• Introduction of Interdisciplinary Approach to Education

• In the 1st and 2nd semester, through Generic Elective Courses (GE), students are introduced to the spirit of interdisciplinarity and provided with an opportunity to create avenues to forge strong networks across various disciplines.

• These courses have been specifically designed for the students of first-year undergraduate programmes of the School of Business and Management. The courses also enhance students' critical skills and address questions that are pertinent in the contemporary world. The courses have been designed under two main themes: 

• Globalisation, Society and the World

• Technology and Life

• Interdisciplinary Conference - 'Synthesize'

• School of Business and Management organised an International Interdisciplinary Conference, with the broad theme - the Philosophy of Interdisciplinary Research. Students from different programmes organised specific panel discussions on various sub-themes within the conference's scope.

• Evaluation of Holistic Education and Development (HED)

• The HED course evaluation was changed from the 'End-Semester Online Test (MCQs)' to ‘Module-Wise Continuous Evaluation’. The evaluation was done based on the activities taken up in class with predefined rubrics, and the scores were tabulated in a score sheet. The cumulative score sheet was prepared at the end of the semester to determine the final score / grade. 

Admission FAQs 

What is the scope of the course?

Tourism is one of the industries that have a lot of scope in a developing country like India. With various government initiatives introduced to promote tourism, the country attracts visitors worldwide, primarily through different cities and cultural aspects. This, in turn, has led to an increase in employment opportunities within the industry.

What are the career prospects of the course?

Students looking to pursue their career in the industry can choose to work for travel agencies, government tourism departments, tour operations, immigration and customs services, airlines, hotels, and resorts.

What is the average salary of students when they start working after graduation?

BBA Tourism and Travel Management undergraduate's average annual salary is around Rs. 2,00,000 - Rs. 10,00,000 but this can fluctuate based on the company, working experience, and other external factors.

What are some of the common job profiles within the industry?

The tourism/hospitality industry offers exciting job profiles such as travel consultant, tour operator, ticketing staff, entrepreneur, customer service manager, tourism marketer, and much more.

What are the recent advancements in the industry?

The travel and tourism industry has been transformed by technology. From online reservations to customer communication, the introduction of technology trends to the tourism sector has changed travellers' expectations and helped businesses provide their guests with a more immersive experience.

What is the difference between tourism and hospitality courses?

The hospitality industry is a sub-sector of the tourism and travel industry. These industries are highly interdependent and similar because they are both large service industries and increasingly important in the modern age.

Are the career options limited to the tourism and travel industry?

Apart from studying tourism and hospitality subjects, the curriculum also involves general business subjects related to marketing, finance, human resource management, e-commerce etc. The students also get to opt for a specialisation in their final year, providing them with intensive industry knowledge which would help them to embark on career opportunities in other fields.

Do the students get to travel by joining the course?

Yes, the students are taken for outbound and educational trips to familiarise them with how the industry works. The students are encouraged to plan their itineraries, create budget plans and propose it to the faculty members. It creates an opportunity for students to gain practical knowledge while visiting new and exciting destinations.

Are there any foreign exchange programmes available for the students?

Yes, the students can opt for a transfer in the third year and graduate from a foreign university (Sheffield Hallam University, UK), under the credit transfer programme.

Does the department provide support to students for placement?

Yes, the University has an inbuilt placement cell that helps students secure a job.  

What is the teaching methodology for the MTTM program?

"The department has an interdisciplinary method inorder to help their students meet the industry standards. The courses also enhance students' critical skills and address questions that are pertinent in the contemporary world. The courses have been designed under two main themes: 

a) Globalisation, Society and the World

b) Technology and Life

What is the duration for the internship?

The MTTM program has 2 forms of internship which are as follows: 

• a) Students of MTTM are required to complete a summer internship of 45 days after their 2nd semester. The internship must be selected based on their area of iterest i tourism idustry. The students are also required to maintain a report of their working experience and appear for the internship viva. 

• b) Live Project

Live Project is an initiative taken up to provide practical learning experience as a part of the Post Graduate, Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM),  programme at CHRIST (Deemed to be University). This is in addition to the mandatory summer internship. The initiative has been included as an important part of the learning pedagogy of the Postgraduate course as it would provide students with an opportunity to convert their academic learning into practical knowledge. It would provide students with Industry experience where they would work under the able guidance of professionals in addition to theoretical knowledge acquired in classrooms.  "

What is the duration of the MTTM Program?

The MTTM program is of 2 years duration, consisiting of 4 semesters in total.

How many credits does the student obtain at the end of the program?

The program offers 83 credits at the end of the program.

Does the student get the opportunity to network with Industry professionals?

Yes, the department host various events and sessions on regular basis to help students interact with industry experts from India and abroad. 

What is a Dissertation?

The dissertation is a research project completed as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in final year in the university.

What are some of the core papers that students learn during this program?

"Some of the core paper in the program are:

1) Principles, Policies and Practices of Tourism

2) Tourism Management Information System

3) Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism

4) Customer Relationship Management in Tourism-Hospitality"

Are there any electives to choose from in the programme?

"The students can choose from a pair of electives in fourth semester. The electives are:

Elective 1:

a) International Air Ticketing

b) Airline and Cargo Management

Elective 2:

a) Meetings, Conventions and Expositions Management

b) Hotel Operations and Management"

What is the minimum attendance percentage required for students to attempt exam?

