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Hello I am glad that you have asked a question about switching career and you are not forcing yourself to work in a field you don’t like. First of all list out factors which make you feel bored at the job. I could be uninteresting part of work, prolonged working hours, continuous interaction with people etc. So that you will know what factors shall be avoided for next job profile. Then list out factors that you will to have in your next profile. These two things will help you choose the profile. The options are you can either pursue further education in the field of mass communication an

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Hai Farha.. The course BSc Hospitality Management is meant for students looking for demanding positions in hospitality sector. You can seek job in Hospitals and Hotels. The basic eligibility criteria is to get 50% mark in 12th. Though different institutes may ask for different eligibility. Some of the leading institutes in the Hotel management course are Indian Institute of Hotel Management, lovely Professional University, Christ University, etc. 

Hi ajay,MBA tourism and hospitality /Master's in tourism management both would be a good choice. This will provide you with good opportunities. Whereas doing a regular course will benefit you more unless you have a good job experience or working. Universities providing distance course in tourism: IICT Business school,LucknowAlagappa UniversityUniversity of madrasAnnamalai UniversityMadurai Kamaraj University All the best

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Hi mohit,After bachelor's program you could get a better job option. For good and high paying opportunities MBA tourism is a very good course to pursue. A good qualification will surely land you in a good paying job. write back for any other query.All the best

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Hi Being a very wide field, the scope of employment in tourism sector is very bright. Career opportunities exist both in the public and private sector. In the public sector, there are opportunities in the Directorates and Departments of Tourism of the center and the state as Officers, information assistants, Tourist guides etc. Another good prospectus for qualified tourism professionals are in the private sector with travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, transport and cargo companies etc.Its good to pursue master's degree,to have better opportunities. MBA travel tourism is an exce

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Hello Pooja With increasing travel and tourism opportunities, the scope of hospitality sector will be great. You are thinking about MBA because you are from science stream. However it will be difficult for you to choose MBA specialization if you don’t work for a couple of years. It might increase your confusion after first year. The best option is to take exit and start working in the industry so that you will be able to know which sub-sector and profile you are comfortable with as there are many options like ground staff, kitchen staff, ticket management etc. After that you can decide w

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Dear Jhanavai, » There are graduate , postgraduate, diploma and certification courses available to pursue in this industry.» The eligibility criteria for admission to graduate level courses in Travel and Tourism courses are 10+2 pass with any subjects.» Its preferable to take up graduation in tourism(BTM) with any subjects and then take up masters in Tourism.» This can be helpful in getting into managerial and administrative positions in the industry.» A graduation with any degree followed by a diploma in tourism is also a good way to enter the industry. » A graduation degree in India

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Dear Jhanavi, You do not require any extra qualification to join this sector its the bachelors or masters degree in tourism which would help you to set [a career in tourism][1]. However, The course of study is basically practical and less theory oriented, hence one is advised to enjoy the flow of the course.Ask yourself - Do I enjoy travel and dining in restaurants? Do I want to help other people enjoy themselves? Am I friendly and outgoing? Would I like to work in a hotel, on a cruise,or in a restaurant? If you answered yes to above questions above, you're probably made for the Tourism & Ho

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Hi Shashank, You can try for job in airlines. They are looking for PG Diploma holders in tourism management. You did your masters in tourism management. It is an added point for you. You can go for civil aviation courses also, if you want. I gave you the details of civil aviation courses in your previous question.Check it once.Let me know for further assistance.All the best

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Sndt is one of the best universities for home science.Taking a degree in home science will not just put you in a more acceptable position in the industry but would also open a good number of avenues to explore .

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