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MTTM IGNOU<\/strong> is a professional course for individuals seeking employment in the tourism sector<\/strong>. It is a 68-credit course that enables students with a tourism background or people with an interest in the tourism industry<\/strong> but from different academic backgrounds to learn the management skills required to succeed in the tourism market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog includes course details, eligibility criteria, and the admission process for this course. Read the blog to know the relevant information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course<\/td>Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM)<\/td><\/tr>
Course Tenure<\/td>Minimum duration: 2 years; Maximum duration: 4 years<\/td><\/tr>
Course Fee<\/td>INR 12,000 and INR 15,000<\/td><\/tr>
Age Limit<\/td>No age bar<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

MTTM IGNOU Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MMTM IGNOU is a two-year course with 16 courses that have 68 credits. Both years have 8 courses each. Students have to clear 32 credits in the first year and 36 credits in the second year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given below is the list of courses included in both the years and associated credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courses in First Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The table displays the main courses and sub-topics taught in the first year of MTTM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name of Courses<\/strong><\/td>Contents of Courses<\/strong><\/td>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Behaviour and Management Functions in Tourism <\/td>Leadership styles<\/strong>; Interpersonal relations<\/strong>; Inter-department coordination; Task delegation; Group Dynamics; Drafting and implementing of plans; Roles and responsibilities of a professional manager; Managerial skills<\/strong>; Management procedures and systems; Tools, techniques, models, & processes of decision-making; Workplace structure, design, and culture.<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Human Resource (HR)<\/strong> Development and Planning in Tourism<\/td>HR resource planning; Supply and limitation methods and techniques; Job evaluation methodologies; HR Information Systems (HRIS); HR audit<\/strong> and accounting<\/strong><\/a>; HR development systems and their use in the service sector; Emerging workplace trends and perspectives. <\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Marketing
Strategies for Tourism Management<\/strong><\/td>		Basics of marketing; Applications of marketing; Marketing and service sector; Marketing planning; Segmentation of market; Marketing research and its application; Consumer behaviour: models and determinants; Product management<\/strong> and life cycle; Packaging and branding.   <\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Information
Systems in India and Management
of Information<\/td>		Understanding of information systems in India; Information generations; Data extraction and analysis; Basic concepts of computers and role of computers in management; Basics of information systems; An (Management of Information Systems) MIS perspective. <\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Working Capital and Accounting for Tourism Managers<\/td>Accounting: concepts, framework, functions, standards, application; Financial statements; Creation and analysis of balance sheet, funds flow statements, and profit and loss account; Variance analysis; Cost management<\/strong>; Leverage analysis; Financial decisions; Capital structure; Working capital; Dividend decisions. <\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Management of Small Scale Businesses in the Tourism Sector<\/td>Organisation and maintenance of small-scale enterprises; Site selection and technology use; Drafting and executing business plans;  Ways to identify challenges and provide solutions to organisational and financial issues in small-scale enterprises; Managing family business; Performance management and assessment.<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Product Management and Sales in Tourism<\/td>Sales: basic concepts, management, process, skills, planning, organisation, control, budget, and forecasting; Sales force management; Marketing communication process; Client-agency relations and sales promotion management; Retail communication; Personal selling.<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Personnel Management in Tourism<\/td>Recruitment and hiring process; Responsibilities and functions of a personnel officer; Employee counselling; Staff training; Induction; Placement; Grievance redressal of employees; Preparation and administration of payrolls; Employee compensation; Discipline, retrenchment, dismissal, and suspension of employees; Rules and laws governing the welfare and benefits of employees; Gender related-issues. <\/td>4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>MBA in Travel and Tourism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courses in Second Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The table includes the main courses and sub-topics taught in the second year of MTTM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name of Courses<\/strong><\/td>Content of Courses<\/strong><\/td>Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tourism Markets<\/td>Understanding of tourism markets; market research; Domestic markets and Indian outbound markets; Alternate markets; New market-led products in the tourism market; Tourism markets of East Asia Pacific Region, Middle East and Gulf, South Asia, Europe, the UK, American; Market Constraints.