Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management [ MBA 2009 - 11 ]

Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management
(An organisation of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)
Post-graduate Programmes
Admission Bulletin
2009-2011

Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), an autonomous
organization of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is one of the premier
Institutes in the country offering education, training, research and consultancy in the field
of tourism, travel and allied sectors. IITTM was established in 1983 and presently IITTM
campuses are located at Gwalior, Bhubaneswar, Goa and New Delhi. IITTM is a founder
member of UN-ESCAP promoted Network of Asia-Pacific Educational and Training
Institute in Tourism (APETIT). It offers two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management
(PGDM) programmes approved by AICTE and equivalent to MBA. Looking to the
demands of Indian and global economy, our programmes offer dual specializations for
learners to enable them to acquire the right skill set with ample flexibility to adapt to
employing organization’s needs. We offer programmes in:
a. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Tourism and travel)
b. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Tourism and leisure)
c. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Services)
d. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (International business)
Our programmes incorporate both subject-specific and generic business modules, and
have been designed to reflect industry practices and academic developments. Each of our
exciting courses touches up on tourism as a business activity- the organisation,
dimensions, social significance and impacts of tourism are all studied.
With entry profiles ranging from beginners to advanced levels, our programmes are tailor
made to meet your needs. Learners are supported at every stage of learning and
development.
PGDM (Tourism and Travel)
Offered at Gwalior and Bhubaneswar
Tourism is one of the world's most important industries, supporting employment on a
large scale in many parts of the world. Tourism is responsible for the movement of many
millions of people each year, travelling for a variety of reasons, including holidays,
business, education, health, and visiting friends and relatives.
The PGDM (Tourism and Travel) programme has been developed to meet the growing
demand for skilled and resourceful managers in this rapidly expanding tourism industry.
Organisations that manage tourism facilities as well as those who provide essential
services such as transport, accommodation, travel, and tourist advice are set to expand in
the future. While individuals entering this area require a sound grounding in general
business principles, there are also specific areas that require a more dedicated set of skills
and knowledge.
This Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme is approved by AICTE
and is equivalent to MBA programme. This programme provides a sound foundation in
business and management principles and at the same time provides for the development
of specific specialist tourism knowledge and skills that are essential for a successful
career in tourism management today.
The programme of study aims at preparing graduates for taking up employment in a
business organisation or self employment and/ or carrying forward their family
businesses. Learners would understand the need for different management approaches for
different types of tourism; discuss the role of the tourism as an agent for cultural change
and understanding; and, assess the specific characteristics and trends in emerging
specialist areas of the tourism industry (e.g. festivals, events, heritage, wellness tourism
and other new markets). Subsequently they will be working in, or aspire to, careers in all
aspects of the international tourism industry, which may include government tourism
agencies, tour operators, airlines, cultural, heritage, festival, wellness and/or other
specialist tourism operations.
The objectives of this programme of study arei.
Understand the broad political, economic and social frameworks within which
tourism management takes place
ii. Appreciate the complex relationships between visitors and destinations
management
iii. Evaluate the tools and techniques that are used for developing and managing
tourism in a range of environments
iv. Enable young learners develop a business sense and sensitise them to nuances of
service scenarios
v. Equip and enable learners to start a new business venture
Accordingly, the programme has a large component of working in real world situations
under the careful guidance of mentors.
Structure
i. This is an intensive programme of study of two academic sessions.
ii. The programme shall be divided into four semesters and there shall be an
examination at the end of each semester. There are three taught semesters and
fourth semester of internship.
iii. Each semester shall comprise of credits equivalent to nine courses, each of three
hours per week equivalent teaching obligation and equal amount of self study.
iv. Admission to programme is being offered for 93 seats at Gwalior and 79 seats at
Bhubaneshar.
v. Dual specialisation would be available to students in any two out of Airfares and
Ticketing, Air Cargo Operations and Management, Tour Operations, and
Marketing.
PGDM (Tourism and Leisure)
Offered at New Delhi
Tourism, today, is the largest industry in the world. This programme offers a flexible
approach to human resource development in the fast evolving tourism and leisure
scenario. The programme combines the best of practical experience, learning and
development. Learners will receive a high level of academic and pastoral support,
delivered in small groups. The learning resources to support this programme of study are
excellent and include internet and intranet sources, text books, journals, videos and
learning packs. As well as lectures, seminars and tutorials your learning will be enhanced
through a work placement. Your placement will be combined with visits and residential,
guest speakers from industry, international case studies and workshops - giving you
unique insights and a thorough understanding of the sector.
