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| Introduction |
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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| Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) in Tourism |
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Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Tourism is a full time research programme of one year duration in which scholars are trained to present their research findings. In preparation, they will complete prescribed courses aimed at giving them a through understanding of the subject.
Course Work:
The programme consist of 2 Research papers and 2 Elective Papersnamely;
1. General Research Methodology
2. Specific Research Methodology
Elective 1
A. Destination Management
B. Tourism and Globalization
Elective 2
A. Strategic Planning and Management in Tourism
B. Tourism Sustainability
The electives offered by the department are subject to departmental guidelines( coruse pre-requisites, faculty and student availability). The candidate will decide on the electives, in consultation with the faculty member who has agreed to guide them. Each elective course there will be about 16 colloquium session during the semester of about two and a half hours each, where the various topics will be presented by candidates and discussed under faculty supervision. Candidates will come prepared with the reading material listed for the session and indicated at the start of the semester.
Dissertation: The candidates will indicate the area of general interest to them at the time of application, and finalise the specific area of research by the end of 1 smester, in cunsultation with the faculty member who has agreed to guide them. Tha candidate will have to defend the proposal, in an open forum, before proceeding with the research. The quality of the research will be graded as per Christ University norms for the M.Phil programme.
Candidates must obtain a Pass grade at the end of the course. A pass/ Fail grades will be assigned by the faculty member handling the course on the basis of participation in the discussion, written assignments or Tests.
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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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