<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Tourism Planning & Development<\/td>Approaches to the evolution of tourism planning; Political and Economic considerations in planning; Development of tourism plans: Components, Surveys, Techniques, Tourist Attractions (special interests, cultural diversities, natural surroundings); Local, Regional, National, and Global-level planning. <\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Tourism Impacts<\/td>Sustainable development; GATS & Tourism; Impact of tourism on culture, society, economy, environment, and politics; Laws related to tourism; Code of ethics.<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Tourism Operations<\/td>Concepts of tourism operations (role of packaging and inter-sectorial guidelines); Quality management; Customer care; Respecting the land and local inhabitants of a tourist destination; Management of tour operations and travel agencies; Managing hospitality operations. <\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Tourism Products: Development and Design<\/td>Product designing<\/strong>; Concepts, characteristics, and challenges related to the service product; Destination designing; Religious, cultural, health, adventure, ecology and wildlife, ethnic and rural, beach and island, and cruise tourism; Designing and management of resorts.\u00a0<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Road Transport<\/td>Tourist transportation systems; Requisite capital and infrastructure; selling, costing, and pricing in tourist transportation; Tourist transport operations; Personnel management; Transportation rules, regulations, and laws; Leakage management; Operation of car rental agency.<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
MICE (Meetings; Incentives; Conferences; Expositions)<\/td>Incentives travel; business traveller; Organising seminars, conferences, meetings, and workshops; Understanding exhibitions and trade fairs; MICE planning; Operations of travel agencies and hotels for business travellers; Convention and exposition management.<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Dissertation<\/td>–<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MTTM IGNOU Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students aspiring to study MTTM at IGNOU must adhere to specific eligibility criteria. Applicants can enter this graduate-level course through two routes: Category 1 and Category 2. The fee structure for both categories is also different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The eligibility criteria and fees under this category are mentioned in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/td>Fees<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Arts Tourism (BA Tourism), Bachelor of Arts Tourism Studies (BTS), Bachelor in Hotel Management, Bachelor in Tourism Management<\/strong><\/a>,  or Bachelor of Science Hospitality and Administration (BHM) course approved by AICTE. <\/td>INR 12,000 (Students can pay fees in instalments- INR 6000 per year)<\/td><\/tr>
Students must have graduated in any academic discipline and have a Diploma in Tourism<\/strong><\/a> from any accredited university recognised by AICTE<\/strong>.<\/td>INR 12,000 (Students can pay fees in instalments- INR 6000 per year)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Category 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another route for admission and fees is displayed in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/td>Fees<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Candidates who have pursued a Bachelor\u2019s degree in any academic field. These candidates are required to clear four additional courses during the programme.<\/td>INR 15,000 (Students have to pay INR 9000 for 1st year and INR 6,000 for 2nd Year)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Must<\/strong> Read: <\/strong>Travel and Tourism Course after 12th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MTTM IGNOU Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MTTM IGNOU applications are available on the official website of IGNOU. Here is a step-by-step guide for filling out the application form online and a list of mandatory documents to help students during the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step Guide to Fill Application Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Given below are the instructions to fill out the form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step <\/strong>1: Select the MTTM course on the official IGNOU website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Download the \u2018Common Prospectus\u2019 to know the curriculum, course tenure, course duration, and other details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Go to \u2018Application Log In\u2019 and select \u2018New Registration\u2019. Enter details and create your username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Login\u2019 using username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: <\/strong>Fill in the mandatory information and documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6:<\/strong> Click on the \u2018Next\u2019 button to preview the form. Save or Print the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7:<\/strong> Fill out the registration fee. This fee is non-refundable. With this the application process is complete.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandatory Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Applicants need to upload scanned copies of these documents on the official website while filling out the form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n