Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1983
- State University
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Master of Tourism Administration (M.T.A)
Master of Tourism Administration (MTA)
Course
Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam offers a postgraduate degree in tourism, Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) which focuses on administration, travel, aviation management, and hospitality. The eligibility criteria for joining the course is, the candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline. Those who are interested to pursue a career in the tourism sector could opt for MTA. The subjects like the geography of tourism, accounting and administration for tourism, sustainable tourism, Indian heritage, principles and practices of the tourism industry are introduced to the students. Improving the tourism operations and keep the clients (tourists) happy is the major objective of tourism administration.Mahatma Gandhi University curriculum includes topics such as Sustainable Tourism, Personality Development, Tourism Industry, Indian Cultural Heritage, Behavioral Process, Tourism Analysis, Travel, Communication Skills, Tourism Geography, Research Methodology, International Tourism and Ticketing, Foreign Language, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Financial Accounting, Travel Agency and Tour Operations, Entrepreneurship Development and internship. There are various opportunities available in both the government as well as private sector for MTAs. They can work in guest houses, hotels transportation services, airlines, airports, travel and ticketing, resorts, government tourism information centers, and so on. The career roles that an MTA graduate could hold are Tour Operator, Travel Agent, Tour Guide, Travel and Tourism Consultant, Tourism Promoter, Event Manager and Airline Ticketing Agent etc.
Duration : 2 Years
Eligibility : The candidates must have pass Graduation from a recognized University
Higher Studies
- M.Phil
- Ph.D
Career Opportunities
- Tour Operator
- Travel Agent
- Tour Guide
- Travel and Tourism Consultant
- Tourism Promoter
- Event Manager and Airline Ticketing Agent