IITTM has longstanding links with business and employers. PGDM (T&L) programme is
designed to address the current and future needs of employers, and to enhance learner’s
lifelong career prospects. In addition, the institute’s highly experienced programme staffs
are keen to make the time you spend with them as academically stimulating and
rewarding as possible. Our programme staffs enjoy a well deserved reputation for being
approachable and interested in their students’ progress. You can expect individual
support and guidance at every stage.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM- Tourism and Leisure) is a
programme approved by AICTE and is equivalent to MBA.
Its structure is adaptive and caters to the career goals of students- both the fresh graduates
as well as those seeking betterment in the current position. The course structure contents
are a judicious mix of tourism and leisure specific knowledge and skill inputs, being
conceived in the background of fast changing tourism industry. The scope and diversity
of tourism and leisure segments is such that the graduates have a variety of employment
options and growth avenues. On completion of the programme the student will be
equipped with required knowledge and managerial skills to serve in both tourism and
leisure sectors. Main objectives of this programme are:
i. Provide comprehensive perspective on fast evolving leisure and tourism
environment
ii. Develop in-depth knowledge in the leisure, recreation and tourism products/
offerings with special focus on adventure tourism
iii. Understand the complex businesses of these segments
iv. Develop knowledge and skills to manage the burgeoning leisure seekers in general
and adventure tourists in particular
v. Appreciate importance of team work, leadership qualities, cross-cultural
communication
vi. Inculcate values and principles for ethical and sustainable business practices.
Accordingly, the programme has a large component of working in real world situations
under the careful guidance of mentors.
Structure
i. This is an intensive programme of study of two academic sessions.
ii. The programme shall be divided into four semesters and there shall be an
examination at the end of each semester. There are three taught semesters and fourth
semester of internship.
iii. Each semester shall comprise of credits equivalent to nine courses, each of three
hours per week equivalent teaching obligation and equal amount of self study.
iv. Admission is being offered for 79 seats in the programme.
v. Dual specialisation would be available to students in any two out of Event
management, adventure tourism, and travel trade.
PGDM (Services)
Offered at Gwalior
Service sector, today, is the largest contributor to gross domestic product in India. As
economy strengthens both service sectors (tourism, healthcare, retailing, education, IT,
hospitality, etc.) and service components of manufacturing and agriculture sector would
increasingly become important. This growth has resulted in sharp rise in employability
and paying capacity of these sectors. More jobs are created and job demand and supply
gap has increased, calling for more trained human-power to occupy these jobs. This
programme of IITTM focuses on management of service sectors.
The programme of study aims at preparing graduates for taking up employment in a
business organisation or self employment and / or carrying forward their family
businesses. Learner would be able to specialise simultaneously in one functional elective
area and also in one sectoral elective of his /her choice and subject to availability of such
courses at the centre. The main objectives of this programme of study are threefoldi.
Enable young learners develop a business acumen and sensitise them to nuances of
service scenarios
ii. Learn principles and practice of management especially for the service sector
companies
iii. Equip and enable learners to start new business ventures.
Accordingly, the programme has a large component of working in real world situations
under the careful guidance of mentors.
Structure
a. This is an intensive programme of study of two academic sessions.
b. The programme shall be divided into four semesters and there shall be an
examination at the end of each semester.
c. Each semester shall comprise of credits equivalent to nine courses, each of three
hours per week equivalent teaching obligation and equal amount of self study.
d. Admission is being offered for 93 seats in the programme.
e. Dual specialisation would be available to students in Marketing, Human Resources
Management or Finance; and Tourism and Hospitality Management, or Financial
Services.
PGDM (International Business)
Offered at Gwalior and Bhubaneswar
The prime objective with this programme is to develop a global way of thinking- a
valuable asset and an important skill for all businesses today. IITTM’s PGDM (IB)
programme is unique among international management programs because we focus on
preparing our graduates to be leaders who possess a deep knowledge of the global
political and business environments.
The (PGDM) IB programme provides learners with international as well as general
business skills, and an opportunity for dual specialisation. With IITTM’s core
competence in tourism and travel- the largest global industry today, we prepare learners
for this and also an opportunity to diversify in other sectors of global businesses.
