BTM Syllabus and Subjects
Duration
3 Years
Average Fees
INR 10,000 to INR 2 LPA
Updated on Jan 4, 2023 by Lisha Gupta
Updated on Jan 4, 2023 by Lisha Gupta
Bachelor of Tourism Management syllabus is a three-year undergraduate course in tourism management. The syllabus and subjects are divided into six semesters. The syllabus includes Transport Management, Tourism Documentation, Principles Of Management, HRM In Tourism, Tourism Administration In India, Projects, and many more.
Semester Wise BTM Syllabus
The BTM course aims to ensure that the students have all the exposure in covering everything from tourism management to administration and food & beverage. BTM course is a comprehensive study about the study of tour planning, accommodation, ticketing, food & beverages, feedbacks, etc. Semester-wise BTM subjects list are given in the table below:
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Semester I |
Semester II |
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English (Compulsory) |
English (Compulsory) |
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Hindi (compulsory) |
Geography of Tourism |
|
Business Environment for Tourism |
Geography of Tourism |
|
Introduction to Tourism |
Transport Management |
|
Tourism Product of India (Natural) |
Tourism Documentation |
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Tourism Product of India (Cultural) |
Haryana Tourism |
|
Semester III |
Semester IV |
|
English (Compulsory) |
English |
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Tourism in India |
Pilgrimage Tourism |
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Hotel Business |
Principles of Management |
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HRM in Tourism |
Tourism Marketing |
|
Computer Applications in Tourism |
Tourism Marketing |
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Communication Skills & Personality Development |
An Introduction to Travel Agency & Tour Operation Business in India |
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Computer Applications in Tourism |
Communicative English |
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Field – Trip Report & Viva-Voce |
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Semester V |
Semester VI |
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English |
English II |
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Impacts of Tourism |
Tourism Administration in India |
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Accounting for Tourism |
Economics of Tourism |
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Sustainable Tourism |
Adventure Tourism |
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Entrepreneurship in Tourism |
Tourist Guiding |
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International Tourism |
Salesmanship in Tourism
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On the job Training Report & Viva – Voice |
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BTM Subjects
The BTM course offers both theoretical and practical aspects of the study. BTM subjects like Transport Management, Tourism Documentation, Principles Of Management, HRM In Tourism, Tourism Administration In India, and many more are taught in the course curriculum. The course curriculum includes theoretical and practical subjects. The compulsory subjects include:
- English
- Hindi
- Geography of Tourism
- Tourism Marketing
- International Tourism
BTM Course Structure
BTM course structure includes both theory and practical papers aspects of the study. The course structure is made in such a way that both classroom training and practicals are included in the course curriculum. The course structure is given below:
- VI Semesters
- Core Subjects
- Job Training
- Practical Subjects
- Projects
BTM Teaching Methodology and Techniques
The course curriculum takes into account different teaching methods. Classroom learning includes practical sessions for students. Students who are passionate about studying tourism, exploring different locations, and planning the tour packages with its management professionally in the future. Listed below are the teaching methodology and strategies in general:
- Practical & Live sessions
- Guest Lectures, Seminars, and Workshop
- Industrial Visit
- Group Assignment and Discussion
- Projects/Viva
BTM Projects
Research Projects are given to students to understand the concepts and help students in getting hands-on experience. Projects and job training are to be completed by the end of the fifth semester. Some popular BTM projects topics are:
- The Impact Of Transportation In The Tourism Industry
- Role Of Religion On Tourism Industry
- Assessing The Challenges Facing Small Scale Hotels
- The Impact Of Destination Image On Tourist Satisfaction, And Destination Loyalty
- Assessing The Challenges Of Hospitality And Tourism Industry
BTM Reference Books
BTM books are available both online and offline by many authors and publications. Reference books are meant for gaining an in-depth understanding of concepts. Books on Tourism Management for academic purposes differ according to subjects. Some of the reference books for the course in BTM are:
|
Books |
Authors |
| The Competitive Destination |
J. R. Brent Ritchie |
| Community Development Through Tourism |
Sue Beeton |
|
Dictionary for Air Travel and Tourism Activities |
Homero Martinez |
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Business Travel |
Rob Davidson |
