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The Department of Tourism Studies was established in 1999, dedicated to the motto of excellence and service .The Department is committed for the overall development of an individual through academic excellence, professional competence, personal, interpersonal and societal skills. Christ University became the premier educational institute in Karnataka to introduce a two-year Post-graduate Programme in Tourism Studies- Master of Tourism Administration (MTA).
With a focus on Greater Academia and stronger Industry Relations, the Department gives emphasis on Research and development. It also offers Ph.D, M.Phil and B.Com Tourism and Travel Management courses. The department is an IATA/UFTAA Authorized Training Centre for international travel and tourism training programmes. Driven with a strong and sound set of core values, the department has always endeavored to empower students to face the challenges in the rapidly growing travel, tourism and hospitality industry.
The Department imparts training in tourism and travel industry management and related areas. It provides opportunities to students to connect with various Bodies and Associations within the tourism industry in such a way that they are equipped professionally in the vocation of tourism.
The Department also undertakes educational programmes and organizes courses of study, lectures, seminars, workshops, symposia and conferences to prepare the students to meet the requirements of tourism industry.
The department offers guidance and directions to other institutions in the country and coordinates with them, so as to develop uniform and adequate standards of courses of instruction.
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As boundaries shrink and travel becomes the most sought after pursuit, it has become necessary to have competent professionals to take on the challenges of the dynamic industry. The Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) and Bachelor of commerce in Tourism (BComT) Programmes at Christ University is designed to equip the students with excellent analytical conceptual and communicative and organizational skills that would facilitate adaptability to any situation. A committed faculty of essential credentials moulds the students with the best guidance to excel in all their endeavors.Christ University endeavors to carve a niche for itself and gain pre-eminence as an institution dedicated to the synergistic blend of theory and practice in education and employability for today, tomorrow and beyond. Accordingly it has delineated its vision, mission, objectives, goals and commitments. Travel fosters better rapport among people following different lifestyles. Tourism today is one of the largest industries in the world. As an industry, tourism is a highly complex phenomenon as various disciplines are involved in it. Therefore it is of paramount importance that the stakeholders, including the students as well as professionals, must not only understand but also fine-tune their knowledge of the subject. Thus Christ University is dedicated to the cause of improving tourism, hospitality and related sectors through education, training and research. THE DEPARTMENTThe Department of Tourism Studies was established in 1999, dedicated to the motto of excellence and service .The Department is committed for the overall development of an individual through academic excellence, professional competence, personal, interpersonal and societal skills. Christ University became the premier educational institute in Karnataka to introduce a two-year Post-graduate Programme in Tourism Studies- Master of Tourism Administration (MTA). The Department aims to provide training in tourism and travel industry management and related subjects. It provides students opportunities to connect with various Bodies and Associations within the tourism industry in such a way that they are equipped professionally in the vocation of tourism.
The Department also aims to conduct, promote and institute research in the field of tourism likely to be conducive in its promotion and development and to publish the result of the research conducted thereof. It also aims to undertake and provide publications of suitable literature comprising of journals, books, and research papers in the area of tourism. ATNA-Journal of Tourism Studies from the Department of Tourism Studies brings out scholarly research articles in the field of travel, tourism and hospitality sector.
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| Contact Us |
Department of Tourism Studies,
Christ University, Hosur Road,
Bangalore, Karnataka,
India - 560029
Ph: +91 80.4012.9600,
Fax:+91.80.40129000
Email:mail@christuniversity.in
Website: www.christuniversity.in
Head Administration
Tomy K. Kallarakal
Email:hod.ts@christuniversity.in,
Ph: +91 80.4012.9380,9704 |
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