The minimum attendance requirement for students is 85% to attempt their Semester exams. 

Does the department provide support to students for placement?

Yes, the University has an inbuilt placement cell that helps students secure a job.  

What is the teaching methodology for the MTTM program?

"The department has an interdisciplinary method inorder to help their students meet the industry standards. The courses also enhance students' critical skills and address questions that are pertinent in the contemporary world. The courses have been designed under two main themes: 

a) Globalisation, Society and the World

b) Technology and Life

What is the duration for the internship?

The MTTM program has 2 forms of internship which are as follows: 

• a) Students of MTTM are required to complete a summer internship of 45 days after their 2nd semester. The internship must be selected based on their area of iterest i tourism idustry. The students are also required to maintain a report of their working experience and appear for the internship viva. 

• b) Live Project

Live Project is an initiative taken up to provide practical learning experience as a part of the Post Graduate, Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM),  programme at CHRIST (Deemed to be University). This is in addition to the mandatory summer internship. The initiative has been included as an important part of the learning pedagogy of the Postgraduate course as it would provide students with an opportunity to convert their academic learning into practical knowledge. It would provide students with Industry experience where they would work under the able guidance of professionals in addition to theoretical knowledge acquired in classrooms.  "

What is the duration of the MTTM Program?

The MTTM program is of 2 years duration, consisiting of 4 semesters in total.

How many credits does the student obtain at the end of the program?

The program offers 83 credits at the end of the program.

Does the student get the opportunity to network with Industry professionals?

Yes, the department host various events and sessions on regular basis to help students interact with industry experts from India and abroad. 

What is a Dissertation?

The dissertation is a research project completed as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in final year in the university.

What are some of the core papers that students learn during this program?

"Some of the core paper in the program are:

1) Principles, Policies and Practices of Tourism

2) Tourism Management Information System

3) Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism

4) Customer Relationship Management in Tourism-Hospitality"

Are there any electives to choose from in the programme?

"The students can choose from a pair of electives in fourth semester. The electives are:

Elective 1:

a) International Air Ticketing

b) Airline and Cargo Management

Elective 2:

a) Meetings, Conventions and Expositions Management

b) Hotel Operations and Management"

What are the different events organised by the department?

"Some of the events hosted by MTTM are as follows: 

a) Milan: Milan is organised by second-year MTTM students for their juniors. It creates a platform for the freshers to exhibit their talents, interact with their seniors and build a bond with them, which goes a long way in organizing other Departmental events. 

b) Exodus: Exodus is a national level fest organised by students of Master of Tourism and Travel Management. 

c) OnTrack: OnTrack is the Sports Tournament that involves the Travel and Hospitality Industry professionals to come aboard the campus grounds and relive their college days by participating in the students' various sports events.

d) Jharoka: Jharokha is an event organised by the first year MTTM students, which brings together the Tourism Department's alumni.

e) Travelite: Travelitez is India's first hospitality quiz conducted in conjunction with Exodus. "

Are there any clubs or associations specifically for this program?

"The association that help nurture the students of MTTM are as follows: 

a) IATA / UFTAA: CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is an Authorized Training Center (ATC) to offer IATA / UFTAA Foundation Level I and Consultant Level II programmes.

b) PATA: Pacific Asia Travel Association is a not-for-profit membership-based association that acts as a catalyst for responsible travel and tourism development to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. 

c)India Tourism, Ministry of Tourism: A branch of the Government of India, is the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules, regulations and laws relating to the development and promotion of tourism in India."

Are there any trips or trainings organised for the students?

"Yes, there are various trips organised for the students of the MTTM program, which are categorised as follows: 

a) Outbound Training: The outbound training programme is organised for the students to encourage their spirit of adventure and teamwork.

b) National Tour: The objective of conducting the national tour is to allow the students to experience a particular destination's regional culture and lifestyle.

c) International Tour: The international tour's objective is to allow the students to fly to an international destination, gain knowledge on immigration, passport and visa procedures."

What are the different events organised by the department?

"Some of the events hosted by MTTM are as follows: 

a) Milan: Milan is organised by second-year MTTM students for their juniors. It creates a platform for the freshers to exhibit their talents, interact with their seniors and build a bond with them, which goes a long way in organizing other Departmental events. 

b) Exodus: Exodus is a national level fest organised by students of Master of Tourism and Travel Management. 

c) OnTrack: OnTrack is the Sports Tournament that involves the Travel and Hospitality Industry professionals to come aboard the campus grounds and relive their college days by participating in the students' various sports events.

d) Jharoka: Jharokha is an event organised by the first year MTTM students, which brings together the Tourism Department's alumni.

e) Travelite: Travelitez is India's first hospitality quiz conducted in conjunction with Exodus. "

Are there any clubs or associations specifically for this program?

"The association that help nurture the students of MTTM are as follows: 

a) IATA / UFTAA: CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is an Authorized Training Center (ATC) to offer IATA / UFTAA Foundation Level I and Consultant Level II programmes.

b) PATA: Pacific Asia Travel Association is a not-for-profit membership-based association that acts as a catalyst for responsible travel and tourism development to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. 

c)India Tourism, Ministry of Tourism: A branch of the Government of India, is the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules, regulations and laws relating to the development and promotion of tourism in India."