Thomas Cook to offer MBA in Tourism

Shiksha.com correspondent

Centre of Learning, the educational wing of Thomas Cook (India), has entered into an alliance with the Pondicherry University to offer MBA in Tourism in distance learning mode. The course focuses on upgrading skill sets for a career in the travel and tourism industry. It has been approved by the joint committee of Distance Education Council, All India Council of Technical Education, Association of Indian Universities and University Grants Commission.

"The distance learning MBA is a foundation course for developing a competent cadre of executives to meet the country’s growing requirements for trained personnel in the tourism industry," said a media release issued by the company. The strategic tie-up between Thomas Cook India’s Centre of Learning and the Pondicherry University will allow students and working professionals from all fields to take up the programme.

The Pondicherry University has about 5000 students now representing 33 states of the country and abroad, and over 450 qualified faculty from across the country.