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.
bttm Syllabus - TUTribhuvan 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 | English | 3 hrs | ENG 101 |
| 1 | Hospitality Operations and Management | 3 hrs | TTM 103 |
| 1 | Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 101 |
| 1 | Principles of Management | 3 hrs | MGT 101 |
| 1 | Computer and Information Technology | 3 hrs | ICT 101 |
| 2 | Airlines Ticketing and Fare Construction | 3 hrs | TTM 153 |
| 2 | Travel Service Operations Management –I | 3 hrs | TTM 152 |
| 2 | Tourism in Nepal | 3 hrs | TTM 151 |
| 2 | Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management | 3 hrs | MGT 151 |
| 2 | English II | 3 hrs | ENG 151 |
| 3 | Cost and Management Accountancy | 3 hrs | ACC 201 |
| 3 | Tourism Marketing | 3 hrs | TTM 202 |
| 3 | Global Distribution System and E-ticketing | 3 hrs | TTM 204 |
| 3 | Travel Service Operations and Management II | 3 hrs | TTM 205 |
| 3 | Language-I(French/Chinese) | 3 hrs | TTM 203 |
| 4 | Nepalese Society and Politics | 3 hrs | SOC 251 |
| 4 | Financial Management | 3 hrs | FIN 251 |
| 4 | Language-II(French/Chinese) | 3 hrs | TTM 251 |
| 4 | Tour Guiding and Interpretation | 3 hrs | TTM 252 |
| 4 | Tourism Destination Development and Management | 3 hrs | TTM 253 |
| 4 | Electronic Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 254 |
| 5 | Statistics | 3 hrs | STT 301 |
| 5 | Entrepreneurship | 3 hrs | MGT 301 |
| 5 | Air Cargo Management | 3 hrs | TTM 301 |
| 5 | Tourism Economics | 3 hrs | TTM 302 |
| 5 | Tourism geography | 3 hrs | TTM 303 |
| 6 | Strategic Management | 3 hrs | MGT 351 |
| 6 | Research Methodology and Research project | 3 hrs | RCH 351 |
| 6 | Eco-Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 351 |
| 6 | Tourism Planning and Policies | 3 hrs | TTM 352 |
| 6 | MICE Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 353 |
| 7 | Sustainable Tourism Development | 3 hrs | TTM 401 |
| 7 | Cultural Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 402 |
| 7 | Tourism Legislation | 3 hrs | TTM 403 |
| 7 | Elective-I (Anyone) | 3 hrs | N/A |
| 8 | Tourism Legislation | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Strategic Management for Travel and Tourism | 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 | Tourism and Aviation(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Tourism for Peace and Progress(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Pilgrimage and Religious Tourism(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Airlines Operation Management(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Visitor Management(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | Food and Beverage Service(Elective) | N/A | N/A |
| 1 | Values and Spirituality in Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 102 |
| 2 | Financial Accounting | 3 hrs | ACC 151 |
| 3 | Adventure Tourism | 3 hrs | TTM 201 |