Bachelor in Travel and tourism is a four years Undergraduate program that provides education and knowledgeable human resource for travel and tourism sector. Tribhuvan University, Lumbini Buddhist University and Mid-Western University run this program in Nepal.
TU designed curriculum for students to enter hospitality industry as middle Management level employees and serve the travel and tourism sector. BTTM syllabus of Lumbini Buddhist University sheds more focus on international tourism service operations including handling, Managing , implementing and sustaining tourism Management policies. BTTM syallabus of Mid Western University focuses on wide variety of services provided by the current travel and tourism industry for developing knowledge and skils functional in those areas.
Tribhuvan University (TU) offers a BTTM course through its Faculty of Management (FoM). It is a 4-year undergraduate program with a total of 8 semesters.
The total number of credit hours for the BTTM course that any student has to complete to get the degree is 126 hours. The program's curriculum is made up of four separate course components which are listed in the table below:
| Components | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| The compulsory courses | 39 |
| The core courses | 72 |
| The elective courses (Anyone) | 3 |
| Industrial attachment and placement | 12 |
TU FoM updated the BTTM syllabus for the 2023 intake.
Key Points for Students:
Here are a few key points that the student might find beneficial:
- They are entitled to both the credit transfer and withdrawal. They have to contact the concerned administration if they choose to do so.
- Students should have a minimum of 80% attendance in both practical and theoretical classes to attend the end-semester examination.
- Students must also have at least 80% attendance during Industrial Exposure in the eighth semester.
- If students are unable to pass the end-semester examination in one or more subjects they can appear for the chance examination.
The grading system is as follows:
| Letter Grade | CGPA | Marks Obtained in Percent | Division/Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 3.70-3.99 | 90-100 | Distinction |
| A- | 3.30-3.69 | 80-89.9 | Very Good |
| B+ | 3.30-3.69 | 70-79.9 | First Division |
| B | 3.00-3.29 | 60-69.9 | Second Division |
| B- | 2.70-2.99 | 50-59.9 | Pass in Individual Subject |
| F | Below 2.70 | Below 50 | Fail |
| Semester | Subject | Credit Hour | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Technology | 3 hrs | ICT 101 |
| 1 | English | 3 hrs | ENG 101 |
| 1 | Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 101 |
| 1 | Hospitality Operations and Management | 3 hrs | TTM 103 |
| 1 | Principles of Management | 3 hrs | MGT 101 |
| 1 | Values and Spirituality in Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 102 |
| 2 | Airlines Ticketing and Fare Construction | 3 hrs | TTM 153 |
| 2 | English II | 3 hrs | ENG 151 |
| 2 | Financial Accounting | 3 hrs | ACC 151 |
| 2 | Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management | 3 hrs | MGT 151 |
| 2 | Tourism in Nepal | 3 hrs | TTM 151 |
| 2 | Travel Service Operations Management I | 3 hrs | TTM 152 |
| 3 | Adventure Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 201 |
| 3 | Cost and Management Accountancy | 3 hrs | ACC 201 |
| 3 | Global Distribution System and E-ticketing | 3 hrs | TTM 204 |
| 3 | Language-I(French/Chinese) | 3 hrs | TTM 203 |
| 3 | Tourism Marketing | 3 hrs | TTM 202 |
| 3 | Travel Service Operations and Management II | 3 hrs | TTM 205 |
| 4 | Electronic Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 254 |
| 4 | Financial Management | 3 hrs | FIN 251 |
| 4 | Language-II(French/Chinese) | 3 hrs | TTM 251 |
| 4 | Nepalese Society and Politics | 3 hrs | SOC 251 |
| 4 | Tour Guiding and Interpretation | 3 hrs | TTM 252 |
| 4 | Tourism Destination Development and Management | 3 hrs | TTM 253 |
| 5 | Air Cargo Management | 3 hrs | TTM 301 |
| 5 | Entrepreneurship | 3 hrs | MGT 301 |
| 5 | Statistics | 3 hrs | STT 301 |
| 5 | Tourism Economics | 3 hrs | TTM 302 |
| 5 | Tourism geography | 3 hrs | TTM 303 |
| 6 | Eco-Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 351 |
| 6 | MICE Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 353 |
| 6 | Research Methodology and Research project | 3 hrs | RCH 351 |
| 6 | Strategic Management | 3 hrs | MGT 351 |
| 6 | Tourism Planning and Policies | 3 hrs | TTM 352 |
| 7 | Cultural Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 402 |
| 7 | Elective-I (Anyone) | 3 hrs | N/A |
| 7 | Sustainable Tourism Development | 3 hrs | TTM 401 |
| 7 | Tourism Legislation | 3 hrs | TTM 403 |
| 8 | Airlines Operation Management(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Culture heritage and Religion Tourism | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Elective I | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Elective II | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Food and Beverage Service(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Pilgrimage and Religious Tourism(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Strategic Management for Travel and Tourism | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Tourism and Aviation(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Tourism for Peace and Progress(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Tourism Legislation | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Visitor Management(Elective) | N/A | N/A |