Online MBA in Travel and Tourism Management from Chandigarh University
MBA with Travel and Tourism Management specialisation from Chandigarh University. UGC DEB approved. NAAC A+ accredited.
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About This Specialisation
Travel and Tourism is one of India's largest employment sectors, contributing over 7% of GDP and employing more than 80 million people directly and indirectly. India's tourism industry is expanding rapidly through the government's Swadesh Darshan and Dekho Apna Desh initiatives, international medical tourism, and the growth of luxury and experiential travel.
Chandigarh University Online's Travel and Tourism Management MBA combines management fundamentals with industry-specific subjects: tourism economics and industry structure, tourism marketing, geography and international tourism, tourism concepts and impact assessment, travel agency management, and tourism policy planning. The programme prepares graduates for both the operational and strategic dimensions of tourism management.
For Tier 2 enrollees, PwC's Hospitality and Tourism advisory practice advises hotel chains, tourism boards, and travel technology companies on commercial strategy, digital transformation, and sustainability. Co-taught modules bring advisory frameworks directly applicable to tourism management roles.
Chandigarh University holds NIRF #19 overall and NIRF #32 in Management 2025, NAAC A+ accredited. EdifyEdu verifies data independently and takes no commission from any university.
Semester 3 and 4 — Travel and Tourism Management Subjects
Semester 3
Semester 4
Sem 1-2 shared core subjects across all Chandigarh MBA specialisations. See the main Chandigarh Online MBA page for core subject list.
Who Hires Travel and Tourism Management MBAs
Travel and Tourism MBA graduates from Chandigarh University Online are hired across India's hospitality and tourism sector:
Industries: Hotel chains, travel agencies, OTAs, tourism boards, airlines, cruise lines, medical tourism, and adventure tourism operators
Entry-level roles: Travel Consultant, Tourism Marketing Executive, Destination Manager (junior), Hotel Sales Executive, OTA Account Manager
Mid-level roles (3-5 years experience): Tourism Manager, Destination Marketing Manager, Travel Agency Manager, Hotel General Manager (operations), Tourism Development Officer
Senior roles (7+ years): Director of Tourism (state board), VP Operations (travel company), Head of Destination Marketing, COO (hospitality group)
Top hiring organisations: MakeMyTrip, Yatra, Thomas Cook India, Cox and Kings, IRCTC Tourism, Incredible India campaign operators, state tourism development corporations, Taj Hotels, Marriott India, OYO Hotels, Club Mahindra, and government tourism boards across major tourism states
Skills You Develop
The Travel and Tourism Management specialisation builds skills that hospitality and tourism employers require at manager level:
- Tourism Marketing: OTA partnership management, destination SEO, social media for tourism, and international tourism campaign management
- Tourism Economics: impact assessment methodology, tourism satellite accounts basics, and economic feasibility for tourism projects
- Travel Operations: GDS system navigation (Amadeus/Sabre basics), IATA documentation, visa facilitation, and tour costing
- Policy and Planning: tourism master plan structure, PPP framework basics, and heritage tourism regulatory compliance
- Sustainable Tourism: GSTC certification basics, carbon footprint for travel products, community benefit mapping, and responsible tourism reporting
- Destination Development: tourism cluster design, tourist circuit planning, and tourism infrastructure project coordination
Soft skills: Presenting destination marketing plans to state tourism boards and hotel investors, managing international tourist complaints across language barriers, building OTA and travel trade partnerships, and communicating sustainability commitments to premium travel market segments.
How Chandigarh University Compares for Travel and Tourism Management
Comparing Chandigarh Online MBA Travel and Tourism Management against peer programmes:
vs Amity Online MBA Tourism Management: Amity has a strong hospitality and tourism brand with NIRF #22. CU's NIRF #19 gives it a marginal ranking advantage. CU Tier 2's PwC Hospitality advisory content adds a consulting and commercial strategy perspective Amity does not offer. Fee: CU Rs 1,65,000 Tier 1 vs Amity's higher fee.
vs UPES Online MBA International Business: UPES International Business at Rs 1,75,000-2,20,000 covers global trade, international business strategy, and cross-border operations. It includes content relevant to inbound tourism policy and global hospitality management. CU's dedicated Travel and Tourism MBA adds Heritage Tourism Management, Tourism Policy and Economics, and destination marketing subjects not available in a general international business track. For professionals targeting tourism boards, OTAs, and government tourism ministry roles, CU's dedicated specialisation is more appropriate.
vs standalone tourism management certificates: Certificates from IATA or state tourism institutes cover operational skills. The CU MBA in Travel and Tourism Management gives both the management credential for corporate and government roles and the sector-specific knowledge that certificates lack. NAAC A+ from a NIRF-ranked university is required for tourism board and government tourism officer roles.
