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Course Details
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a diploma programme in tourism studies in online mode. The Diploma in Tourism Studies online programme is designed to equip students with varied aspects of Tourism creating awareness about tourism, providing basic training in organising Tourism services and paving career opportunities. By pursuing the online Diploma in Tourism Studies from IGNOU, students can make their careers in the Travel and Tourism Industry. The participants can also start their own business in the tourism field and may take up further studies and opt for Bachelor's, Master's and PhD in Tourism Studies.
Programme Offerings
- High-quality education
- Lifelong learning
- skill development
- Personality enhancement
- Job readiness
- Employability
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals who want to join the online Diploma in Tourism Studies at IGNOU must have completed their 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU. The medium of instruction of this course is English only.
Admission Details
After meeting the eligibility criteria, candidates will have to complete the application form online post-registration. They need to duly fill in and sign the online application form, upload the required documents and make the payment of the admission fees.
Candidates must pay attention to the following points before filling up the application form:
All the details must be the same as mentioned in the original documents.
Aspirants can log in to the admission portal only through their registered email ID.
Applicants must have an active and valid email address.
Applicants must use the latest version of the Google Chrome web browser for filling up the online application form.
Details that have to be filled in the registration window
User Name (Used for login)
Applicant's Full Name (As per Educational Documents)
Applicant's Email Address (Please use your own email as it will be used for all official communication)
Password (Minimum 6 characters)
Mobile Number
Captcha Verification
Application Details
In order to fill in the online application form for Diploma in Tourism Studies, candidates must follow the instructions mentioned below:
Go to the official website - https://iop.ignouonline.ac.in/
Select the online Diploma in Tourism Studies
Meet the eligibility criteria
Open the URL - (https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in)
Complete Registration process
Re-login to the system using your ‘User Name’ and ‘Password.’
Fill in the Admission Form online
Upload your recent passport size photograph and signature (maximum size 100KB in JPG format)
Upload scanned copies of the relevant documents (maximum size 200KB each document in JPG/PDF format)
Click on the ‘Declaration’ box
Preview the details entered by you and confirm the details
Pay fees through Credit/Debit card/Net Banking
Preview your application and submit
Download the filled application form and keep a printout for future reference.
The Syllabus
The online Diploma in Tourism Studies syllabus at IGNOU covers important topics essential to enter the travel and tourism sector. The curriculum will provide students with varied aspects of tourism and open a range of career opportunities. Candidates can find the detailed online Diploma in Tourism Studies programme structure below.
Course Structure
- Foundation Course in Tourism (TS-1)
- Tourism Development: Products, Operations and Case Studies (TS-2)
- Management in Tourism (TS-3)
- Tourism Marketing (TS-6)
- Project on Tourism Marketing (PTS-6)
Evaluation Process
The examination at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is conducted in online mode through a multi-tier system of evaluation. The evaluation process includes self-assessment exercises within each unit of study, continuous evaluation through assignments which are tutor-marked, practical assignments, term-end examination, and project work. The evaluation of students will depend upon various instructional activities undertaken by them. Students will be required to write assignment responses compulsorily before appearing for the term-end examination from time to time to complete the programme. They also have to submit tutor-marked assignments (TMA) responses to the Coordinator of the Study Centre concerned to which he/she is attached.
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Online Diploma in Tourism Studies is a one-year degree programme, with a maximum duration of three years.
You need to first visit the official university website and register yourself. After that, you have to complete the application form online, upload the relevant documents and pay the admission fee as required.
The total online Diploma in Tourism Studies fee for Indian students is Rs 4,500. The fee for international students from SAARC and non-SAARC countries is Rs 8,000 and US$300, respectively.
You can pay the course fee online through credit/debit card/ net banking. The university accepts the Visa and Master Cards for making the payment of the programme fee.
After completing the online Diploma in Tourism Studies successfully, you will be able to find employment in the Travel and Tourism Industry. You can even start your own business in this field. You may also take up further studies and go for Bachelor's, Master's and PhD in Tourism Studies.