About the Department
Department of Tourism Management
The Department of Tourism Management at Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU), Nellore, stands as a premier centre of academic excellence dedicated to nurturing the next generation of tourism and hospitality professionals. Established with a vision to address the growing demand for skilled human resources in the booming tourism and hospitality sector, the department offers a comprehensive MBA programme specializing in Tourism Management.
Our Vision
To be a nationally recognized centre of excellence in tourism education, research, and training, producing competent professionals who can lead the tourism and hospitality industry with innovation, sustainability, and ethical practices.
Our Mission
To provide quality education in tourism management through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical training; to foster research and innovation in emerging areas of tourism; to build industry-academia partnerships that enhance employability; and to promote sustainable tourism practices that benefit communities and the environment.
Programme Overview — MBA (Tourism Management)
The two-year full-time MBA programme in Tourism Management is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in management principles alongside specialized knowledge in tourism, travel, and hospitality. The curriculum is carefully crafted in alignment with industry needs and University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.
Key Features of the Programme
- Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Courses covering tourism planning, destination management, hospitality operations, travel agency management, airline ticketing, event management, and digital marketing in tourism.
- Practical Exposure: Mandatory industrial training, field visits to tourist destinations, hotels, resorts, and heritage sites across India.
- Research Focus: Students are encouraged to undertake dissertations on contemporary tourism issues including sustainable tourism, ecotourism, rural tourism, medical tourism, and heritage conservation.
- Skill Development: Workshops, seminars, guest lectures by industry experts, soft skills training, and personality development programmes.
- Placement Support: Dedicated placement assistance connecting graduates with leading tourism enterprises, hotel chains, airlines, travel agencies, and government tourism departments.
Infrastructure & Facilities
The department is equipped with modern classrooms, a well-stocked library with extensive collections of tourism and management literature, computer laboratories with internet connectivity, and dedicated seminar halls. Students have access to the central library of Vikrama Simhapuri University, digital resources, and online journal databases.
Achievements
Since its inception, the department has produced numerous successful alumni who are working in prominent positions across the tourism and hospitality industry in India and abroad. The department regularly organizes national and state-level seminars, workshops, and conferences on contemporary tourism topics, contributing to the academic discourse in the field.
Location Advantage — Nellore
Situated in the historic city of Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, the department benefits from its proximity to numerous tourist attractions including Mypadu Beach, Penchalakona, Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, Pulicat Lake, and the rich temple heritage of the region. This strategic location provides students with first-hand exposure to diverse tourism resources, from beach tourism and wildlife tourism to pilgrimage and heritage tourism.