Saturday, July 7, 2012

KERALA INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND TRAVEL STUDIES MBA Travel and Tourism / Diploma / Certificate Courses Admissions 2012


KERALA INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND TRAVEL STUDIES
RESIDENCY COMPOUND, THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695014
(Affiliated to University of Kerala, Approved by AICTE) 
Residency Compound, 
Thycaud P.O.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
India. Pin Code 695 014
Phone: +91 471 2329468 /2329539 / 2339178
Fax: +91 471 2323989

Admissions 2012


MBA Travel and Tourism

The two year full-time MBA (Travel & Tourism) equip the students with management skills and professionalism to suit the requirements of tourism industry and the service sector. The programme consists of four semesters of six months each, spread across two years. The course integrates an academic knowledge of management studies with its applications in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Those who are interested can specialise in Travel and Tour operations, Hospitality or Systems. Add on international certificates in German & French and hands on experience in organizing international events are the specialities of the programme. The course is affiliated to University of Kerala and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Admission Requirements 

The candidates must have completed a valid and recognized Graduate degree program in any discipline and should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.  Those who appear for the final year examination can also apply. Age must not exceed 30 years. He or she should be of amicable nature, and should be willing to travel, meet people and work in a service and customer-oriented industry. The applicant should possess good communication and presentation skills and excellent command of English language.  

Admission Procedure

Admission to the MBA programme is based on MAT/CMAT score (Management Aptitude Test of AIMA and AICTE), group discussion and personal interview. Candidates who have taken the MAT/CMAT test may apply with their valid scores and other relevant certificates. Those who wish to appear for the MAT/CMAT may obtain further details from www.aima-ind.org and www.aicte-cmat.in. The application form and prospectus can be obtained by remitting Rs. 400/- at the office of KITTS or at Union Bank (Thycaud branch), Near Hindi Prachar Sabha, Vazuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram. The same can be obtained by post by sending a DD for Rs. 450/- drawn in favour of Director KITTS payable at Thiruvananthapuram to the following address.

Post Graduate Diploma in Tour Operations

The Post Graduate Diploma in Tour Operations is designed based on the specific requirements of the travel and tour operating agencies in India. The course also provides opportunity for getting trained either in the Tourist Information Offices of Department of Tourism or with leading tour operators and travel agencies in the country. The course is offered at the study centres of KITTS in Ernakulam and Thalassery. Duration of the course is one year (6 months class room sessions and 6 months training). Admission is based on Test/Personal interview. The course fee is Rs.30,000/-  

Eligibility: Graduate in any subject with minimum 45% marks

Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management

Duration: One year (2 semesters)
Fees: Rs.25,000/- per semester
Eligibility: Any Degree from a recognised University
Courses offered at: Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi

This course is designed to ensure career opportunity to creative, talented, young youth in a fast growing segment of service industry including tourism Students will be exposed to planning, organizing, managing, marketing and evaluating major national and international events. Attractive placement is available with MICE tourism, wedding, festivals and other events. Candidate with a vision, creativity and entrepreneurial talents can find covetable position in this industry. Besides theory and practice on various aspects of event management, students will get an opportunity to acquire skill on communication and use of information technology for planning and marketing events.

Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Public Relations Management

Duration: One year (2 semesters)
Fees: Rs.25,000/- per semester
Eligibility: Any Degree from a recognised University
Courses offered at: Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Thalassery

Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Public Relations Management is designed to equip young graduates to play a key role in Travel, Tour operations, Public relations and information segment in tourism industry. Students will be exposed to inbound/outbound tour operations, travel formalities, legal aspects, office administration, Public Relation, Application of IT, Foreign Languages, Communication and Soft Skill. Candidates Can get placement both in the public and private sectors within India and Abroad.

Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Information Technology

Duration: One Year (2 Semesters)
Fees: Rs.25000/- per semester
Eligibility: BCA or equivalent degree from a recognised University
Courses Offered at: Thiruvananthapuram

Information Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the last two decades. Tourism is an industry which has embraced IT for its various applications. In this context this course offered by KITTS will be of great value to professionals as well as students of tourism. The course covers subjects ranging form GDS and Reservation Systems to GIS and Recommender Systems. The candidates who successfully complete this course will find themselves in great demand by the tourism and hospitality sectors in the country and abroad.

Certificate Courses
Certificate courses in German, French, Spanish and Arabic

Duration: Three Months
Fee: Rs.9000/- for each language
Eligibility: SSLC/SSC/CBSE/10th Pass
Courses Offered at: Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Thalassery

Persons who posses an excellent knowledge in foreign languages are an asset to the tourism industry. Unfortunately such persons are only a handful in the state. Persons who have a flair for interacting with people will find this course ideally suited to their taste. Their skills will be polished to a level which will make them professionally competent. Persons who successfully complete this course will find placements in travel agencies, tour operation companies and also as interpreters.

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