Tourism education is gaining popularity in the major parts of India. One of the most tourism courses is Masters in Tourism program. It’s a one or two year full-time program and approved by The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The requirement for joining this course is completion of the graduation course with minimum 50% marks. This course requires adequate control over multiple languages. More importantly, good knowledge over any foreign language holds more value. Tourism industry requires candidates with good personality, communication skills, and command over presentation, people handling capabilities, ability to organize things etc. the course curriculum teaches various aspects of travel to students.
Many states in India offer Masters in Tourism program. Once the course is completed, students get multiple job opportunities in tourism industry. The jobs could be as tour operators, travel and hotels representatives and in various others government services.
Many Institutes in India offer Masters in Tourism program;
Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism, National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management in Andhra Pradesh, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Himachal Pradesh University Institute of Vocational Studies, College of Vocational Studies University of Delhi, Institute of Tourism & Future Management in Chandigarh, Tezpur University in Assam, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Kurukshetra University in Haryana, Kuoni Academy of Travel, College of Hospitality and Tourism, Gurgaon, Haryana, Awadesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, M.P and Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism, Agra.
