PG Courses

PG Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

The PG Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is designed to prepare students for tourism and hospitality sector on the one hand and to provide them job opportunity in this very promising sector on the other hand. After going through this course students will be able to understand the basic concept and principles of Tourism and hospitality management as well as practical management skills. Along with this, they will be able to faster the ethical, sustainable and entrepreneurial business culture in themselves. They will also be able to use the required skills in order to promote this sector. It will be essential for the student to learn the functional knowledge of one foreign and one Indian language. The languages can be changed in each year.

Duration   : 01 year (02 Semesters)
Eligibility  : Graduate from any recognized university with minimum 50 % marks *
* relaxation as per Govt. rules
Course Fee   : Rs. 30,000/-
Course offered at  : Thiruvananthapuram, Malayattur, Thalassery

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Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing

The program aims at developing an overall understanding of digital marketing / online marketing platforms, mainly web analytics, social media tools, marketing through search engines, search engine optimisation, mobile marketing, email marketing, digital display marketing, content marketing etc. The course covers usage of WEBSITE which can help to generate leads and build a brand, Learning to DESIGN social media creatives, social media marketing using Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, Pinterest, Quora, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING through paid media campaigns VIDEO marketing - producing, publishing, and promoting videos for business ideas SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION for getting relevant traffic in website and converting them to business.

Duration   : 10 Months classroom study and 2 months internship
Eligibility  : Any graduate
Course offered at  : KITTS, Thiruvananthapuram

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Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations in Tourism at KITTS Thiruvananthapuram

The PG Diploma in Public Relations in Tourism is designed to prepare students to effectively communicate for connecting tourism organisations with the public. The students after completing the course will be able to acquire knowledge and skills in tourism management, public relations, communication, marketing, information technology etc. The qualification prescribed for Tourist Information Officer by the Kerala Public Service Commission is "Bachelors Degree of University" or its equivalent qualifications and successful completion (Pass) of the Certificate Course in Tourism Public Relation from a recognised University or Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies or Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management.

Duration: 2 Semesters (10 months + 2 months internship)
Eligibility: Graduation
Fees: Rs. 30,000/- + GST (18%) per Semester
Application Fee: Rs. 400/- + GST (18%)
The course will be conducted at KITTS Thiruvananthapuram.

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MBA (Travel & Tourism)

The two year full-time MBA (Travel & Tourism) equip the students with management skills and professionalism to suit the requirements of tourism industry and the service sector. The programme consists of four semesters of six months each, spread across two years. The course integrates an academic knowledge of management studies with its applications in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Those who are interested can specialise in Travel and Tour operations, Hospitality or Systems. Add on international certificates in German & French and hands on experience in organizing international events are the specialities of the programme. The course is affiliated to University of Kerala and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Admission Requirements

The candidates must have completed a valid and recognized Graduate degree program in any discipline and should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Those who appear for the final year examination can also apply. He or she should be of amicable nature, and should be willing to travel, meet people and work in a service and customer-oriented industry. The applicant should possess good communication and presentation skills and excellent command of English language.

Admission Procedure

Admission to the MBA programme is based on KMAT/CMAT score, group discussion and personal interview. Candidates who have taken any of the test may apply with their valid scores and other relevant certificates. The application form and prospectus can be obtained in our website by remitting a DD for Rs. 400/- drawn in favour of Director KITTS payable at Thiruvananthapuram to the following address.


The Director,
Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies,
Residency Compound, Thycaud P.O.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Pin: 695 014.

The application fee will not be refunded in any case.
Eligible candidates will be called for Group Discussion and personal interview to be held at KITTS, Thiruvananthapuram.
The fee per semester is Rs. 45,000/-, to be paid before the commencement of each semester. A refundable caution deposit of Rs.1000/- has to be paid at the time of admission. Top

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