B.VOC TOURISM AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
ABOUT DEPARTMENT
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College with almost eight decades of experience in higher education and training and with the strong industry-academia linkages.It is the first college in the city of Mumbai to be granted permission by UGC to start a KAUSHAL Centre in August 2015 and thus B.Voc Tourism and Travel Management Program was started under KAUSHAL scheme.
B. Voc. Tourism and Travel Management is recognized by UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION under
National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF, level 4-7), as also by the University of Mumbai. The
Course is conducted in association with leading tourism organizations in India who are actively involved in curriculum development and student training. Certification by the National Skill Development Council, Govt of India, further provides a pan-India recognition for the Course.
COURSE INTRODUCTION
The course provides for multiple exit points at different levels:
• Diploma (1 Year)
• Advanced Diploma (2 Years)
• B.Voc Degree in Tourism and Travel Management (3 years)
DEPARTMENT FEATURES
Course Highlights:
• Multiple exit points
• Dual examinations at University as well as Nation level
• Credit based Grading system to emphasize skilling in three academic years
• Application - based Skill component in sync with theory - based General component
• Skill and personality enhancement through workshops, trainings, seminars with industry
Experts
- Field and industrial visits as a part of all three years
- Emphasis on personality development and skill enhancement
• Creating industry ready candidates through Internship program
- Compulsory internship period during semester IV as a part of graded paper
- Students are motivated to cultivate their competitiveness and widen their career prospects further refine their skillset
- Soft skill training in form of Grooming and Etiquettes, Communication skills and understanding managerial aspects for professional approach
- Engendering spirit of Research and innovation through research projects in tourism industry
A unique blend of academic instruction and practical experiences exposes students in this program to the many facets of the growing tourism management industry. Abiding to the ‘Skill India’ motto of the GoI, Ruia College aims to bring out skilled professionals in the industry and make positive use of the dispensable manpower to strengthen the country’s economy
SCOPE:
- Working with a travel agency in different departments like sales, products, operations, Post sales, Visas, marketing
- Job opportunities with tour operators
- Job opportunities in destination management companies
- Job opportunities with state tourism boards and other tourism organizations
- Opportunities with Airlines for City offices, front offices, Revenue Management, Reservations and airport
- Opportunities with hotels and travel desks
- Varied options for working with online portals
PROGRAMME OFFERED:
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PROGRAMME NAME
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DEGREE / DIPLOMA / CERTIFICATE
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AIDED / SELF- FINANCED
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YEAR OF STARTING
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INTAKE
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1.
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B.Voc Tourism and Travel Management
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Degree
(03 Yrs)
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Self- Financed
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2014-15
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50
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FACULTY DETAILS
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FACULTY NAME
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DESIGNATION
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QUALIFICATIONS
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SUBJECT EXPERTISE
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1.
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Ms. Amrita Gokhale
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Asst Professor and Head
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B.A., Political Science
Post Graduate
Diploma in Tourism and Travel Industry Management
10 years experience in the Travel Industry with reputed corporates
04 years of teaching experienceexperience
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Tourism related subjects like Tourism Overview, World Geography, Business Communication, GDS, Airlines
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2.
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Ms. Urmi Paralikar
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Asst. professor
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M.A., History
Certification in Foreign Languages: French and Chinese (Mandarin),Japanese, Italian
03 years teaching experience
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History, Communication skills
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DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
SEMINARS ORGANIZED
- Half Day Seminar conducted – Guest Speakers: Ms. Sunila Patil and Mr. Neil Patil , BoD Veena World India Pvt. Ltd
WORKSHOPS
Tourism Overview
- Corporate Ready Workshop for grooming and business Etiquettes
Field Visits
Heritage walk of Colonial Mumbai
Half Day visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site at Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus with a licensed guide
Visit to Travel Trade Fair and IITM
Visit to Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board for understanding the functioning and different upcoming circuits.
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Intercollegiate Competition under Departmental Festival titled Yatra La Vista giving students event management experience
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
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YEAR
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STUDENT NAME
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ACHIEVEMENTS
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2016-17`
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Shubham Vanmala
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01st Position for Rangoli competition organized by MoT for World Tourism Day – 2016
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2016-17`
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Vinay Kolge
Samruddhi Gawli
Saurabh Mumbaikar
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03rd Position for Short film, World Tourism Day Activity conducted by GICED
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2017-18
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Mugdha Pokhare
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01st Position for Rangoli competition organized by MoT for World Tourism Day – 2017
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2017-18
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SY B.Voc TTM
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Cultural Leader Trophy for participation and securing position by intercollegiate B.Voc Fest organized by Jhunjhunwala College - 2017
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2017-18
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Aishwarya Jadhav
Abhishek Kadam
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Secured 03rd Position in T Quiz organized by GICED, sponsored by TourKraft
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2017-18
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Sargam Shah
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K.Shrikumar Trophy for academic excellence
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STUDENT PLACEMENTS
B.Voc TTM
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ACADEMIC YEAR
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STUDENT NAME
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COMPANIES
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2017-18
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Shriya Joshi
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Veena World Pvt.Ltd
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2017-18
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Sargam Shah
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Veena World Pvt.Ltd
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2017-18
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Ashish Thomas
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Veena World Pvt.Ltd
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2017-18
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Dhanashree Achrekar
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Veena World Pvt.Ltd
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2017-18
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Mahek Padhiar
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MPTDC
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- Currently 49 students are working with corporates as a part of 04 months internship program.