BBA in Travel & Tourism Management
3 Years Full Time Degree Course
About the Institute:-
Established in 1999, Siliguri Institute of Technology (SIT) is a premier educational institution of North Bengal, running under the vision of Techno India Group and affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT). About 5 km away from Siliguri city, the Institute has a sprawling and picturesque campus surrounded by opulent lush green tea gardens, dense forests of Sukna with a backdrop of Sub-Himalayan ranges making it a premier abode of learning.
About the Department:-
Being one of the largest revenue earner as well as employment provider, this sector is booming in every sphere and attracting a large number of young minds. Tourism is one of the fastest growing industry around the world and is considered as the world’s largest service sector industry. The Travel and Tourism industry incorporates not just the travel agency and tour operators, but also the airlines, hotels, cruise-liners, Destination Marketing Companies, Event Management, Health and Wellness, Education, Leisure and so much more that is related to rejuvenation, exploration and relaxation.
The Department of Travel & Tourism Management at Siliguri Institute of Technology consists of faculty members with expertise in core tourism. The dynamic curriculum and field oriented activities along with project work, internship and study tours helps prepare each student to embrace the opportunities, improve the shortcomings and face the ongoing and upcoming challenges of today's Travel and Tourism industry.
The Programme Aims To Provide:-
- A thorough understanding of the travel, tourism, events and aviation industry along with its different functional and operational areas.
- Ability to make effective interventions in the society through personal and professional excellence.
- A thorough understanding of the travel, tourism, events and aviation industry along with its different functional and operational areas.
- Ability to make effective interventions in the society through personal and professional excellence.
Degree Awarded By:-
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), Govt. of West Bengal. This Programme is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), Govt. of West Bengal. This Programme is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Eligibility:-
10+2 passed in any stream from a recognized council or board of India. Candidates appearing for Class XII final can also apply.
10+2 passed in any stream from a recognized council or board of India. Candidates appearing for Class XII final can also apply.
Scope and Career Opportunities:-
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Destination management companies (DMCs)
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Leisure management companies
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Tourism & Cargo management organizations
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Airlines & Airports
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State tourism development corporations
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Hospitality sector
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Cruise lines
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Medical Tourism organizations
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Online travel companies
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Event management organizations
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Self-employment through entrepreneurship
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Higher study e.g. MBA (Tourism)
Advantages @ Siliguri Institute of Technology:-
- Practical exposure through Educational Tours & camps
- International Global Distribution System (GDS) from Amadeus
- Foreign Language – French/Spanish
- Industrial visits in MNCs and DMCs
- On Job Training (OJT)
- On–campus workshops, seminars and pre- placement trainings
- Placement in best companies
- State-of-the-art infrastructure
- Library with more than 70,000 books along with e-journals and e-magazines
- Experienced faculty
- Extra-curricular and co-curricular engagement opportunities