Fees and Payment
The Chandigarh University Online MBA in Travel and Tourism Management offers 2 program tiers based on certification bundle:
- Actual program fee: Rs 2,20,000
- 25% Early Bird Scholarship: Rs 1,65,000 net payable (Rs 55,000 savings)
- Payment options:
- Annual: Rs 82,500 per year x 2 years
- Semester-wise: Rs 41,250 per semester x 4 semesters
- Full upfront: Rs 1,65,000 one-time
- Included certification: Harvard Business Publishing certificate
- Actual program fee: Rs 2,20,000 (same base fee)
- 18% Early Bird Scholarship: Rs 1,80,400 net payable (Rs 39,600 savings)
- Payment options:
- Annual: Rs 90,200 per year x 2 years
- Semester-wise: Rs 45,100 per semester x 4 semesters
- Full upfront: Rs 1,80,400 one-time
- Included certifications (3):
2. CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification preparation
3. Harvard Business Publishing certificate
- Registration fee: Rs 1,000 (one-time, non-refundable)
Zero-cost EMI: Available directly through Chandigarh University (no external marketing partner or NBFC intermediary, a differentiator among Indian online MBAs). Contact our counsellor for current tenure options (6, 12, 18, or 24 months).
Early Bird Scholarship terms: Availability varies by admission cycle. The 25% Tier 1 scholarship and 18% Tier 2 scholarship are currently active but subject to timing. Reconfirm eligibility with our counsellor before enrolment.
EdifyEdu reconfirms fees with Chandigarh University each quarter. Please reconfirm current tier options, Early Bird eligibility, and fees with our counsellor before any payment. Fees listed are indicative.
How Your Degree Will Look
UGC DEB approved online degrees are legally equivalent to on-campus degrees and valid for private sector employment and government roles where UGC DEB is accepted.
Graduates receive a Chandigarh University MBA degree certificate with Travel and Tourism Management noted on the marksheet, issued under UGC-DEB 2020 standards. NIRF #19 and NAAC A+ credentials are recognised by tourism boards, hospitality chains, and travel company employers.
Tier 1 graduates receive the Harvard Business Publishing certificate. Tier 2 graduates additionally receive PwC Hospitality and Tourism advisory co-teaching acknowledgement and CAPM certification preparation, strengthening profiles for destination development, tourism policy, and travel company management roles. DigiLocker verification is available.
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Talk to counsellorStudent Reviews — Travel and Tourism Management
Three verified reviews from Chandigarh University Online MBA Travel and Tourism Management alumni. Ratings reflect individual experience.
I work with a state tourism development corporation. The Tourism Policy Planning and Development subject covered PPP models, master planning frameworks, and Ministry of Tourism scheme structures I use directly. Tourism Economics gave me the impact assessment tools my organisation requires for project proposals. PwC advisory content (Tier 2) added commercial credibility to my presentations. Harvard Business Publishing certificate was noted positively by senior officers.
Liked: Tourism Policy and Planning subject directly applicable to my state tourism board work
Disliked: GDS systems content needed more hands-on Amadeus training material
I was running a small travel agency and enrolled to formalise my management skills. Tourism Marketing subject covered OTA strategy and destination digital marketing which improved our B2C acquisition. Travel Agency Management covered GDS basics and IATA documentation accurately. Zero-cost EMI through CU made the investment manageable. NAAC A+ from NIRF #19 CU improved our credibility with hotel and airline partners.
Liked: Tourism Marketing and OTA strategy content directly useful for our travel startup
Disliked: International tourism geography needed more adventure and eco-tourism specific depth
The Tourism Concept and Impact subject on sustainable tourism was the most forward-looking part of the programme. Overtourism case studies and community impact assessment tools are directly relevant to Himachal Pradesh tourism management. NIRF #19 and NAAC A+ credential from CU carries weight in government tourism sector applications. Good programme for tourism professionals in North India's growing tourism market.
Liked: Sustainable tourism content covered GSTC standards and responsible tourism frameworks
Disliked: Medical tourism and wellness tourism needed a dedicated module
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Chandigarh University's premium tier includes full MBA modules co-created and co-taught by PwC industry experts. This is unmatched among Indian online MBAs - most offer only generic curriculum. PwC-taught modules are particularly valuable for Travel and Tourism professionals targeting roles at tourism consulting firms, destination management companies, or hospitality groups that work with global advisory firms. The PwC partnership is included in Tier 2 (premium) at Rs 1,80,400 net.
Choose Travel and Tourism Management If... / Consider Alternatives If...
Choose This If
- You work in travel, tourism, hospitality, or tourism policy and want a NIRF #19, NAAC A+ MBA credential.
- You want PwC Hospitality advisory content and CAPM preparation (Tier 2) for tourism management roles.
- You need a management degree for government tourism board or tourism authority roles.
- You prefer zero-cost EMI directly through the university.
Consider Alternatives If
- →You specifically need a hospitality brand like IHM or Welcomgroup for luxury hotel chain management.
- →You are targeting IATA-certified travel agency operations roles where a trade certification is the primary credential.
- →Your budget is under Rs 1.2 lakh and a lower-fee NAAC A++ alternative is acceptable.