The Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM) course affiliated with Tribhuvan University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the ever growing travel and tourism industry. This undergraduate program blends theoretical with practical knowledge and experience to produce competent tourism professionals who can excel in various sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry. The course is spread over four years (eight semesters) with six-month long internship in the eighth semester.
Program Objectives:
- To provide students understanding of the fundamental, operational and managerial aspects of travel and tourism industry.
- To develop technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills necessary for effective tourism operation and management.
- To equip students with tech-friendly environment and enhance their hard and soft skills.
- To prepare students for advanced studies in tourism and hospitality management so they can lead and deliver the best to the tourism and hospitality industry.
Career Scope:
BTTM graduates are in high demand globally in various tourism and hospitality sectors such as; travel agencies, tour operators, hotels, airlines and aviation, tourism projects, cruise lines, transport companies, destination management companies, cargo agencies, tourism institutes, academician, academic research, government tourism organizations and many more.
Curricular Structure:
The BTTM Program requires completing 126 credits. The curricular structure of the program comprises of the following four separate course components:
| Compulsory Courses | 39 Credit |
| Core Courses | 72 Credit |
| Industrial Attachment and Placement | 12 Credit |
| Elective Course (Any One) | 3 Credit |
Join us at NATHM and embark on a transformative journey that will shape your future as a leader in the dynamic world of tourism and hospitality operations and management.
Compulsory Courses
| ENG 101 English I | 3 Credit |
| MGT 101 Principles of Management | 3 Credit |
| ITC 101 Computer and Information Technology | 3 Credit |
| SOC 151 Nepalese Society and Politics | 3 Credit |
| ENG 151 English II | 3 Credit |
| ACC 151 Financial Accounting | 3 Credit |
| MGT 151 Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management | 3 Credit |
| ACC 201 Cost and Management Accountancy | 3 Credit |
| FIN 251 Financial Management | 3 Credit |
| MGT 301 Entrepreneurship | 3 Credit |
| STT 301 Statistics | 3 Credit |
| RCH 351 Research Methodology and Research Project | 3 Credit |
| MGT 351 Strategic Management | 3 Credit |
Core Courses
| TTM 101 Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism | 3 Credit |
| TTM 102 Values and Spirituality in Tourism | 3 Credit |
| TTM 103 Hospitality Operations and Management | 3 Credit |
| TTM 151 Tourism in Nepal | 3 Credit |
| TTM 152 Travel Service Operations and Management I | 3 Credit |
| TTM 153 Airlines Ticketing and Fare Construction | 3 Credit |
| TTM 201 Adventure Tourism | 3 Credit |
| TTM 202 Tourism Marketing | 3 Credit |
| TTM 203 Language I: French/Chinese | 3 Credit |
| TTM 204 Global Distribution System and E-ticketing | 3 Credit |
| TTM 205 Travel Service Operations and Management II | 3 Credit |
| TTM 251 Language II: French/Chinese | 3 Credit |
| TTM 252 Tour Guiding and Interpretation | 3 Credit |
| TTM 253 Tourism Destination Development and Management | 3 Credit |
| TTM 254 Electronic Tourism | 3 Credit |
| TTM 301 Air Cargo Management | 3 Credit |
| TTM 302 Tourism Economics | 3 Credit |
| TTM 303 Tourism Geography | 3 Credit |
| TTM 351 Eco-Tourism | 3 Credit |
| TTM 352 Tourism Planning and Policies | 3 Credit |
| TTM 353 MICE Tourism | 3 Credit |
| TTM 401 Sustainable Tourism Development | 3 Credit |
| TTM 402 Cultural Tourism | 3 Credit |
| TTM 403 Tourism Legislation | 3 Credit |
Industrial Attachment
| TTM 491 Industrial attachment | 9 Credit |
| TTM 492 Internship Report | 3 Credit |
Electives Courses (Any One of the following)
| ELT 436 Tourism and Aviation | 3 Credit |
| ELT 437 Spiritual Tourism | 3 Credit |
| ELT 438 Airlines Operation and Management | 3 Credit |
| ELT 439 Travel Photography and Videography | 3 Credit |
Other fees
- All applicable examination fees, to be determined by Tribhuvan University, must be paid before each semester examinations.
- Cost for tours & excursions, sport events, cultural function etc. shall be calculated and collected on a pro-rata basis from the students at the time of event.
- The cost of the designated uniform and journals shall be borne by the students
- In case of accidents and injuries inflicted upon the students, the academy will provide First Aid treatment as available at the academy
- The additional fee should be borne by students for the internship program inside or outside Nepal, if applicable.Occupy supervisory positions in the hotel and catering industry with adequate management skills and knowledge
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates applying for admission to BTTM program must have:
- Successfully completed twelve-year schooling or its equivalent from any university, board or institution recognized by Tribhuvan University;
- Minimum D grade in each subject of Grade 11 and 12 with CGPA 1.80 or more / Minimum D+ grade in each subject of grade 11 and 12 with CGPA 1.80 or more who passed in 2078 or before 2078 / Secured at least second division in the 10+2, PCL or equivalent program;
- Complied with all the application procedures.
Admission Criteria
Written Test:
Applicants are required to appear in the entrance test commonly known as Central Management Admission Test (CMAT) conducted by the Faculty of Management. The test will follow the international testing pattern and standards. It includes the areas like:
- Verbal Ability
- Quantitative Ability
- Logical Reasoning
- General Awareness
There shall be altogether one hundred (100) objective questions in the CMAT containing twenty (25) questions in each section with a total weight of 100 marks. Student must secure a minimum of 40% in the CMAT in order to qualify for the interview.
Interview:
Only short-listed candidates from the written test will be interviewed and selected for admission. Candidates selected for admission will have to produce original certificates /testimonials for all examinations passed at the time of admission.
