Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Navi Mumbai has introduced a BBA in Tourism Management program under its School of Hospitality Management, aiming to prepare students for careers in the expanding travel and tourism sector.
India’s tourism and hospitality industry is projected to contribute over $511.5 billion to the country’s GDP by 2034, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. The growth of the sector is expected to increase the demand for skilled professionals across travel, aviation, and hospitality services.
The newly launched program at NMIMS Navi Mumbai focuses on combining business education with sector-specific skills and practical exposure to industry operations.
Key Features of the Program
The curriculum has been designed to introduce students to core areas of tourism and travel management while integrating technology-driven learning.
Major academic components include:
- Early specialisation in travel technology, aviation, digital marketing, and artificial intelligence
- Training in reservation and booking systems
- Exposure to tourism analytics and data-driven decision-making
- Opportunities to work on live industry projects
- Internships with travel companies and tourism organisations
Program Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | BBA in Tourism Management |
| Institution | NMIMS Navi Mumbai |
| School | School of Hospitality Management |
| Eligibility | Students from all streams after Class 12 |
| Focus Areas | Tourism, travel technology, aviation, digital marketing |
| Learning Approach | Academic study combined with practical training |
| Industry Scope | Travel, hospitality, aviation, events, tourism services |
Practical Learning and Industry Exposure
The program emphasizes field-based learning to help students understand real-world tourism operations and customer service environments.
| Learning Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Field Visits | Airports, destinations, heritage sites, and hotels |
| Live Projects | Collaboration with travel companies and tourism boards |
| Internships | Industry-based training opportunities |
| Skill Development | Event management and travel operations exposure |
| Tools Training | Reservation systems and tourism analytics |
Career Pathways for Graduates
The program is open to students from all academic streams after Class 12 and prepares them for roles across multiple segments of the tourism and hospitality industry.
Potential career areas include:
- Airlines and aviation services
- Travel and tour operations
- Event management
- Cruise tourism
- Hospitality and hotel management
- Digital travel platforms
- Tourism entrepreneurship
Academic Perspective
According to Shefali Joshi, the program has been designed to address evolving industry requirements and support students in developing professional skills relevant to the global tourism sector.
The institution stated that the course structure combines classroom learning with industry exposure to help students understand tourism operations, customer engagement, and destination management.
