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Hislop College

NAAC Re-Accredited ‘A’ Grade with CGPA 3.20

Tourism – B.Voc(Tourism)

Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) Tourism is a graduate level program with the objective to provide adequate knowledge and skills related to Tourism for employment and entrepreneurship.

Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc – Tourism) is a three year Degree program with multiple exits such as Diploma /Advanced Diploma relating to tourism. The course would provide adequate knowledge and skills for employment in the industry.

The student will have flexibility by means of multiple exit points.

Curriculum details would include a suitable mix of general education and skill development which are designed for specific job roles in tourism industry. The course includes content which equip skill development component in the candidate. Each year includes practical as well as theory courses which impart appropriate and relevant knowledge of the industry. The candidate will be exposed to project work and on the job training in the industry so as to become ready to work in the tourism industry.

Eligibility criteria:

The eligibility condition for admission to B.Voc programme shall be 10+2 or equivalent, in any stream.

Job Prospects:

The travel and tourism industry, along with the related sectors contributing to it, is expected to grow in leaps and bounds in the coming years. A job in this industry can be highly exciting and adventurous and even pays well. In India, the travel industry hopes to create 46 million job opportunities by 2025. Though it was slow to take off in this country, the government’s initiatives in this field are uncovering a bright future for those who want to make a career in this field.

The following employment opportunities are visualized for B.Voc – Tourism:

  • Travel Consultants with Travel Agencies and Tour Operators
  • Event Planners
  • Tour Guides
  • Tour Escorts
  • Air Ticketing Executives
  • Tourism Officers in Tourism departments
  • Travel Desk Officers in Hotels and resorts
  • Travel Desk Executives In Large Corporates
  • Reservations and Sales Executives In Airlines
  • Entrepreneur – Own Travel Agency