Candidates have to appear in an All-India level entrance test for doing the courses which are required in Travel and Tourism industries, However the qualification criteria differs from one industry to other:

* Bachelor’s Degree course in Airlines, Tourism & Hospitality Management.

* Bachelor in Tourism Administration

* Bachelor in Tourism Studies

* Bachelor in Tourism Management

* PG Diploma in Tourism Studies

* PG Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management

* PG Diploma in Tourism & Leisure Management

* PG program in Travel & Tourism

* Master in Tourism Administration

* MBA in Tourism & Hospitality Management

* PG Diploma course in Tourism Management

* MA in Tourism Management

* Master in Tourism Management
Career Opportunities

Different Sectors require a candidate who has done the course in Travel and Tourism Industry. The tourism department need counter staff, marketing staff, tour guides, tour planners, reservation staff etc. for the people going on vacation or on the business trips. For this purpose, companies required ample amount of candidates. These professionals provide information regarding the tourist places and help you in planning the tour to their customers. The demand of Tourism & Travel courses are also increases because hotel industries have also opened gates for such candidates. Many other different sectors today need those candidates who have done the course in this field.

Following qualifications are required along with different segments of BPO sector in which such qualifications required:

* At Call-Centre- good communication skills, understanding of accents, team leadership and basic knowledge of computers.

* Date Search & Integration- good command over language, computer and analytical skills

* Human Resource Services – policies of HR of a particular country along with its rules and regulations

* Design & Engineering- having knowledge of technical and engineering design and having computer skills

* Animation- knowledge of computer graphics, good drawing skills and creativity

* Translation , Localization and Medical Transcription- knowledge of medical terms, good communication skills, basic computer knowledge

* Finance and Accounting- knowing national or international accounting rules

* Network consultancy and Management- basic computer skills, knowledge of networking concepts and hardware

* Market Research- knowledge of sales and marketing concepts

* Remote Education- knowledge of the given subject, having computer and language skills

* Remote Customer Interaction- good command over language and understanding of the accent

Training

Many companies who are top rankers in providing various training to the candidates on the basis of different criterias. The companies which provides such training are Convergys, Daksh e-service, Zenta, WSN Group, Tracmail, Mphasis, HCL technologies, GTL Ltd, Wipro Spectramind, EXL, ICICI onesource, Sutherland Technologies and many more.
Career Opportunities

A career in a BPO sector is very easy as it provide in-house training to their employees. Basically a candidate must be graduate in any branch can get job in BPO sector. Moreover no academic specialization is required and there is no specific age bar in this field. The employees also get good salaries along with some extra benefits on the basis of target completion, performance, attendance, over all behavior etc. BPO sector try to attract the youngsters by providing them transport facilities. Because of all the above mentioned merits many people are willing to make their career in this field

Educational Courses
Admission to a 5-year integrated M.Tech programme offered by IITs, Delhi and Kharagpur, is through a Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) held for students who have completed 10+2 or equivalent exam with physics, chemistry and mathematics and is one of the most sought after courses. Besides various universities and colleges also conduct conventional courses in the field. While B.Sc. is of 3-year duration, B.Tech. takes 4 years. It takes 2 years to complete the MSc course. The integrated M.Tech programme offered by IIT Delhi is for 5 years, while at IIT Kharagpur it is 5 and a half years. The course guarantees immediate absorption after completion due to its rich content and excellent background.
Job Opportunities
Candidates with a Post graduation qualification in biotechnology are employed in leading pharmaceutical companies. In chemical, as well as agricultural and allied industries Biotechnologists are also employed in the areas of planning, production, management of bio-processing industries, organic and chemical industries in pollution control activities Employed large scale in research labs, run by government as well as corporate sectors

Remuneration
Initial remuneration in corporate sector for candidates is in range of 25000/- to 35000/- Rs per month for an IIT graduate and Rs. 10000-15000/- for B.Sc. /B.tech graduates from other universities. These are only figures for freshers and go up significantly as one gains experience. Career in government sector and laboratories offers stable and decent life style.

Personal attributes
High level of intelligence, ability to concentrate, inquisitive mind, determination, perseverance, ability for team work, imagination, innovation and originality, systematic and methodical approach, attention to minutest details, objectivity and resourcefulness are some of the vital attributes for success in the field

The plethora of 24/7 TV channels and a large number of news papers and the consequent need to be the first to break the big story has led to an increased demand for electronic media reporters spread over every nook and corner of the country bringing stories and scoops into our living rooms. It has also led to increased demand for other supporting staff such as camera men, electronics and sound engineers and technicians, content providers, researcher and presenters etc.

Print Media also requires professionals from various fields such as editors, sub editors, proof readers, content writers, field reporters, critics, photo journalists, columnists, specialists in various fields, cartoonists, feature writers, correspondents and people in sales and marketing side. There are plenty of opportunities and the growing awareness level among people is only going to make more demands on the profession.
Success in the field depends upon your aptitude and willingness to put in long hours at a stretch. Stress levels in the field are high and so are benefits and compensation packages. The first and foremost requirement is excellent communication skills- both written and spoken, flair for language, confidence levels, presence of mind, a sense of responsibility and willingness to cover unchartered path.

Various universities and private colleges alike offer degrees, diplomas and post graduate diplomas in mass communication and media which are very handy to carve a career in the field.

For those of you who want to be a part of the exciting and exhilarating field of journalism as well for those who are guided by a desire to unravel the truth for the overall good of the society, it is never too late to be a part of this industry. There are enough opportunities for various skill sets and the growing interests and larger number of TV channels, radio channels and various publications are only making life more exciting for professionals in the field. It is a nice career and one which will give you immense satisfaction for ushering in change for the better

Secretarial Audit:
A large number of companies are going for secretarial audit to keep track of practices and processes being followed by the company in these areas. The idea is to see that internal audit trail is maintained and the investors and shareholders are also entitled to good services.

Corporate Law:
This is the core areas of specialization of company secretaries and one of the most lucrative career opportunities available to them. A good number of experience and willingness to keep oneself abreast of the latest developments in the field can fetch very good returns to persons expert in the area.

Corporate Advisory Services:
The services of Company secretaries are also utilized in the areas of corporate restructuring, capital reorganization, mergers and acquisitions, takeovers and compliance etc.
Certification:
A number of regulatory requirements such as corporate governance compliance etc. require certificate from the practicing company secretaries and is a good opportunity to professionals.

Audit and Inspection:
Services of Company secretaries are also much in demand in case of complex audit of company records and minutes of meeting and other areas where compliance with various statues is required.

Investment Banking:
Whenever a company is coming out with initial public offer or a rights offer or a mutual fund brings out it new fund offer, it has to file a draft prospectus and comply with regulatory requirements relating to full and adequate disclosure and that nothing is omitted. Company secretaries help management prepare these documents and see that requirement is complied with.

Compliance:
Company Secretary is the chief compliance officer of many companies and is required to ensure compliance with all the legal requirements. He also acts as a liaison officer of the company with lawyers in case of any court case or other legal matters. He is the chief corporate legal advisor of the management in terms of corporate law and securities laws.

Thos who want to pursue a career in the field are expected to have a strong conceptual base in Corporate Law and be well conversant with listing requirements, SEBI Regulations, statutory compliances, investor services, secretarial procedures and corporate governance norms.

In addition, excellent communication skills are a prerequisite. Aspirants for a career in the Secretarial function should demonstrate the drive and commitment to keep abreast of developments in the legislative environment and the willingness to expand bandwidth through contemporary learning.