Examination, Evaluation and Grading System
The BTTM program will be executed through the semester system. There will be altogether eight semesters required to complete the regular program. The internal (ongoing) evaluation and the external end-semester examination shall carry 40% and 60% weightage respectively for theory-based courses. The internal (ongoing) evaluation, the external end-semester examination and external practical examination shall carry 20%, 30% and 50% weightage respectively for practical-based courses. The final grade of the student shall be determined on the overall performance in the internal and external examinations.
The internal (ongoing) evaluation shall be conducted by the Campus/College. The internal (ongoing) evaluation is conducted through continuous monitoring of the student’s periodic assessments and progress reports. Classroom assignments, home assignments, unit tests, mid-terminal tests, end-semester tests etc. are the tools to measure student knowledge, skill, and ability. Similarly, attendance, punctuality, discipline, grooming and overall behavior of the students are also used to assess the learners' achievement.
The external end-semester examination is conducted through written tests at the end of each semester and shall be conducted by the Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University.
The 50% marks of external practical examination of different subjects will be conducted through the following:
Subject | Practical |
Values and Spirituality in Tourism | Report based on auto ethnography |
Computer and Information Technology | Practical examination |
Travel Service Operations and Management I | Field visit report & presentation |
Airlines Ticketing and Fare Construction | Practical examination |
Language I : French/Chinese | Viva voce |
Global Distribution System | Practical examination |
Travel Service Operations and Management II | Practical examination |
Language II: French/Chinese | Viva voce |
Tour Guiding and Interpretation | Tour commentary |
Electronic Tourism | Project work & presentation |
Air Cargo Management | Practical examination |
Tourism Geography | Field visit report |
Travel Photography and Videography | Travel Blog/Vlog |
Evaluation of the external practical examination shall be conducted jointly by the internal examiners (concerned subject faculty of college) and external examiners (appointed by FoM, TU). Students must secure a grade point of 3.0 with Letter grade 'B' in order to pass in the practical examination.
The evaluation of the Industrial Exposure program will be carried out by concerned University, College and Industry. 80% of the total evaluation shall be done by the industry and remaining 20% shall be jointly evaluated by the University and the College.
Passing Grade and grading system
The final evaluation of students is done through the examination conducted by Tribhuvan University. Students must secure a minimum of grade ‘B’ or Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 in the internal evaluation in order to qualify to appear in the semester examination. In order to pass the semester examination, the student must secure a minimum of grade ‘B” or the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00. The grading system shall be as follows:
Letter Grade | Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) | Marks Obtained in Percent | Divisions/Remarks |
A | 4.00 | 90 – 100 | Distinction |
A- | 3.70 – 3.99 | 80 - 89.9 | Very Good |
B+ | 3.30 – 3.69 | 70 – 79.9 | First Division |
B | 3.00 – 3.29 | 60 – 69.9 | Second Division |
B- | 2.70 – 2.99 | 50 – 59.9 | Pass in Individual Subject |
F | Below 2.70 | Below 50 | Fail |
Failing in a Course:
In case of failure in one or more courses at the end-semester examinations, students can appear in a make-up/chance examination to be arranged in subsequent semester.
Admission procedure
The students aspiring to join BHM is screened through two stages of admission tests. In the first stage, the interested candidates should appear for the CMAT conducted by Tribhuvan University. To appear in this test, applicants should fill application form enclosing the following documents:
- Marksheet & Character certificate of SLC/SEE
- Transcript, Character Certificate and Migration Certificate of 10+2
- Two recent passport size photographs
The applicants securing more than 40% marks in CMAT are eligible to appear for the second stage of admission test. The second stage of admission test consists of Group Discussion & Personal Interview.On the basis of cumulative marks obtained by the students calculated on the basis of 30% from the score of 10+2, 50% from the CMAT and 20% marks from the Group Discussion and Personal Interview; a merit list is published and the qualified candidates can get admission in the BHM programs at NATHM.
Graduation Requirements
The BTTM Program extends over eight semesters (four academic years). The BTTM degree is awarded upon the successful completion of all the following requirements specified by the curriculum:
- Successful completion of 126 credit hours as prescribed by the course with minimum passing grade in all subject with GPA 3.
- Successful completion of Industrial Exposure with minimum of grade 'B'.
- Completion of courses for the fulfillment of BTTM Program must occur within seven years from the date of initial registration to the program.
Attendance Requirements
- Students are required to have a minimum of 80% attendance in Theory and Practical classes of each subject to qualify for end-semester examination.
- Students are also required to have a minimum 80% attendance during Industrial Exposure in Eighth semester.
Industrial Exposure and Internship Report
The students are required to complete their Industrial Exposure and Internship during the eighth semester for minimum of 20 weeks. The internship placement allows the students to access the future prospective employment opportunities through trainings and professional exposures at the global level partner industries located in Nepal and abroad.
During the industrial exposure, the students would be attached to acclaimed Travel agencies, Trekking agencies, Rafting agencies, Airlines, Hotels, National and International tourism-related associations, Government agencies, Adventure companies and other hospitality-based industries. The students should maintain a weekly logbook in the prescribed format of Tribhuvan University. The logbook has to be duly signed and stamped by the authority of the respective department of the attached industry. The students must prepare and submit an internship report upon the completion of industrial exposure and attend viva voce for the fulfillment of the BTTM degree.
Credit Transfers and Withdrawal
- The program allows students to transfer the credits earned by them in similar program of other universities recognized by Tribhuvan University.
- A student who has partially completed the BTTM program and would like to discontinue his/her studies shall also be allowed to withdraw from the program. In such cases, a certificate specifying the credit earned by the student in the program shall be provided.