Today international tourism and travel is the largest industry in the world. With
phenomenal growth of tourism and travel it would require competent professionals to
address managerial issues in this cross border business. The Government of India has
decided that tourism units will be entitled for export house status with facilities of special
import licences (SILs), free trading of these SILS, import of several items under these
SILs, waiver of bank guarantee from imports, etc. This PGDM of IITTM shall focus on
management of international business.
Besides multinational companies, export houses, world/ regional bodies, graduates of the
International Business programme can find employment in tourism development, local
government, and tourist boards or in the commercial sector- for example, airline and
airport operators, hotels, tour operators and visitor attractions, as well as public and
voluntary sectors of tourism related to industries around the world.
While many students seek careers in tourism organisations, the nature of their studies do
not restrict them to this area of employment. All the programmes enable students to
develop the range of transferable skills valued by all employers.
The programme of study aims at preparing graduates for taking up employment in a
business organisation or self employment and/or carrying forward their family
businesses. The learner would have the options of specialising in two electives of his/her
choice, subject to availability of such courses at the respective centre. The objectives of
this programme of study are manifoldi.
Enable young learners develop a business sense and sensitise them to nuances of
business scenarios international in nature.
ii. Prepare for international tourism businesses with skills transferable to other
international businesses.
iii. Learn principles and practice of management with a holistic approach.
iv. Equip and enable learners to start a new business venture
Accordingly, the programme has a large component of working in real world situations
under the careful guidance of mentors.
Structure
a. This is an intensive programme of study of two academic sessions.
b. The programme shall be divided into four semesters and there shall be an
examination at the end of each semester.
c. Each semester shall comprise of credits equivalent to nine courses, each of three
hours per week equivalent teaching obligation and equal amount of self study.
d. Admission to programme is being offered for 93 seats at Gwalior and 79 seats at
Bhubaneshar.
e. Dual specialisation would be available to students in any two out of Marketing
Management, Financial Management, International Tourism Management,
International Trade Operations, and Human Resources and Cross-cultural
Management.
Fee Structure for Programmes*
IITTM has a modest fee regime. The fees are payable at the beginning of each of the two
academic sessions.
Fee structure for PGDM (Services) and PGDM (IB) programmes
First Year (for two semesters) Rs. 1, 04,000/-.
Admission fee, tuition fee, students’ welfare, sports, cultural activities, library and
computer, examination fee, placement activities, caution money deposit, etc.
Second Year (for two semesters) Rs. 1,03,000/-
Re-registration fee, tuition fee, students’ welfare, sports, cultural activities, library and
computer, examination fee, placement activities, alumni membership, etc.
Fee structure for PGDM (Tourism and Travel) and PGDM (Tourism and Leisure)
programmes
First Year (for two semesters) Rs. 80,000/-
Admission fee, tuition fee, educational trip, students’ welfare, sports, cultural activities,
educational trip, library and computer, examination fee, placement activities, caution
money deposit, etc.
Second Year (for two semesters) Rs. 53,000/-
Re-registration fee, tuition fee, educational trip, students’ welfare, sports, cultural
activities, library and computer, examination fee, placement activities, Alumni
membership, etc.
* Fee estimates are indicative and are subject to approval of the relevant authorities.
