Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Most of the major economies of the world are dependent on Tourism and Allied Sectors for their growth and development. Tourism is also one of the most important and reliable sectors for employment generation all throughout the world. The importance of Tourism lies in the fact that different courses on tourism has been introduced in various educational institutions in India. One of such courses is Tourism and Travel Management (TTM) introduced in Under Graduate Course Curriculum. TTM as a subject is having major emphasis on getting theoretical knowledge of the subject along with field practicals followed by the Reports, essential for the proper understanding and overall development of the learners. One of the major outcomes of the course is to properly understand the whole concept and phenomenon of tourism and to prepare the students to face the challenges of the industry in the contemporary world.
B.A. ( Tourism ) | Total |
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1st Year | 28 |
2nd Year | 30 |
3rd Year | 21 |
Class | Course | Course Code | Course Outcome |
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B.A. 1st Year | Introduction of Travel and Tourism Management | TTMC101 (DSC-1 A) |
1. The most important outcome is the introduction of Travel and Tourism among the learners and to get the knowledge and understanding of the overall phenomena of Travel and Tourism, by defining, understanding meaning, concept and historical developments and introducing various types and forms of Tourism. 2. To understand the meaning and typologies of Tourist, definitions and meaning of Traveller, Excursionist, Visitor and Transient. As the tourism is highly seasonal activity so it is very essential to understand the concept of Demand and Supply in Tourism and the factors affecting the same. 3. One of the major outcomes is getting proper understanding of Tourism Product as product is essential part of any industry. The emphasis is on defining various features of Tourism Product, its characteristics and its different types and also showcasing the major differences between tourism products and other products. 4. Nature, Tourism and Geography has a great influence on each other. So it is very essential for the learners to understand the relationship among Nature, Tourism and geographical surroundings by getting knowledge of the Natural Tourism Resources of India including the Great Mountain Ranges of India along with understanding the geographical features of India. To get the idea of major tourism destinations of the world by understanding the lines of Latitude and Longitude, Various IATA country and city codes of the world and focusing on the practical aspect of the subject by practicing the world map. |
B.A. 1st Year | Tourism Resources of India | TTMC102(DSC-1B) |
1. Besides understanding the idea behind the product, it is very important to know about the resources from which the products are attained. To understand tourism resource the focus of the course is laid upon knowing the wildlife Tourism in India including The Biosphere Reserves, The National Parks, and Wildlife Sanctuaries of India. The emphasis is also laid on Desert Tourism including Desert Triangle of India. 2. Religion plays a very important role in framing life and culture of the people of India. Religion also has a major influence on Tourism of India. So it is very essential to develop understanding of the major religious circuits of India including the Very Famous Char Dham Yatra of India along with Chhota Char Dham of Uttarakhand. 3. India has a vast and very rich cultural heritage. In order to get a glimpse of Great heritage of India the course showcases the study of UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India. Besides it also provides a better understanding of the major Fairs and Festivals of India and develops the sense of understanding the richness and diversity of Great Indian Heritage. 4. The Course also develop the taste of understanding various Cuisines of India which again have influences from different regions of India and the world. There is also a focus on practical aspect by practicing cuisine map of India |
BA 2ND Year | Travel Agency and Tour Operation | TTMC201(DSC- 1C) |
1. The Travel Agency Business is one of the Professional and Profitable Businesses of the Contemporary World. So there is a great emphasis of the course on defining and understanding the Travel Agency meaning, functions and Types. The Course also gives an idea of the leading Travel Agencies and Tour Operators of India. 2. The learner is able to understand and define the concept of Tour Operator, its various types and the major point of differences between Tour Operator and Travel Agency. 3. One of the most important functions performed by Travel Agency is to prepare a Travel Itinerary. The primary focus is on understanding the itinerary and defining its types. The most important outcome studying the itinerary is to prepare an itinerary by oneself and also to perform costing of the same. 4. The course also showcases the linkages of Travel Agency with various other sectors of the country. |
BA 2ND Year | Tourism Marketing | TTMC202 (SEC-1) |
1. The major emphasis is laid on the understanding the concept of Product, Production, Marketing and Selling along with understanding the various principles of marketing. 2. The understanding of the Concept of Marketing Mix as a combination of 7 Ps has a great emphasis in getting the basic idea behind Marketing. The learner also develops a sense of getting in touch with Marketing Information System. 3. The course helps to understand the concept of Promotion Mix in Tourism Marketing and also getting to know how important is communication and leadership skills in Marketing. 4. The course defines the role of Tourism associations in promotion of Tourism with special reference to the efforts of Govt. of India and Himachal Tourism. 5. The course also develops the sense of understanding as to how important is the role of Marketing in Expansion of Indian Tourism Industry. |
BA 2ND Year | Tourism Organizations and Associations | TTMC204 (DSC-1D) |
