International Twinning Programme in M.Sc. Tourism Management
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Department of Travel & Tourism, Mount Carmel College Bengaluru is proud to provide Masters in Tourism as Twinning Programme with Binary University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia one of the top business schools in Asia. Study in English, yet live in Malaysia. MCC is the First College in Bangalore to provide International Twinning Programme in Tourism Management for Women. An opportunity to participate in International exchange programmes and to study with multi lingual and multinational students from across the Globe. Students will study first year in MCC and on successful completion of first year course they will be awarded PGDT (Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism) Certificate. Students scoring around 70% and above marks, will get lateral entry into final year of M.Sc in Tourism Management at Binary University Malaysia. It is an International Twinning programme and Binary University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will award the Master’s Degree to Students on successful completion of the course.
Binary University is one of the most established and respected university for management, IT and entrepreneurship education in Asia. The University offers superior programmes at PhD, Masters and Bachelors level that are internationally recognized by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU, UK), International Association of Universities (IAU, France), NARIC (UK) and the Malaysian Qualification Authority (MQA). The University also places great emphasis on research and has dedicated research centres in social entrepreneurship, ICT centre of excellence, women leadership, business entrepreneurship and advanced management.
Rated as a 5 Star (Excellent) University by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), MALAYSIA. Ambitious people from all over the globe who thirst for the latest thinking in business, IT or entrepreneurship has been patronizing the University for nearly 32 years because it is the ONLY University that transforms its graduates to become Industry Specialist Professional graduates and provides extensive entrepreneurial skills through its comprehensive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The University’s Graduate Employability rate of 96% (source: MOHE Tracer Study) which is among the highest in the nation speaks volume of the ISP advantage and entrepreneurial skills that it imbibes in all its graduates.
Head of Department
Ms. Lalitha Krishnamurthy
Associate Professor, M.Com, A-IATA, Ph.D.
Vision
- To produce young dynamic women graduates with empowerment, entrepreneurial skills ethics, and values to excel and compete successfully in the competitive global environment of customer-oriented hospitality & service industry
- To imbibe the concept CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH A SMILE as Motto
Mission
- We strive to achieve the overall development of the students with time management, values and professionalism with a desire to excel in the hospitality and service Industry through teaching, interactive sessions, research, and service.
GENERAL STRUCTURE
Each semester will consist of Core Courses, Allied Courses. There will be CRS training course in both Amadeus and Galileo Packages along with a Community Development Programme of serving 06 weeks in nearby Bangalore Localities to empower the locals in tourism activities. Courses include Assignments, Paper Presentations, Group Discussion and Case Studies with regular sections on current affairs in addition to End semester Examination. Students must score above 70% in their first year course to be eligible for Lateral Entry into final year of M.Sc. Tourism Management in Binary University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. We also provide credit course in the Chinese language.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory Requirements for the course:
- Undertaking from Parents and Student to pursue/continue the Twinning Programme and complete M.Sc. Tourism Management Course in Malaysia is a Prerequisite to get
- Formal Uniform
- Camera
- Laptop with Data Card
- One-week Educational Tour
- Two weeks of Industry Internship
Eligibility
Students must have aptitude for research, travel and the curiosity to explore destinations. Candidates with 75% marks in the Undergraduate program of any discipline can apply. Candidates must have good communications skills, with attitude for Customer Service ability to write effectively to convey ideas with good knowledge of current affairs and global locations. Selection is based on Written Test, Group Discussion and Interview.
TESTING AND EVALUATION
CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT 30 Marks
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION 70 Marks
TOTAL 100 Marks
Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Studies I & II Semester 2017 – 18 | ||||||
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Subject Code | Paper Title | LTP | Credits | CIA | ESE | Total Marks |
CC-01 | Travel & Tourism Management | 3:2:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
CC-02 | Event Management | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
CC-03 | Tourism Law & Ethics | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
CC-04 | Managerial Economics | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
CC-05 | Research Methodology | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
AC -01 | Principles of Management | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
AC -02 | Business Statistics | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
TOTAL | 28 | 28 | 210 | 490 | 700 | |
II SEMESTER | ||||||
Subject Code | Paper Title | LTP | Credits | CIA | ESE | Total Marks |
CC-06 | Global Tourism & Resources | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
CC-07 | Destination Planning & Development | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
CC-08 | Service Marketing | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
CC-09 | Entrepreneurship in Tourism | 3:2:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
CC-10 | Emerging Trends in Tourism | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
AC-03 | Financial Management | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
AC-04 | Organisational Skills | 4:0:0 | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
CDP | Community Development Programme | 2 | 50 | 50 | ||
TOTAL | 28 | 30 | 210 | 540 | 750 |
Students opt for various job profiles in tourism and hospitality industry such as hotels, aviation, cargo, event management, travel agents and tour operators and other allied sectors.
Tourism is a dynamic, continuously growing and developing industry. The World Travel and Tourism Council states that tourism accounts for 8% of the world’s jobs and has the highest potential for growth which has been phenomenal generating high levels of revenue and employment. The numbers of international tourist arrivals are constantly rising and it contributes to the National Economy and GDP.
The M.Sc. in Tourism Management is a specific industry focused program designed to prepare students for senior management-level careers in the Tourism Industry. This program is to meet the challenges through activities in strategic planning, market research, e-commerce, project management and other specific management functions which are becoming significant and demand international and intercultural approach.
This program aims to develop students’ management, research and analytical skills to allow the student to operate at a high level within the booming tourism industry. Students will be equipped with the necessary expertise to manage, co-ordinate and develop tourism businesses and projects internationally. This program focuses on a range of key issues, challenges and developments in tourism management.
Application Fee Entrance Exam: Rs: 500/-
Course Fee: Rs 60,000/- per candidate for the first year.
Binary University Fee Structure will be provided after selection in Entrance test.
Further information, Contact Dr. Lalitha Krishnamurthy, HOD & Associate Professor – 9449149907
Or write to – klalitha@mccblr.edu.in
2017 – 2018
- UGC Sponsored Post-Graduate National Seminar on “Rethinking Contemporary India: A Dialogue Through Culture, Literature and Language”, 17th Jan, 2018.
- Workshop on “Concept, Colonialism and Cultural Difference” with Dr. Vivek Dhareshwar, 11th July, 2017.
2013- 2014
- One-day State-level Seminar of Empowerment of Women, “Shakti” on 17th February, 2014.