to that country physically is not mandatory. This option became more popular during the COVID-19 scenario. 

The criteria to join different courses in Tourism are varied according to the universities. Furthermore, the eligibility also differs due to the course level in which you are enrolling. Thus, here we give a brief overview of the general criteria in most of the institutions for undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programs. 

• For Bachelor Degree: The applicant must pass the 12th standard examination with a minimum of 50% to 60% marks from any recognized institute.

• For Master Degree: The candidate must possess a qualifying certificate of passing the graduation level with at least 45% marks from a recognized university. 

• For Diploma Programs: Obtaining at least 50% marks is essential in the undergraduate program to join a diploma or certification program from a reputed institute. 

• Candidates with proficiency in one or more foreign languages generally get more preference in the admission process. 

• An adequately framed portfolio is the primary factor in convincing the authorities about your competence to join the course. 

• Along with the CV, an SOP is also one of the major requirements. 

• The applicant should also present a Letter of Recommendation for a smooth admission procedure. 

What courses are available?

The choices among the various courses related to Tourism are many. It is one of the parts of Hospitality Management. Hence, specializing in any one of the areas will provide more job opportunities to the students after completing the courses. 

A brief explanation of a few courses is here;-

Bachelor of Tourism AdministrationThis course will teach the basics of learning computers for effective applications in keeping records of the customers. Furthermore, various projects will be to understand the tourism sector and its role in the real world. The undergraduate course will provide in-depth knowledge about hotel operations, tourism promotion, and travel agency operations. 

• Airfares and Ticketing

The aviation industry is an inseparable part of tourism management. Thus, the students studying this course will get sufficient knowledge about the aviation industry, rules of the airport, the system of ticketing in various countries, the terminology related to the aviation industry, ticketing and airfares. 

• Certificate Course in Travel and Tourism

Besides the Bachelor's degree, a specially designed Certificate Course is also there to provide the principles and practices of Tourism Management. Furthermore, foreign languages are also a part of this course which helps in the hospitality sector. 

• Cruise Line Operations and Management

For this course, a student will learn about the cruise geography, the foundation of the cruise line industry, Food operations and the related procedures, the Suitable Menu to be served, and the aspects of Food Safety. 

The list of courses does not end here. Several other options are still present, and the students can select after analyzing the varied courses' features. 

Personal Statement (SOP Requirement)

A Personal Statement is essential to ensure that you get easy admission to any of the foreign institutes. It must reflect your passion for the course and the selection of the concerned country. Along with the academic qualifications, an SOP must contain a commitment to studying the course. 

The critical points that must be present in this statement are;-

1. The academic skills before joining the institute

2. Reasons for selecting Tourism Course as your preferred subject for higher education

3. Causes for considering the Tourism industry for building the dream career

4. Description of the ambition and passion for being a part of the tourism and hospitality sector

5. Why choose the concerned country for studying the course in the place of the home country?

6. Expectations from the course and potential opportunities after completing it.