Admission For BSc Tourism & Hospitality Management in Palani

BSc Tourism & Hospitality Management

Introduction of the BSC THM Program:

Tourism is one of the World‘s largest and fastest growing industries. In terms of revenue and the number of people involved, it has become world‘s third industry after chemicals and fuel Industry. Tourism helps nations to earn a large sum of foreign exchange without exporting any tangible product. Besides, tourism provides employment to a large number of people directly and indirectly. Tourism is a multi-dimensional phenomenon that incorporates the Hotel and the Travel sector. Every Sector of Tourism namely Tourism Attraction, Transport Sector, Accommodation Sector and Amenities in India are having a wonderful development. It also provides a great employment opportunity. Moreover, it is important for the professionals of both the Tourism sector and the Hotel sector to have appropriate knowledge in each other as both the sectors are inter-twined with each other. In this context, it was felt that a course blending these two sectors will be of great help to the students in getting better placements too. The course has been designed uniquely and the syllabus will come into effect for all affiliated college of Madurai Kamaraj University from the academic year 2018-19

Objectives of the Program:

To create a comprehensive under graduation in the emerging field of Tourism Education.
To blend the Tourism and Hotel Management Subjects appropriately
To develop more job opportunities to the wards through the provision of a double major course
Students from Palani, Udumalpet, Oddanchatram, Dharapuram, Kodiakanal, Pollachi, Palakkad, Kerala can benefit
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Outcome of the Programme:

Placement Opportunities: Banquet & Conferences, Food & Beverage Management, Front Office Reception, Resort Management, Restaurant Management, Spa And Wellness Management, Concerts, Festivals & Exhibitions, Wedding Coordination, Airlines, Amusement Parks, Casinos, Catering, Cruises, Consulting, Start Your Own Business

Semester I to VI
Modern Curriculum

Language 1 Tamil - I

Language 2 English - I

Core 1 Principles and Practices of Tourism

Core 2 Global Tourism Geography

Elective 1 Front Office Operation

Skill 1 Introduction to Tourism (SEC - I, NME I)

Skill 2 Basic Tour Guide Service (Foundation Course)

Language 1 Tamil - II

Language 2 English - II

Core 3 Tourism Destinations of India

Core 4 Tourist Transport Management

Elective 2 Housekeeping Operation

Skill 1 Travel Agency Business (SEC - II, NME II)

Skill 2 Fundamentals of Event Management (SEC - III)

Language 1 Tamil - III

Language 2 English - III

Core 5 Tourism Destinations of Tamilnadu

Core 6 Principles of Management for Tourism

Elective 3 Tourism and Hospitality Organization

Skill 1 Travel Documentation (SEC - IV, Entrepreneurial Skill)

Skill 2 Personality Development (SEC - V)

Mandatory 1 Environmental Studies

Language 1 Tamil - IV

Language 2 English - IV

Core 7 Trends in Tourism and Hospitality Sector

Core 8 Food & Beverage Service Theory

Elective 4 Front Office & Housekeeping Practical

Skill 1 Tourism & Information and Communication Technology (SEC - VI)

Skill 2 Basic Cargo Operations (SEC - VII)

Mandatory 1 Environmental Studies

Core 9 Tourism Marketing Management

Core 10 Tour Operation Business

Core 11 Fundamentals of Air Ticketing

Core 12 Food Production Theory

Elective 5 Exploring Tourism in Madurai

Elective 6 Account Concepts for Tourism

Mandatory 1 Value Education

Mandatory 1 Summer Internship / Industrial Training

Core 13 Tourism Planning and Policies

Core 14 Airline and Airport Management

Core 15 Tour Report and Viva Voce

Elective 7 Food and Beverage Practical

Elective 8 Food Production Practical

Skill 1 Employability Readiness (Professional Competency Skill)

Mandatory 1 Extension Activity (NSS)

UNITIZATION

Each subject contain five units which are interrelated each other. Not only core subjects, but elective and non-major elective also contain the same.

PATTERN OF SEMESTER EXAM

Theory Subject Total Marks: 100 (Internal: 25 Marks, External: 75 Marks)

Practical Subject Total Marks: 100 (Internal: 40 marks, External: 60 Marks)

SCHEME OF EVALUATION

The performance of a student in each course is evaluated in terms of percentage of marks with a provision for conversion to grade points.

TRANSITORY PROVISION

A Transitory provision of three years has been given for the benefit of the students who come under the old syllabus.

EXTERNAL EXAM

A Candidate who does not pass the examination may be permitted to appear in the failed subjects in the subsequent examinations. A candidate should get registered for the first semester examination. Students must have earned 75% of attendance in each course for appearing for the examinations. Students who have earned more than 70% and less than 75% of attendance have to apply for condonation in the prescribed form with prescribed fee. Students who have earned more than 60% and less than 70% of attendance have to apply for condonation in the prescribed form with prescribed fee along with a medical certificate. Students who have below 60% of attendance are not eligible to appear for the examination. They shall re-do the semester(s) after the completion of the programme.

PASSING MINIMUM

The passing minimum is 40% (External minimum is 27 out of 75; No minimum for internal, but External + Internal should be at least 40)

RE-TOTALING AND REVALUATION PROVISION

Candidates may apply for revaluation for the paper which was already evaluated, within 10 days from the date of publication of the result in the university website, through specified revaluation forms along with required fees.