Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management | Tribhuvan University

BTTM which stands for Bachelors of Travel and Tourism Management is a 4 year course of Tribhuvan University. The course consists of 126 credit hours and is taught over the period of eight semesters. The course was designed with the purpose of producing first and middle level tourism professionals in the country. There is no doubt that our country is the paradise on earth. Various international journals and magazines have kept Nepal at number one tourist destination. This clearly demonstrates how important this sector is to our country. So, we can easily come to the conclusion that travel and tourism related subjects have huge potential in Nepal. Out of many courses, BTTM comes in the priority of many because it covers wide range of topics that are needed to be a travel and tour professional.

Fee structure of BTTM in Nepal:

The fee structure of BTTM is not that high compared to other courses. The fee structure ranges from NRs. 1, 50,000 to NRs. 2, 50,000. For complete fee information, one can visit the official website of the colleges or can contact the administration.

List of Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management program under Tribhuvan University in Nepal.

Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management | 977-1-4270073, 4270605, kalimati, Kathmandu
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Nepal College of Travel & Tourism Management | 4465930, 4465897, gaushala, Kathmandu
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Public Youth Campus | 977-01-4259141 ,01-4259142, Chhetrapati, Kathmandu
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Valley College Hospitality and Tourism Management | 977 - 01 - 4435188, Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu
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Objectives of Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management

To produce first and middle level management professionals to serve in travel and tour industry, both at the public and private sectors, Tribhuvan University runs BTTM program. The aims of the program are:

BTTM increases an understanding of industry and its operations both theoretically and practically.
Able to understand and appreciate the need and functions of tourism marketing, development planning, measurement and administration.
Handle functions of international tourist service operations including handling, managing and planning tour trek and rafting programs and handling domestic and international air ticketing and reservations.
BTTM comprehend the administration and operation of travel and tourism industry from theoretical and practical perspective.
Gain knowledge towards handling of international tourist service operations along with handling, managing and planning tour trek and rafting programs; and handling domestic and international air ticketing and reservation.
Help students in pursuing their further study in travel and tourism sector.
BTTM develops a very sound personality that match the standard of this industry.

Admission Requirements in Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management

Eligibility requirements:

The candidates willing to apply for BTTM course must fulfill following requirements:
1. He/ She should have successfully completed the intermediate level (10+2) or equivalent with at least second division in any stream or any other equivalent degree from any University/ Board/ Institution recognized by Tribhuvan University (TU).
2. Must have English as a full paper (200 marks) in 10+2 or equivalent.
3. Should follow all the requirements while fulfilling entrance exam form.

Entrance Exam:

Candidates should appear for Central Management Admission Test (CMAT) conducted by Tribhuvan University (TU). The exam consists of four types of question which are Verbal Testing, Logical reasoning, General Knowledge and Quantitative Ability. The students need to score at least 40% marks to be able to pass and be selected for group discussion and interview. After group discussion and interview is taken, the students get chance to be admitted in different college as per the merit list. The merit list is prepared by adding 50% of CMAT, 30% of plus two or equivalent, 10% of group discussion and 10% of interview.

First Semester

: English
: Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism Management
: Tourism Economics(Micro/Macro)
: Principles of Management
: Computer and Information Technology

Second Semester

ENG 203: Business Communication
TTM 336: Travel Service Operations Management �I
TTM 332: Tourism in Nepal
TTM 334: Tourism and Hospitality Accounting
TTM 335: Hospitality Operations and Management

Third Semester

TTM 344: Eco-Tourism
TTM 305: Business Finance
TTM 337: Travel Service Operations Management-II
TTM 338: Air Travel Operations
TTM 340: Language-I(French/Chinese/Spanish)

Fourth Semester

TTM 341: Tourism Marketing
TTM 331: Human Resource Management for Tourism
TTM 342: Language-II(French/Chinese/Spanish
TTM 343: Culture and Social Psychology for Tourism
TTM 344: Destination Development Management
TTM 345: E-Tourism

Fifth Semester

TTM 306: Statistics
TTM: 333: Entrepreneurship in Travel and Tourism
TTM 346: Sustainable Tourism Development
TTM 347: Airlines Ticketing GDS
TTM 348: Tourism geography
TTM 349: Tour Guiding and Escorting Skills

Sixth Semester

: Adventure Tourism
: Tourism Planning and Policies
: Air Cargo Management
: Nepalese Society and Politics
: Event Management (Office Tourism)
: Industrial Attachment(6 month in Travel

Seventh Semester

: agent/Trekking Agency/Airlines)
: Project report

Eighth Semester

: Tourism Legislation
: Strategic Management for Travel and Tourism
: Culture heritage and Religion Tourism
: Elective �I
: Elective �II
: Tourism and Aviation(Elective)
: Tourism for Peace and Progress(Elective)
: Pilgrimage and Religious Tourism(Elective)
: Airlines Operation Management(Elective)
: Visitor Management(Elective)
: Food and Beverage Service(Elective)

Scope and Career Prospects

Once you get the degree of BTTM, you are exposed to wide range of jobs. You can work at governmental or non-governmental jobs, private or public sector, or even you can sit and start your own ventures. Not only this, you can be a teacher or you can pursue your further study after the completion of BTTM in the country or abroad. Some of the jobs you can opt to work after BTTM are as follows: