MA Tourism Management
A 2-year postgraduate programme in tourism policy, destination management, sustainable tourism, and travel enterprise development aligned with India's national tourism goals.
About MA Tourism Management
MA in Tourism Management is a two-year postgraduate programme that prepares students for professional and policy roles in India's vast tourism ecosystem. India's Ministry of Tourism has launched ambitious programmes — Swadesh Darshan 2.0, PRASHAD (pilgrimage rejuvenation), Incredible India 2.0, and Dekho Apna Desh — that require skilled destination managers, sustainable tourism planners, and heritage conservation experts. The programme covers tourism planning, travel trade operations, airline and cruise management, eco-tourism, medical tourism, and tourism research.
Who Should Apply
Graduates interested in destination management and tourism policy, travel trade professionals seeking advanced academic qualification, geography, sociology, or history graduates interested in heritage tourism, and aspirants targeting Ministry of Tourism, ITDC, or state tourism board careers.
What Will You Learn
Tourism planning and destination management, sustainable and eco-tourism, heritage and cultural tourism, travel agency and tour operations management, airline and cruise management, tourism marketing and digital promotion, medical and wellness tourism, tourism law and ethics, tourism research methods, and government tourism policy.
Admission Process
Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognised university, university entrance test or merit list (CUCET / JNU entrance / institution-specific), some universities conduct group discussion and interview.
Frequently Asked Questions About MA Tourism Management
Q. Is MA Tourism Management the same as MBA in Tourism? MA Tourism is academic and policy-oriented; MBA Tourism is business and management focused — both lead to similar career roles.
Q. What government jobs are available after MA Tourism Management? Tourism Officer (Ministry of Tourism), Regional Tourism Development Officer (state boards), and ITDC management positions.
Q. Is tourism a stable career in India? India targets 100 million inbound tourists by 2030; government investment in tourism infrastructure makes it a growing sector.
Q. Can I pursue PhD after MA Tourism Management? Yes — UGC-NET in Tourism Administration & Management qualifies graduates for assistant professor and PhD research positions.
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Hotel Management, Geography, or any discipline with minimum 50% marks; university entrance test or merit-based admission.
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