Career

Hi,
After completing PG Diploma in environmental studies, you will have multiple career options. They can work with different government departments and agencies like:
1. Forest and environment
2. Pollution control board
3. Urban planning
4. Industries
5. Water resources and agriculture, etc.
NGOs working for environmental protection, so it will be a good option for environmental studies. Private industries and firms also absorb a large chunk of environmental scientists to suggest proper methods and process:
Waste treatment industries, refineries, distilleries, mines, fertilizer plants, food processing industries and textile mills employ environmental scientists. Environmental scientists also can be involved in research activities in public and private sector institutions. Environmental scientists also can seek employment in media as environment journalists. Teaching in colleges, universities is also a good option available for environmental scientists.

Hi,
You can join an undergraduate course right after completing class 12th.
The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India approved post-graduation degree in this field is a 2-year full time programme which gets you an MTA degree, a Master of Tourism Administration. Certain universities such as the Indian Institution of Tourism and Travel offer this degree
A post graduate degree can be helpful in getting into Positions as managers or in administration need a post graduate degree. Short term training programmes are offered by many travel agencies. Most candidates are absorbed. You can also opt for vocational courses to get a B.Voc degree.
"Costa Training Institute HUB Partner of TISS has designed both short- term and long - term job oriented courses in Travel and Tourism to supply skilled work force to the travel industry. Short - term courses like Certificate in Tour Operations and Destination Marketing give complete knowledge to students and make them ready to work in Travel field," says Arora.
Required skill set:
Keeping in view the expected boom, the travel and tourism industry needs to focus on developing an efficient infrastructure and increase the intake of skilled personnel.
"Skills required could include knowledge of Computer reservation systems (CRS- Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre and Abacus), air fares and ticketing skills, language skills, selling skills, experience of handling money and foreign currencies, customer service, travel agency management and travel and tourism geography knowledge," says Arora.
Anyone working in the travel and tourism industry needs to ideally be armed with knowledge of the global culture and all aspects of travel business. He/she also needs to be completely aware of how to ensure customer satisfaction, while managing a large volume of business. A strong knowledge in history, geography, art and architecture of India are preferred. Employees in this industry need to be skilled, confident and well-groomed, should be able to handle people very well, and possess good interpersonal skills. It is preferable that employees know at least one foreign language apart from English. A Diploma in public relations or advertising would prove to be helpful in building a career. Employees must be ready to work long or odd hours.