1. Understanding of various Tourism Organizations and Associations of India and the World. Special emphasis is paid on the role of Ministry of Tourism Govt. of India in developing tourism business and infrastructure in India. 2. Major focus is laid to understand the role of ITDC (India Tourism Development Corporation) and HPTDC (Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation) and their respective role and functions in developing Tourism in the Country and the State. 3. To get the knowledge of the IATA airport and city codes of Asian region and to understand the role of PATA, SAARC and MICE Tourism in Asian Region. 4. The focus is to understand the role of mountaineering institutes in development of Adventure Tourism business in India covering major Mountaineering Institutes of India such as ABVIMAS, NIM, HMI and IMF. |
BA 2ND Year | Field Tour | TTMC 205 (SEC-2) |
In order to give the practical exposure of the subject to the students an Educational Tour/Field Tour not less than 10 days is organized for the students for better understanding of Tourism and Allied Sectors. The major outcome of the course is to gain knowledge and understanding and experience the practical aspects of the study for which a presentation and report to be submitted. |
BA 3rd Year | Tourism Guiding/Escort Services | TTMC 301 (DSE -1A) |
1. Guiding and Escorting is an essential part of a Travel and Tourism Industry. There is always a great demand of Professional Guide and Escorts by the Tourists and Travellers.So in order to get professional a proper knowledge of understanding the roles, skills and responsibilities of Guides and Escorts and registration process of the same has been inherited in the course curriculum. 2. There is a great scope of adventure and allied activities in Tourism. Specialization in adventure activities can lead to great success in Adventure tourism business. The course has laid a great emphasis on learning and understanding of various adventure types. 3. While studying the international tourism the most important aspect is the study of documentation important for travelling such as Passport and VISA. The course emphasizes on the study of Various passports and its types and different types of VISA along with Travel Insurance Covers. |
BA 3rd Year | Transport Service in Tourism | TTMC303 (SEC – 3) |
1. Tourism without transport is not possible so it is very essential to study the transportation sector while studying Tourism. The course introduces the Transportation industry to the learners and defines the modes of transportation in detail (Air, Water and Surface Transportation). 2. The purpose is to get the better understanding of
-: Air transport including roel of Air Transport in developing Tourism, Air Carriers (Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Services), Private Air Carriers, LCC and its benefits and also the process of bookings and cancellations of Airline Seat. |
BA 3rd Year | Tourism Impacts | TTMC 305 (Generic Elective -1) |
1. In the Generic Elective course for pupils of different disciplines of study, the course generates a sense of awareness about the impacts of Tourism on Society its Culture, Economy and Most importantly on the Environment. 2. The major emphasis of the study is to understand the Positive and Negative impacts of tourism. 3. After studying the course, one is able to clearly define and understand how to reduce the negative impacts and to increase the positive impacts of tourism for achieving the sustainable development of society its culture, economy and environment. 4. The course also develops understanding of some major concepts influencing Tourism Impacts e.g. Case study of Shimla, Dharamshala and Manali, Carrying Capacity meaning and its types, Pro Poor Tourism, Role of Community Participation on enhancing positive Tourism Impacts and reducing negative Impacts and most importantly it also develops the understanding of the major challenges of 21st century related to environment focusing on Climate Change and Global Warming.
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BA 3rd Year | Leadership Development Program | TTMC 306 (DSE- 2A) |
1. The students will be required to go on a Leadership Development camp/Program for not more than one week to any adventure-based destination of the country. The main purpose of the course is to develop and inculcate among pupils the qualities of a good learning by performing different adventure activities like Camping, Trekking, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, River Crossing etc. The program is followed by Presentation and Report Submission. The major outcome of the course is to develop a sense of understanding, sharing, team building, building confidence, discipline, enhancing positive behavioral changes among the students to prepare them to face, cope and overcome the challenges of the society and be the leaders of the new world. |
BA 3rd Year | Hotel and Resort Management | TTMC 308 (SEC-4) |
1. Besides Transportation sector, Accommodation sector is also one of the basic elements of Tourism Product. Therefore it is very essential to study the accommodation sector to get the better understanding of Tourism. The course develops the basic understanding of accommodation sector by describing history and types of accommodation. 2. The course showcases the difference between Hotel, Motel, and Resort along with Classification and Categorization of Hotels in India. 3. The major emphasis is laid on understanding the essential services of an international hotel along with roles and functions performed by the various departments of the hotel i.e., Front Office, House Keeping, Food and Beverage, Marketing and Sales departments of Hotels. 4. The study of different departments is also followed by the case study of Major Hotels operating in India and abroad. (Welcome Heritage and Taj Group of Hotels etc.) |
BA 3rd Year | Project Work | TTMC 310 (Generic Elective -2) |
There will be a project showcasing-: Culture/Heritage/Adventure/ Cuisine/Pilgrimage of Himachal Pradesh/India followed by Presentation and Report Submission. The main objective of the course is to create awareness about the vast and rich cultural heritage of India and to get the better understanding of report writing and presenting the same |