Master in Travel And Tourism Management | TU

Master of Travel and Tourism Management (MTTM) is a two-year course. This degree is based on the semester system. Altogether, MTTH has been divided into four semesters. This course was designed with the mission of making students well familiar with the knowledge of travel and vacation industry-related operations, packages, managerial functions, and management ideas. This curriculum is designed with the purpose of giving comprehensive knowledge to all interested students as well as to professionals who are already working in this field but lack in-depth knowledge and specialized skills. Practical skills, along with theoretical knowledge, are very essential in the global market. MTTM has been a very demanding degree in modern times. This MTTM degree is provided by Tribhuvan University (T.U.).

In the MTTM degree, there are exactly six specialization areas: airline management, entrepreneurship, international tourism, event and conference management, hotel operation management, product development, and public relations and promotion. In the first and second semesters, all the subjects are the same. However, in the third and fourth semesters, students have the choice of two elective subjects out of six elective subjects in each semester. There is an internship project in the third semester and a final project in the fourth semester, so the graduate will be able to cope with the arising challenges of the travel industry.

Fee structure for MTTH:

The fee for studying this master-level degree at the National College of Travel and Tourism Management (NCTTM) will cost a student around Rs. 3,10,000.

Objectives of Master in Travel And Tourism Management

The main objectives of MTTM degree are listed below:

• To provide advance theoretical knowledge, as having sound knowledge of this degree is very essential in the field of management.
• This course aspires to impart analytical and problem solving skills so as to cope with present and emerging challenges and helps to develop ability to innovate genuine solution for it.
• This course aspires to endow knowledge in students about conducting the empirical and applied research in the field of travel industry and also meet the challenges of this industry.
• This course aims to develop talent in students for taking leadership role and to act in response to concerns of travel industry.

Admission Requirements in Master in Travel And Tourism Management

Eligibility for Admission:

• The students must have to pass Bachelor in Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM)/ Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)/ Bachelor degree in any stream or at least any degree. equivalent to them, from any colleges/ university recognized by Tribhuvan University are eligible for this MTTM degree.
• The interested candidates must have to obtain minimum of second division in Bachelor Degree.

Entrance Exam:

• Students must have to compulsorily appear in the entrance exam conducted by Tribhuvan University.
• The entrance exam is based on the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) format.
• The merit list is published after couple of weeks of the exam.
• For detail information related to entrance, interested candidate should contact the college administration and can visit personally at the college as well.

Career and Scope

MTTM is a very broad field with a high scope, and its potential to provide jobs to new graduates is even higher. The job prospects for graduates are open in both the private and public sectors. There are various departments of government that are working in the field of travel and tourism. The graduates can work in airline companies, travel agencies, tour operators, hotels and restaurants, and many other corporate houses working in the field of the travel industry. The graduates can work in the research field, researching various topics related to travel and the tourism industry. Also, the graduates can work in colleges, schools, and universities that provide MTTH degrees. The graduates can work as a travel manager, holiday representative, travel officer, supervisor, information center manager, event organizer, customer service manager, marketing manager, etc. Also, the graduates have good opportunities to go abroad through this degree. So, this degree exposes students to a wide range of careers, and students can choose any field that satisfies them the most.