Utkal University Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

The career graph of a travel journalist is always on the rise, and if you are planning to pursue this career, then I must say that your decision is quite right. You, my dear, are on a right track and you are in for a treat if you wish to work hard for it.
The job role of a travel journalist is very interesting, and the work space is not limited to a cubicle with a desktop. You can actually travel lots of place, be a part of various other cultures and traditions, and give immense pleasure to your taste buds by the cuisine of several lands. To be a successful journalist, two things are absolutely essential, 1.Your knowledge in English 2.Your skill of communication. Without these two skills, it will be very difficult to be a travel journalist.
Have you watched the movie Yeh jawani hai diwani, bolly blockbuster, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Kabir? In this movie Kabir was a travel journalist, touring various places of the world. You can bag lucrative job offers from reputed channels like National Geographic.
As English is essential, you can study English Honours or English major, or Communicative English. After grads, you can complete your MBA in Travel and Tourism. You can also complete your grads in Journalism and Mass Communication, and then pursue with MBA.
Do not confuse between a Travel writer, and Travel Journalist. A travel writer will just write about various lands and cultures. But a Journalist will visit the places, talk to the local people, get a first hand knowledge of the culture of that place, taste various cuisines, will also tall about the unique experience that he had in that new land. So communicative skills are essential. One thing you can do, you can learn some foreign languages, like if you are travelling in Europe then you must know French, and if in America then Spanish. It is always fun to learn new languages and cultures.
But there are certain risks to this job, like you will have to visit hundreds of places throughout the year, you may not know about the place from before hand, you may not be comfortable in the climatic conditions of the place etc. But the job is very interesting and you will have no time to get bored.
If you are adventurous, love travelling, and expert in communication, then this job is ideal for you. Read a lot of travel magazines, articles, journals, do not be afraid of trying new things, never be judgemental about the new cultures and traditions. Be open minded and accept the traditions as they are.

1. Diploma: You should have completed class 10th from a recognized board with minimum 40% marks.
2. Bachelor's degree: Class 12th with at least 50% marks.
3. Post-graduation degree: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 45% marks.
Graduate and PG programs may also require you to appear for entrance exams such as:
1. NCHMCT.
2. AIMA UGAT,
3. E-CHAT, etc.

Eeshaa,
You seemed to be confused about what you actually wish to pursue in your career.You have asked about over 10 stream.I would suggest that you define your interest and follow the careers that really interest you.So much information could actually lead to a a lot of confusion in the final decision of your career.
Career opportunities for Travel & Tourism degree holders exist both in the public and private sector. 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 prospect for qualified tourism professionals are in the private sector with travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, transport and cargo companies etc.
In the Tourism Department there are jobs as Reservation & counter staff, Sales and marketing staff, Tour Planners and Tour guides. To enter in to this field you need to pursue a professional course in this sector. Top colleges which you can consider are Indian Institute of Computer and Hospitality Management (IICHM) , Nadia (West Bengal), University of Technogy & Management (UTM), Shillong & School of Arts and Tourism Indore (Madhya Pradesh)

For sure an MBA has better and larger placement options.Major differences between MBA and PGDM are as follows :
MBA/MMS is offered by 'Universities' or 'Colleges that are affiliated to Universities' or Central Body directly under the Indian Govt while PGDM/PGP is offered by individual colleges and IIM's.
Fees is high in case of PGDM/PGP as compared to MMS/MBA.
PGDM is much more flexible in terms of syllabus as syllabus is not bounded by a particular university.
Ideally PGDM program is residential while MBA is not.
Examples of PGDM/PGP Institutes in India are- IIMs ,XLRI, SP Jain, NMIMS (Banglore/Hyderabad) etc.
Examples of MBA colleges in India are- IIFT , JBIMS , FMS ,NMIMS(Mumbai)SIBM (Pune), IITs etc.
Why few offer MBA and rest offer PGDM?
As per the law in India, only a University can offer degrees such as the MBA, BBA, B.Tech or B.E. Any educational institution which is not affiliated to a University cannot offer a degree. So institutes like IIMs, XLRI, NITIE, MDI etc. which are the autonomous bodies and run independently, cannot offer MBA degree and hence offer the PGDM / PGP.
PGDM / PGP
PGDM expands to Post Graduate Diploma in Management, while PGP is Post Graduate Program Diploma. And all the confusion starts when you see the term Diploma. Yes, you read it right this is Diploma and not exactly a degree in technical terms. The main reason why postgraduate courses are named as PGDM is because when an Institute is an autonomous body (not affiliated to any University) and conducts management courses, then such Institutes cannot offer MBA degree. Even IIMs, XLRIs doesnt offer MBA degrees; they only give PGP Diploma.
In purely an Indian context, there is NO DIFFERENCE when it comes to how the industry treats PGDM and MBA graduate. If you see, 9 out of top 10 B Schools in India offer PGDM / PGP and not MBA. This is the testimony to the fact that there is no difference between the two in India.
Career growth is same in both, and to be true career growth is dependent on individuals performance and not on the name PGDM or MBA. Starting packages are dependent on colleges name and brand, not whether it offers MBA or PGDM and that is why you see most of the top B Schools in India offer PGDM/PGP and only couple of colleges offering MBA degree compete with them.

