Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for admission to the BHM program must have the following qualifications:

Successfully completed twelve-year schooling or its equivalent from any university, board, or institution recognized by Tribhuvan University;
Minimum D grade in each subject of Grade 11 and 12 with CGPA 1.80 or more / Minimum D+ grade in each subject of Grade 11 and 12 with CGPA 1.80 or more who passed in 2078 or before 2078 / Secured at least second division in the 10+2, PCL, or equivalent program;
Completed all application procedures.

Admission Criteria

Written test: Eligible applicants must take the admission exam administered by the Central Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University. The exam will adhere to worldwide testing protocols and standards. It covers the following topics:

Verbal Ability
Quantitative Ability
Logical Reasoning
General Awareness

There will be 100 (one hundred) objective questions in total, with 25 (twenty-five) questions in each part and a total weightage of 100 marks. To be eligible for the interview, students must score at least 40% on the written test.
Short-listed applicants will be those who scored above the cut-off point in the written test.

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Curriculum Structure

First Semester

Course No	Subjects	Credit Hour	Internal	Theory	Practical	Total
ENG 101	English I	3	40	60		100
MGT 101	Principles of Management	3	40	60		100
ITC 101	Computer and Information Technology	3	20	30	50	100
TTM 101	Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism	3	40	60		100
TTM 102	Values and Spirituality in Tourism	3	20	30	50	100
TTM 103	Hospitality Operations and Management	3	40	60		100
Total		18	–	–	–	600

Second Semester

Course No	Subjects	Credit Hour	Internal	Theory	Practical	Total
ENG 151	English II	3	40	60		100
ACC 151	Financial Accounting	3	40	60		100
MGT 151	Organizational Behavior and Human ResourceManagement	3	40	60		100
TTM 151	Tourism in Nepal	3	40	60		100
TTM 152	Travel Service Operations and Management I	3	20	30	50	100
TTM 153	Airlines Ticketing and Fare Construction	3	20	30	50	100
Total		18	–	–	–	600

Third Semester

Course No	Subjects	Credit Hour	Internal	Theory	Practical	Total
TTM 201	Adventure Tourism	3	40	60		100
ACC 201	Cost and Management Accountancy	3	40	60		100
TTM 202	Tourism Marketing	3	40	60		100
TTM 203	Language I: French/Chinese	3	20	30	50	100
TTM 204	Global Distribution System and E-ticketing	3	20	30	50	100
TTM 205	Travel Service Operations and Management II	3	20	30	50	100
Total		18	–	–	–	600

Fourth Semester

Course No	Subjects	Credit Hour	Internal	Theory	Practical	Total
SOC 251	Nepalese Society and Politics	3	40	60		100
FIN 251	Financial Management	3	40	60		100
TM 251	Language II: French/Chinese	3	20	30	50	100
TTM 252	Tour Guiding and Interpretation	3	20	30	50	100
TTM 253	Tourism Destination Development and Management	3	40	60		100
TTM 254	Electronic Tourism	3	20	30	50	100
Total		18	–	–	–	600

Fifth Semester

Course No.	Subjects	CreditHour	Internal	Theory	Practical	Total
STT 301	Statistics	3	40	60		100
MGT 301	Entrepreneurship	3	40	60		100
TTM 301	Air Cargo Management	3	20	30	50	100
TTM 302	Tourism Economics	3	40	60		100
TTM 303	Tourism Geography	3	20	30	50	100
Total		15	–	–	–	500

Sixth Semester

Course No.	Subjects	CreditHour	Internal	Theory	Practical	Total
MGT 351	Strategic Management	3	40	60		100
RCH 351	Research Methodology and ResearchProject	3	40	60		100
TTM 351	Eco-Tourism	3	40	60		100
TTM 352	Tourism Planning and Policies	3	40	60		100
TTM 353	MICE Tourism	3	40	60		100
Total		15	–	–	–	500

Seventh Semester

Course No.	Subjects	CreditHour	Internal	Theory	Practical	Total
TTM 401	Sustainable Tourism Development	3	40	60		100
TTM 402	Cultural Tourism	3	40	60		100
TTM 403	Tourism Legislation	3	40	60		100
………..	Elective-I	3	40	60		100
Total		12	–	–	–	400

Elective-I (Any One)

Course No.	Subjects	CreditHour	Internal	Theory	Practical	Total
ELT 436	Tourism and Aviation	3	40	60		100
ELT 437	Spiritual Tourism	3	40	60		100
ELT 438	Airlines Operation and Management	3	40	60		100
ELT 439	Travel Photography and Videography	3	20	30	50	100

Eighth Semester

Course	No. Subjects	CreditHour	Internal	Theory	Practical	Total
TTM 491	Industrial Attachment	9	–	–		300
TTM 492	Internship Report	3	–	–		100
Total		12	–	–	–	400

Course Outcome

Tour Guide
Travel and Tourism Consultant
Airlines Ticketing Officer
Reservation Agent
Operations Manager (Travel Agencies / Hotels)
Tour Operator
Flight Attendant / Cabin Crew
Airport Ground Staff
Event Manager (Tourism-related events)
Sales and Marketing Executive (Tourism & Hospitality sector)
Travel Blogger / Content Creator
Entrepreneur in Tourism Industry

More About This Program

Tribhuvan University’s Faculty of Management provides a Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM) program. This degree program, which focuses on management, tourism, and hospitality, was created by academic and industry specialists.

The course aims to train skilled professionals who are needed to handle the demands of the global, national, and local tourism markets. To benefit the tourism industry, the program combines practical skills, business knowledge, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Objectives

The BTTM program is intended to prepare students for careers in the tourist industry. The program aims to achieve the following goals:

Gain theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of the tourism industry and its sectorial operations.
Develop initiative, personal flexibility, cooperation, and confidence in a dynamic work environment.
Develop the ability to critically reflect on tourism and its significance in the local and global context.
Learn decision-making and problem-solving skills in a variety of tourism contexts.
Learn a high level of attitude and ethical behavior.
Develop an understanding of the importance of effective communication, interpersonal skills, and teamwork in the workplace.
Prepare for additional studies in travel and tourist management.