Overview
Detailed Overview of Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) at Public Youth Campus
Public Youth Campus offers a comprehensive and dynamic Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) program, designed to equip students with advanced skills and knowledge in the tourism industry. This program is a part of the Faculty of Management (FOM) at Tribhuvan University (TU).
Program Mission
The MTTM program aims to produce highly skilled professionals for senior management roles in the travel and tourism industry. It is tailored for both the private and public sectors.
Unique Features
- First Advanced Business Management Degree: Tailored for the tourism sector.
- Research-Based Management Degree: Focused on practical skill development.
- Experienced Faculty: Committed to high-quality education in management.
- Student-Centered Approach: With a curriculum designed to meet national and international standards.
Program Objectives
- In-depth Industry Knowledge: Both practical and theoretical insights into the travel and tourism industry.
- Crisis Management and Sustainable Tourism: Skills in crisis management, sustainable tourism, and online business.
- New Tourism Product Development: Equipping students to innovate in tourism services and products.
Curricular Structure
The MTTM program comprises 13 core modules totaling 39 credit hours, covering diverse aspects of tourism and hospitality management.
Core Courses:
- Principles of Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Tourism Economics
- Research Methodology
- Marketing Management
- Tourism Entrepreneurship
- Financial Planning & Control
- Tourism Law and Environment
- Travel Information Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- International Tourism & Contemporary Issues
- Strategic Tourism Management
- Tourism Planning and Policy Analysis
Elective Courses:
- Management of Travel Agency & Tour Operations
- Sustainable Tourism
- Crises Management in Tourism
- Airlines Operations Management
- Conflict Transformation and Peace Building
- Event and Conference Management
- Hotel Operation Management
- National Parks Management
- Tourism Impact Management
- E-Marketing, Public Relations, and Promotions
- Rural Marketing Tourism Product Development
- Contemporary Issues in Tourism
Teaching Pedagogy
The MTTM program employs interactive lectures, student presentations, case studies, and projects, focusing on a student-centered learning approach.
Duration and Eligibility
- Normal Duration: 24 months (4 semesters)
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2 or 45% in the annual system.
Admission Process
- Highly competitive, involving a CMAT written test, group discussions, individual presentations, and personal interviews.
Examination and Evaluation
- In-semester evaluations (40%) and semester-end examinations (60%).
- Continuous assessment through class activities, projects, and assignments.
Degree Requirements
- An overall CGPA of 3.0 or better.
- Completion of all course requirements within the specified duration.
- ‘B minus’ or better grade in each course.
Final Project
- Research assignment in the fourth semester, evaluated through a written report (70%) and viva-voce (30%).
Scholarships
- Need-based scholarships available for 10% of students in each batch.
- Covers tuition fees excluding examination and TU charges.
Fee Structure
- Total fee for the two-year program: Rs. 2,90,000.
- Breakdown: First semester (including admission) - Rs. 95,000; Second to Fourth semester - Rs. 65,000 each.
This detailed overview reflects the MTTM program's commitment to developing skilled professionals in the tourism and travel sector, combining academic rigor with practical application.
