Master of Tourism Administration
Programme Description
MTA is a two-year full-time course that prepares the industry's next great leaders by combining classroom and field-based learning with excellent access to jobs, internships, networking opportunities, and career development options. This course is for those who want to inspire and lead change in the global tourism industry. The goal of the course is to provide candidates with the skills necessary to work in the hospitality and tourism industries both nationally and internationally. This program will equip you to address some of the current economic, cultural, and environmental problems facing the tourism sector.
The master's programme gives students in the travel and tourism industry an opportunity. In particular, the knowledge and relevant job experience they gain allow them to further expand their portfolio.
Programme Outcomes
MTA course will help you to:
- Design and assess planning and policy initiatives for tourism
- Use marketing, sales, and business promotion strategies
- Exhibit professionalism and customer service skills
- Promote personality development and independent logical reasoning.
- Provide students with the tools they need to find acceptable careers in the tourism sector
| Course Overview | |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MTA |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree either in any discipline or in the relevant subject |
| Admission Process | Entrance test and merit-based |
| Course Fee | 20,000- 3LPA |
| Job Profiles | Travel Consultant, Hotel Manager, Tour Guide |
| Leading Recruiters | The Ritz-Carlton, Vivanta, Hyatt |
| Average Salary | 2-4LPA |
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- The candidate who completed B. Sc in Tourism Management/ BBA), or any other Bachelor Degree with relevant subjects or equivalent examination, with a minimum aggregate of 50% or 55% marks,
OR
Admission Process:
- Admission to the MTA is merit-based as judged by their academic records and performance in the interview.
- Many institutes conduct their entrance exam
- Candidates have to attend a Personal Interview for final selection.
Syllabus:
The Master of Tourism Administration syllabus is outlined below. Note that the below syllabus is for reference purposes. Not all MTA institutes provide the same course.
Top MTA Colleges in India
- Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Uttar Pradesh
- AIMS Institutes, Bangalore
- Jai Narain Vyas University
- University of Calicut, Kerala
- Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh
- Bangalore University, Bangalore
- Amity Institute of Travel and Tourism, Uttar Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh University
- St. Peter's College, Kerala
- Government Ramnarayan Chellaram College of Commerce and Management
Career Prospects:
After the completion of this course, you can go for higher studies as in - M.Phil in Tourism Administration, PhD (Doctorate in Tourism Administration). You can also pursue a specialization or research-oriented work in your respective field. Some graduates work in senior managerial roles in both the public and commercial sectors, including travel agencies, the airline and cruise industries, hotel chains, and government tourism ministries and development organisations. The average salary of MTA graduates in India is 2 to 3LPA.
- Flight Attendant
- Event Planner
- Travel Consultantv
- Hotel Manager
- Tour Guide
- Hotel Service Supervisor
- Tourism Manager
- Transport Administrator
- Travel Consultant
- Events Manager
- Public relations Officer
Top recruiters of Tourism are:
- Novotel Hotels
- Oberoi
- The Ritz-Carlton,
- Vivanta
- Hyatt
- Pullman
- Plaza Premium
- PVR Cinemas
- Jaypee Hotel and Resorts
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Management Concepts and Application | Tourism Resources of India | Hospitality Management |
| Introduction to Tourism Management | Travel Agency & Tour Operations | Communication Skills |
| Tourism Policy & Planning Framework | Introduction to MICE Management | Indian cultural heritage |
| Foreign Language | Geography of Tourism | Travel trade management |
| Travel trade management | Destination Marketing | Chinese |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Financial Management | Marketing for Managers in Tourism | Methodology of Research |
| Global Trends in Tourism | Computer Application in Tourism-CRS | Indian Heritage |
| Research Methodology | Internship Report | Spanish |
| Economics of Tourism | Behavioural Science – II | Japanese |
| Airline Operation Management | Contemporary Issues in Tourism | Public Relations | \
| Transport Management | Hotel & Restaurant Administration | Event Management |
FAQs
After graduating from MTA, you can start working as a tour operator, catering supervisor cabin crew, transport officer, etc. you can also pursue higher education like M.Phil or PhD.
The average salary of a fresher is 2 to 3LPA.
Jai Narain Vyas University, University of Calicut, Kerala, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
Resort Manager, Tour Director, chief concierge, etc.
The duration of the course is 2 years.
