Programme name :
M.Sc Resource Management (Tourism & Hospitality Management)
Year of Establishment : December 2020
Programme Description :
This programme will equip you with a blend of tourism and hospitality theory, operational skills and give hands on practical knowledge. There is an opportunity to study the related areas of tourism and hospitality including some management related subjects within a single programme to ensure you have the exposure to become confident and efficient personnel or a skillful entrepreneur in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Eligibility criteria for MSc in RM (THM) :
Students seeking admission for MSc must be a Graduate of any discipline with minimum score of 50% or B grade from a recognized University are eligible to apply.
Programme objectives :
- To impart knowledge and develop capabilities of the students through state-of-the-art higher education in the area of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
- To enable the students to pursue higher education and research in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
- To build linkage between the customer, travel and hotel industry.
- To inculcate aptitude in the students for becoming Hospitality Professionals.
Programme outcomes :
- Understand the concepts, practices and procedures existing in the Tourism and Hospitality industry.
- Develop and manage strategies for innovative and sustainable management of the Tourism and Hospitality industry.
- Demonstrate analytical, decision making, entrepreneurial and leadership skills within the legal and ethical framework.
- Enhance scientific temper and its contextual application in the field of Tourism and Hospitality industry.
Scope for further studies :
- This course will open up several related avenues in the field of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism pathway focus on the development, research, packaging, promotion, and delivery of a traveler's experiences.
- Ph. D in Travel or Tourism, Hospitality Management
Career opportunities :
Tourism and Hospitality is a broad industry that offers a variety of career opportunities. Employees in the Hospitality, Travel and Tourism pathway focus on the development, research, packaging, promotion, and delivery of a traveler’s experiences.
1. In Travel and Tourism Industry
- VISA officer
- Ground Service staff at the airport: Traffic Assistant, Counter Staff, Booking and Reservation
- In-flight Staff: Air Hostess, Steward
- Event Planner
- Convention Services Manager
- Destination Manager
- Heritage Tourism Developer
- Interpreter
- Meeting Planner
- Management and Operations: Railways, Cruise, Bus, Ferry, Coach etc.
- Specialist (Niche) Tour Manager
- Adventure Tour Operator
- Travel Media Specialist
- Travel Educationist
- Travel Counselor
- Itinerary Planning
- Foreign Exchange
- Entrepreneur
- Researcher
- Academician
2. In Hospitality Management (On Ground and Cruise)
- Hotel Management: General Manager, Group Sales, Spa Manager
- Event Planning: Event Planner. Wedding Coordinator, Event Manager
- Food Operations: Executive Chef, Cook, Beverage Manager, Sommelier
- Front Office: Front Desk, Concierge, Bellhop
- Housekeeping: Executive Housekeeper, Floor Supervisor
- Operations
- Public Relations
