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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The tourism and travel industry contributes significantly to the country's economic development since it can be perceived from both the business and the leisure perspective. India is one of the oldest civilisations and has a rich cultural heritage with very diverse features. The Tourism Resources of India programme offered by Swayam focuses on how the nature and history of India make it an appealing tourist destination.
The Tourism Resources of India course talks about the diverse landscapes of India, varieties of mountains, hills, and valleys, and more. The curriculum features an overview of the famous monuments, sea-sides, traditional art and dances, and diverse festivals in India. Belonging to the category of multidisciplinary training it is an elective course intended for undergraduate students.
Professor H. Rajshekhar, a professor of Tourism and Commerce at the University of Mysore, teaches the course. Swayam's Tourism Resources of India programme takes around 12 weeks to complete. The training is entirely online, rife with video lectures, assignments, and quizzes for self-assessment. You will also receive a certificate once you take the certification examination and secure the marks that meet the eligibility criteria.
The Highlights
- Multidisciplinary course
- Course material can be accessed free of cost
- Online course
- Tests and quizzes available
- Elective course
- Video tutorials
- Study material (Downloadable and can be printed)
- Undergraduate-level
- Available in regional languages
- Certificate available
- End-term examination for certification
Programme Offerings
- Online Course
- Lectures
- Downloadable Reading Material
- Assignments And Quizzes
- end term examination
- Certificate
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Mysore University |
Eligibility Criteria
To receive the certificate for the Tourism Resources of India course, the candidate must sit for an end-term examination which will be taken offline and in the presence of a proctor. The candidate must also secure 40% marks in this examination, along with 40% marks in the in-course assessments.
What you will learn
The candidates will have adequate knowledge about the following, once they complete the Tourism Resources of India programme from Swayam:
- An idea about Indian tourism and what the country has to offer.
- Understanding and managing tourism products.
- Cultural tourism of India and the various traditional Indian art forms.
- Ecotourism and its business advantages.
- The environmental impact of ecotourism, the conservation of ecology and natural tourism resources.
Who it is for
The Tourism Resources of India course by Swayam is an elective course, mainly intended for students who are undergraduates and are interested in the tourism department of India.
Admission Details
Step 1) The first step for joining the Tourism Resources of India course is to visit the course page.
Step 2) Proceed with the admission process by clicking on the 'Sign in/Register' tab.
Step 3) Create an account with a username and password and sign-up with Swayam to proceed with the course.
Application Details
No application form details are provided for the Tourism Resources of India online course. However, the candidate needs to fill up a registration form to appear for the end-term examination.
The Syllabus
- Indian Tourism- General Introduction
- Understanding Tourism Products Part I
- Understanding Tourism Products Part II
- Managing Tourism Products Part I
- Managing Tourism Products Part II
- Tourism Products of India part I
- Tourism Products of India part II
- Tourism Products of India Part III
- Tourism Products of India Part IV
- Cultural Tourism in India
- Fairs and Festivals of India
- Indian Classical Dances
- Indian Folk Dances and Music traditions
- Fairs and festival in India-Part II
- Indian Paintings
- Handicrafts of India
- Museums in India
- Architectural Heritage of India
- Impact of Cultural Tourism
- Heritage and Pilgrim Destinations of North India
- Spiritual and Heritage destinations of South India
- Heritage and Spiritual Tourism in Central and West India
- Important Tourist destinations of East India
- Basic Properties of Ecology
- Tourism and Ecology Linkage
- Global Concern
- Nature-based destinations of North India
- Hill stations and wildlife tourism in South India
- Beaches, hill stations, and wildlife tourism in Central and West India
- Wildlife and Beach Tourism in Eastern India
- Conservation of Ecology
- Natural and Other Tourism Resources
- Eco-Tourism development
- Business of Ecotourism
- Tourism and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Ecological Planning
- Tourism and Sustainable Development
- Tourism Destination Carrying capacity
- International Tourism Products Part – I
- Indian Tourism Policy, Luxury Trains
- International Tourism Products Part – II
Instructors
Mysore University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The programme will have in-course internal assessments and tests, which is compulsory for the candidates to take. There is also an end-term examination, but it is optional.
You can access all the course video lectures and study materials for free. You just have to sign-up or register with Swayam and enrol for the course to access the course materials.
Swayam offers specially prepared reading materials that can be downloaded and printed by the candidate completely free of cost once they register with Swayam.
It will take around 12 weeks approximately to complete this course.
You will receive a certificate once you complete all the course lectures and in-course assignments, and once you take the examination for certification and secure the minimum marks required for eligibility.