About Dept. of Commerce (Travel and Tourism)

Department of Commerce- Tourism, is a program with the twin benefits of learning Commerce and tourism. B. Com Vocational: Tourism is a dynamic and job-oriented undergraduate program spanning a period of three years.

Upon completion, the graduates are presented with multiple opportunities in commerce/ tourism and hospitality/management careers and higher education. Classroom teaching is augmented with presentations, discussions, workshops, study tours, visits to centres of heritage and culture to provide a holistic approach. The course equips the students professionally by providing ample opportunities and connecting with professional bodies and associations through internships in tourism and hospitality sectors.

The department also provides job-oriented student enrichment programmes such as Nationally recognized KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation ) Certification which is honoured and recognized by Tourism industry throughout the nation.

With the help of placement committee, we aim to achieve excellent placements for our graduates. We also strive to cultivate long-standing relationships with potential employers from commerce, tourism and travel management sectors. Our graduates are placed in all commerce and tourism related jobs such as accounting consultants, tax consultants, tour managers, tourism officers, airlrepresentativesine , airline ground staff, tourist information centre managers and travel agency managers, customer service managers, event managers, hotel managers, marketing executives and outdoor activities managers. Some of our graduates also choose to be self-made entrepreneurs. The dedicated faculty members of the department work vibrantly in imparting the most refined education and creating a truly practical learning experience.

Vision:

The Vision of the Department of Commerce, Travel, and Tourism is to act as a catalyst of change in creating socially responsible intellectuals and creative leaders in the commerce and tourism sector through quality education.

Mission:

• To provide a thorough understanding of the components of the tourism industry and acquire knowledge and information pertaining to the industry.

• To help students acquire practical skills in all major arenas of the industry.

• To orient and equip students with travel management skills for their age.