Contacts
For any queries you may contact programme chairpersons at different centres:
PGDM (Services), Gwalior
Programme Chairperson
PGDM (Services)
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel
Management
Govindpuri, Gwalior 474011 (MP)
Phone: 0751-2345821-22, 4000110, 4000112
Fax: 0751-2344054
Email: dr.monikaprak@gmail.com ,
iittm@sancharnet.in
PGDM (IB), Gwalior
Programme Chairperson
PGDM (International Business)
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel
Management
Govindpuri, Gwalior 474011 (MP)
Phone: 0751-2345821-22, 4000110, 4000112
Fax: 0751-2344054
Email: adilqureshigwl@gmail.com,
iittm@sancharnet.in
PGDM (IB), Bhubaneswar
Programme Chairperson
PGDM (International Business)
Baji Rout Regional Centre for Eastern India
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel
Management
Unit I, Udyan Marg, Visitor’s Centre
Bhubaneswar 751009 Orrisa
Phone: 0674-2532066, 2530621
Fax: 0674-2533179
Email: bivraj@gmail.com, iittm.bh@gmail.com
PGDM (TT), Gwalior
Programme Chairperson
PGDM (Tourism & Travel)
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel
Management
Govindpuri, Gwalior 474011 (MP)
Phone: 0751-2345821-22, 4000110, 4000112
Fax: 0751-2344054
Email: sankul7@rediffmail.com,
iittm@sancharnet.in
PGDM (TT), Bhubaneswar
Programme Chairperson
PGDM (Tourism and Travel)
Baji Rout Regional Centre for Eastern India
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel
Management
Unit I, Udyan Marg, Visitor’s Centre
Bhubaneswar 751009 Orrisa
Phone: 0674-2532066, 2530621
Fax: 0674-2533179
Email: saratlenka62@gmail.com,
iittm.bh@gmail.com
PGDM (TL), Delhi
Programme Chairperson
PGDM (Toursim and Leisure)
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel
Management
IV Floor, Institute of Hotel Management
Campus,
Library Avenue, Pusa
New Delhi 110012
Telefax: 011-25842135 621
Email: pawangupta_74@yahoo.co.in,
iittmd@bol.net.in
Seats available in different programmes
Reservation
S.N. Name of programme Study Center
Intake
capacity UR OBC SC ST
1. PGDM (Tourism and Travel) Gwalior 93 47 25 14 07
Bhubaneswar 79 47 14 12 06
2. PGDM (International Gwalior 93 47 25 14 07
Business) Bhubaneswar 79 47 14 12 06
3. PGDM (Tourism and Leisure) Delhi 93 47 25 14 07
4. PGDM (Services) Gwalior 93 47 25 14 07
Eligibility for Programmes
Candidates seeking admission to the PGDM programme shall be required to possess a
bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 pattern) in any discipline of a University or equivalent
thereto. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and Physically handicapped candidates will be
applicable as per Govt. of India rules. Candidates appearing for the final examination are
also eligible to apply, provided they complete it by October 31, 2009. In case candidate
fails to establish eligibility by this date, the admission would be cancelled and fees will
be forfeited.
Admission Process and important dates
Admission to the programme shall be through an admission process of 100 points. A
weight of 70% shall be for the performance in IITTM Admission Test. Another 15%
points each are for Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD) respectively.
Merit for admission to the programme shall be determined by the institute.
1. Apply to IITTM latest by May 01, 2009 with admission fees of Rs. 700/- (500/- in
case of SC/ST) through a demand draft payable to Director-IITTM, payable at
Gwalior.
2. A prospective student should appear for IITTM Admission Test on May 24, 2009.
3. Short-listed students will have to appear for GD and PI during June 19-21, 2009, at
any one of the IITTM centres.
4. Declaration of result by June 24, 2009.
5. Counselling and initial fee deposit during July 11-12, 2009
6. Admission and full fee deposit by July 27, 2009
7. Commencement of teaching July 27, 2009.
Admission Test
Admission test shall be organised at different notified centres on May 24, 2009. The test
shall be of two and a half hours duration. Test shall comprise of multiple choice type
questions in four sections- Language proficiency, general awareness, numerical ability
and reasoning.
Please note
1. Institute shall not be responsible for any postal/ courier delays in correspondence
related to admission process.
2. Fees once deposited shall not be refunded after the completion of admission process.
In case of a candidate withdrawing before the completion of admission process, token
processing fees of Rs. 1000.00 will be deductible.
3. Once a candidate has taken admission in one of the programmes of IITTM at any of
the centres, his/ her admission shall not be transferred to any other programme of the
institute.
4. Admission to hostel is on merit and availability.
5. A candidate/ guardians must declare ailment and medical history, if any, at the time
of admission.
6. Students on taking admission shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by the rules
and regulations of the institute.
7. All matters are to be settled subject to jurisdiction of Madhya Pradesh High Court-
Gwalior Bench.
Reservation of rights
This bulletin is applicable for admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management
(Services), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (International Business), Post
Graduate Diploma in Management (Tourism and Travel), and Post Graduate Diploma in
Management (Leisure) programmes for the academic session 2009-11. However,
Director IITTM reserves the right to make changes in requirements and regulations for
admission, regulation for continuing the courses, contents of the courses, fee charges, or
regulations affecting students, or make any other suitable modifications in any matter
incidental or ancillary thereto, should these be deemed necessary in interest of the
students or profession or the institute. All matters of dispute, regarding the above if any
will be subject to the legal jurisdiction of Gwalior only.