Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management [BTTMc] is a 4-year specific undergraduate course for candidates interested in pursuing a Tourism and Travel Management degree. BTTM has a lot of different subjects that students must learn throughout this course, including foreign languages, spiritual tourism, environmental studies, hospitality in tourism, tourism management, and eco-tourism.
The BTTM program is ideal for those who enjoy learning a lot about different locations and nations, as well as those who are inspired by travel and its various aspects. They should also have effective communication skills and a deep understanding of foreign tourism. The program’s key goal is to assess the relationship between travellers and the tourism industry.
Course Details
| Name of Course | Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management |
| Short name | BTTM |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Duration | 4 year |
| Mode | Regular/ Distant |
| Average Fees | ₹ 30k to ₹ 2 lakh per year |
| Average Salary | ₹ 2 lakh to ₹10 lakh per year |
Eligibility for BTTM Course
The minimum eligibility requirements for the BTTM program are listed below, and applicants interested in a career in Travel and Tourism must meet them in order to apply.
- Candidates must have completed 10+2 in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) from a recognized educational board.
- A minimum aggregate of 50% is required ( varies from college to college)
Admission Process
Students are admitted to the Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management [BTTM] program based on their previous academic performance. For the admissions process, most colleges provide a cut-off per cent. Students who achieve the cut-off per cent in their 10+2 score are the most likely to be accepted.
Whereas some colleges choose to admit students after an objective-based entrance test and a round of interview. To do so, students must pass the entrance test and also meet the cut-off percentage in their 10+2 exams.
Students must stay up to date with all crucial dates for entrance tests, counselling, and other admission-related activities in order to avoid missing out any opportunities.
Syllabus for BTTM course
First Year
- Transport Management
- Business for Tourism
- Tourism Introduction
- Tourism Documentation
- Cultural Tourism Production of India
- Natural Tourism Production of India
- Geography (Tourism)
- Hindi
- Historical Tourism Production of India
- Foreign Languages
Second Year
- Hotel Business
- Tourism Marketing
- Introduction to Travel Agency & Tour Operations in India
- Automation in Tourism & Travel
- Management principles
- Pilgrimage Tourism
- Computer Applications in Tourism
- Communicative English
- Hospitality management
- Field Trip
Third Year
- Ecotourism
- Tourism Sociology
- Tourist behaviour
- Corporate communication
- Management accounting
- Interpersonal communication
- Industrial Training Project
Fourth Year
- Meetings, Incentives, Conferences/Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) Management
- Basics of revenue management
- Human resource management
- Workplace communication
- Research methodology
- Destination management
- Tourism technology
- Entrepreneurship development
- Relationship management
- Tourism environmental law
- Research project
Career and Salary after BTTM Course
As there is such a large market for tourism businesses and employment in the industry, graduates would have plenty of employment opportunities in a variety of fields. Since strong communication skills are in high demand, this course will prepare students to meet the requirement.
Companies in both the private and public sectors employ BTTM graduates. The BTTM program helps students develop industry-specific skills and prepares them for careers in fields such as hotels, holiday resorts, leisure hotels, camping sites, and tourist accommodations, among others. Some of the most common areas of jobs for BTTM graduates (both public and private sector) are listed below:
- Hotels controlled by the government
- Tourist Office government-run
- Tourism Board
- Companies that provide travel services
- Sites for Travel and Ticketing
- Travelling Agencies
- Administration & Travel Office
These graduates primarily assist professionals with tourism experience. A fresher’s average annual salary ranges between Rs. 2 lakh and Rs. 3 lakh. Candidates with relevant experience and professional experience would be paid relatively high.
Graduates of the BTTM program can further pursue their study for a post-graduate degree by doing MTTM i.e. Master of Travel and Tourism, or MBA in travel and tourism, to increase their knowledge and skillsets. It would open up new opportunities for better job prospects.
Top Colleges
- International Institute Of Hotel Management ( IIHM Kolkata), Kolkata
- Govt. P.G. College Himachal Pradesh ( GPC), Una
- Amity University, Noida
- Jamia Millia Islamia [JMI], Delhi
- University of Delhi, Delhi
- Central Institute Of Hotel Management And Catering ( CIHMC), Bhubaneswar
- Indian Institute of Hospitality and Management, Thane
- National Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore
BTTM Course – FAQ’s
Yes, and the curriculum and syllabus for the BTTM Distance Course are the same as for the Regular Course.
Yes, students with any stream can pursue BTTM after completing their 10+2.
Not all colleges conduct entrance tests for this course. Few colleges conduct entrance tests for admissions in BTTM course, these are-
1. ITM entrance test – for ITM Gwalior
2. MCC entrance test – for Madras Christian College
3. GATA – for GD Goenka University
