From Classrooms to Destinations — Building Tomorrow’s Tourism Experts
The programme B.Com Tourism and Travel Management started in the year 2002 as a UGC-sponsored vocational programme with a sanctioned strength of 36 students and two teachers. At that time it was a unique course at the university, offering a twin degree in commerce as well as tourism & travel management. Within a short span of time this programme gained its name and fame. In 2009 this course was converted to Model III, B.Com Tourism and Travel Management, under the CBCSS Scheme by the university. At present the programme has a student strength of 101 students and 5 teachers. With a strong foundation in commerce subjects as well as in tourism-related subjects, this dynamic curriculum design prepares the students to adapt to the demand and face challenges of today’s world. The course lays strong emphasis on commerce and related subjects. The programme has both theory and practical subjects as part of the syllabus.
Our Vision
Supporting the vision of our college of excellence by producing some high-quality students by inspiring, educating, and equipping students to transform the tourism industry through knowledge, professionalism, and sustainable vision.
Our Mission
To develop an intellectual and creative community in which teaching, learning, and creative work are accomplished at the highest possible levels and in ways that manifest our values.
The Travel and Tourism sector is the largest service industry in India, offering a diverse portfolio of niche tourism products, opening up a deluge of opportunities for the aspiring students.
The department offers specialisation in papers like Airline and Airport Management and Aviation and Logistics.
The department has been focusing on giving students hands-on learning to build careers in the tourism and hospitality sector.
The Department has been focusing on giving good placements to students at various reputable companies.
Every year our students come out with good academic ranks that add glory and honour to our course.
Organises international conferences every year in broad disciplines of study where the students can explore new research, ideas and trends in their specific discipline of study and network opportunities with professionals and experts around the globe.
Conducts a collection drive associating with GOONJ, a non-government organisation for the people who are affected by natural calamities in northern parts of India.
The department, in collaboration with the District Promotion Council, initiates many new innovative projects where the students get an opportunity to participate in the state's tourism development activities.
Takes the lead to organise and conduct interactive sessions and talks with experts and professionals in the field of travel and tourism.
Organises and conducts national tours from 10 to 15 days and international tours for the final-year students.
Runs industrial visits, nature camps and destination visits for their students to gain in-depth knowledge in their topics of study.
Celebrates World Tourism Day and International Picnic Day each year to commemorate tourism.
Organises 1-month internships for students in their specific domain of study that provides a work-related experience and creates a professional network.
Embraces the cultural talents in our students, and our students achieved an A grade in group folk dance and Duffmuttu and second prize for Kolkali under MG University Kalolsavam during the last two years.
Encourages sports activities too, and one of our students got a state-level championship in the cricket team.
