MBA in Travel & Tourism at KITTS Kerala

Program Structure

    
The programme consists of four semesters of six months each, spread across two years. The course integrates an academic knowledge of management studies with its applications in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. With the rapid expansion of the tourism sector, there is an increased demand for specialised personnel with managerial and leadership qualities. This course facilitates the all-round development of the student, with a focus on their creative, communication and inter-personal skills. This programme will enable its participants to walk confidently into any career within travel, tourism and hospitality industry.

Program Modules     

First semester
Paper I Principles of Management
Paper II Tourism Principles and Practices
Paper III Accounting for managers
Paper IV Managerial Economics and Business Law
Paper V Hospitality Management
Paper VI Organisational Behaviour
Paper VII Travel Geography and Tourism Resources

Second Semester
Paper I Human Resources Management
Paper II Marketing management
Paper III Quantitative Techniques
Paper IV Finance for Managers
Paper V Travel and Tour Operations Management
Paper VI Business Communication
Paper VII Research Methodology
Paper VIII Computer Applications in Tourism Management

Third semester
Management information system
Elective I
Elective II
Elective III
Elective IV
Elective V
Semester industrial training
Mini E-Business Project

Fourth semester

Strategic management
Elective VI
Elective VII
Elective VIII
Project work
Comprehensive viva voce

ELECTIVES in Travel and Tourism Management

1. Destination Development and Marketing
2. Marketing research
3. Airport Handling and Cargo Management
4. Branding and product development
5. Event management
6. Airlines marketing
7. Human resources development in Tourism
8. Outbound Tour Operations Management
9. Project Management
10. Advertisement and Promotion of Tourism Products

Hospitality Management
1. Front Office Management
2. Hotel and Resort Marketing
3. House keeping Management
4. Customer service and CRM

Systems
1. System Analysis and Design
2. Enterprise Resource planning
3. E-Business and Tourism
4. Internet programming and web design
5. Database Management
6. Knowledge Management

Admission Requirements    

The candidates must have completed a valid and recognized Graduate degree program in any discipline and should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Age not more than 30 yrs. He or she should be of amicable nature, and should be willing to travel, meet people and work in a service and customer-oriented industry. Good communication and presentation skills, along with an excellent command of English language is a must.

Admission Procedure   

 
Admission to the MBA programme is based on academic merit, MAT score (Management Aptitude Test Of AIMA),group discussion and personal interview. Candidates who have taken the MAT test may apply with their valid scores and other relevant certificates. Those who wish to appear for the MAT may obtain further details from www.aima-ind.org

The application form and prospectus can be obtained by remitting Rs. 300/- at the office of KITTS or at Union Bank, Op. Ammathittil, Thycaud. The same an be obtained by post by sending a DD for Rs. 300/- drawn in favour of Director KITTS payable at Thiruvananthapuram to the following address.

The Director
KITTS
Residency compound, Thycaud P.O.
Trivandrum, Kerala
INDIA - 695 014

Application forms are also available at Union bank, Thycuad branch or can be downloaded from this web site. Send the filled in downloaded application forms along with two passport size photographs and application fee of Rs. 300/- in the form of demand draft in favour of The Director, KITTS, payable at Trivandrum to the above address

The registration fee will not be refunded in any case

Eligible candidates will then be called for GD and personal interview to be held at KITTS, Trivandrum.

You are required to bring the following credentials in original for verification along with one set of attested copies of the same .Credentials required

a. Proof of age
b. Degree certificate and marklist
c. MAT score card

(Those who are awaiting degree results may bring the I and II year degree marklists in original)

Candidates shall have to attend the selection process at their own expense.
Course Fees     
The fee per semester is Rs. 20000/-, to be paid before the commencement of each semester. A refundable caution deposit of Rs.800 has to be paid at the time of admission.

Last Date of Application  

   
Completed application forms along with a DD for Rs.300 drawn in favour of Director KITTS as well as copies of MAT score card and other relevant certificates are to be submitted on or before 30 May 2009 for further processing the 2009 admissions.

GD/Interview dates : March 28, May 16 and June 12 2009

Application forms will be issued from 2 February to 30 May 2009

Admission Contact   

 
For further details contact : [email protected]