Hi Vikas,
MBA in Event management is a wonderful decision if you're keenly interested as it has emerged as a very lucrative and most sought after industry in recent years. With the number of individuals / companies hosting and organizing events going up at a rapid pace, has resulted in a huge demand for qualified event manager, who have the necessary skill-sets required in visualizing concepts, planning, budgeting, organizing and executing events.
It pays well:
Event management jobs are the best option for people with an out-going and friendly nature. The jobs require go-getters who are always on the move. They must have the zest and zing to make events happen. They must be good with their communication skills and also presentable as they are always interacting with important people. An aspirant in event management should've cruising in him, a passion for events and flexibility of time and schedule.
Varied Designations:
One can work as an Junior / Senior Event Manager with any of the long list of dedicated Event Management Consulting & Organising corporate house in India & Abroad. Some of the job positions / designations available for an Event Management Professionals are Event Planner, Event Coordinator, Event Production Head / Team member, Public Relations Officer, Event (Budgeting & Finance) Executive, Event Legal Executive etc.
Target Industries:
Such positions at various management levels can be sought after at T.V. channels, PR Agencies, Media Companies, Films and Serial production houses, Hotels, Travel & Tourism companies, Advertising & Brand Consultants, Marketing Consultants, etc.
Students are placed in following Industries:
* Corporate Houses* Star Hotels / Resorts / Clubs* News Paper Ind. (Print Media)* Radio Stations* Advertising Agencies* Shopping Malls* Super Markets
* PR Agencies* Shopping Malls* T.V. Channels* Media Houses (Publications)* Movie / Serial Production Houses* Educational Institutes* Travel & Tourism Companies
* Music Companies* Super Speciality Hospitals* M.I.C.E. Industries* Fashion Houses* Sports Management Company* Experimental Marketing Companies* Event Management Companies
Tourism and Event Management are two different fields and mustn't be compared as they hold different importance in different industries. You have to choose a field based on your interest.
All the best.

The travel and tourism industry offers certification, diploma, graduate level, advance diploma, and postgraduate level courses for the candidates. Names of some of these courses are Airline Passenger Services, Advance Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management, B.Sc in Airline Ticketing and Hospitality Management, BA in Travel and Tourism, Bachelor in Tourism, Bachelor in Air Ticketing and Management Administration, Masters in Tourism Administration (MTA), Bachelor of Hotel and Tourism Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism (PGDT), Diploma in Accommodation Operation, Certificate Course in Guide Training, Diploma in Destination Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management (PGDTM) etc. For getting admission in any of the undergraduate courses, the aspirant must have passed 12th examination.
The qualification required in pursuing any postgraduate degree in travel and tourism is a Bachelor degree in any discipline. The Directorate and Department of Tour conducts entrance test, group discussion, and personal interview for admissions into these courses. Proficiency in any foreign language is an added advantage to the candidate. The duration of the travel and tourism courses vary from one to two years. The industry offers several short-term certificate courses for which the duration is less than a year. These courses require only a minimum qualification of 12th pass.
Institutes that offer Travel and Tourism courses
There are many institutes, colleges, and universities in India that offer different courses in Travel and Tourism. Some of them are listed below.
Kurukshetra University, Haryana
Bangalore University, Bangalore
University of Mumbai
Agra University, Agra
Himachal University, Shimla
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management
Goa University, Goa
Andhra University School of Correspondence Education, Visakhapatnam
YWCA of Delhi Womens Training Institute
Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar
National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hyderabad
Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
Tezpur University, Assam
University of Delhi, New Delhi
SNDT Womens University, Mumbai
Pondicherry University
School of Vocational Studies
Punjabi University, Patiala