Utkal University Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

Dear
As per your query, you can consider these options after your class 12th:
Travel & Tourism
Journalism
Psychology
Economics hons
BCA / Bsc-IT
BALLB
Philosophy
International Relations
Foreign Language
You can check this link for the colleges name for the travel & tourism programme.
https://www.shiksha.com/hospitality-travel/travel-tourism/colleges/colleges-india?bc[]=1
All the best.

Hello Saira,
The travel and tourism industry in India has emerged as one of the main sectors for the significant growth of Indian economy in recent years. In travel and tourism industry there are job prospects which exist in both public as well as private sector.
In the public sector, one can find excellent job in the Government Tourism Departments. On the other hand, in the private sector opportunities includes:
1. Travel Agencies.
2. Hotels.
3. Airlines.
4. Transport and Cargo Companies, etc.
Opportunities include in the companies like:
1. Thomas Cook
2. Coz and Kings.
3. SOTC.
4. SITA Travels.
5. Emirates.
6. Indian Airlines, etc.
A post-graduation in the field will offer better opportunities. The courses that are available for you to pursue the same are:
1. Post Graduate Diploma in tourism management (PGDTM).
2. MA in tourism management.
3. PG Diploma in tourism (PGDT).
4. PG Diploma in travel and tourism industry management (PGDTTIM).
5. Diploma in destination management (DDM).
6. PG Diploma in airlines.
7. PG Diploma in cargo operation and management.
There is a skill set that is a mandate for aspirants of travel and tourism industry:
1. Leadership.
2. Team work.
3. Problem solving.
4. Communication skills.
5. It skills
6. Ability to research.
7. Presentation skills
8. Ability to meet deadlines.
Please refer to the following link for some other career options:
https://www.shiksha.com/7-jobs-that-pay-you-to-travel-across-the-world-article-4224-1

Hello Vishesh,
I'm also a fellow 'not good mathematics'.
So, travel journalism is a very tricky field because you will need storytelling capacity along with writing skills, communication skills, photography skills, and self-management.
I would recommend that focus on these things to develop yourself as a writer as well as a photographer. These are the key elements of a travel journalist.
And about the colleges, in my knowledge, there is no college that particularly specialize in travel journalism. So, you have to get a degree in journalism. And then, you can specialize by working freelance or in the field. Or by getting a post-graduate diploma in the field of journalism. Sky's the limit buddy, self-development is the key.
Hope my answer was helpful
Best of luck.

Hi Balakrishnan,
Yes, you can get admission in the reputed colleges offering MBA in tourism, provided you pass your graduation with at least 45% or 50% from a recognised university as well as score well in the related exams held or whose scores are accepted by those colleges. https://hospitality.shiksha.com/mba-hospitality-management-colleges-in-india-categorypage-6-84-280-0-0-1-1-2-none-1-0? Please visit this link to check some famous colleges offering this course.
I hope it helps.

Hi,
As per your query you may consider pursuing:
- Bachelor in Tourism studies (BTS)
- Bachelor degree in Hotel Management (BHM)
- Bachelor degree in Aviation or Hospitality
In order to pursue these above mentioned courses you need to be 12th pass from any stream plus you need to take entrance tests conducted by various institutes.
Travel and tourism sector is one of the booming sectors, it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities not only in India but across the globe.
Career opportunities exist both in India as well as abroad, in the public sector, there are opportunities in the Directorates and Departments of Tourism of the center and the state as Officers, information assistants, Tourist guides etc.
Another good prospectus for qualified tourism professionals are in the private sector with travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, transport and cargo companies, etc.
Some flourishing sectors of travel and tourism industry are as follows:
Tourism departments
Travel Agencies
Hotels
Airlines and more.
The remuneration of tourism graduates is dependent upon the type of organizations that takes them in.
Freshers may earn around Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000 each month. With increase in experience individuals can make as much as Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 22,000 every month. This will go up as you gain more experience.
I hope this answers your query.
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