The programme is launchedwith support from leading travel company Thomas Cook. Agreement was signed between Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. and NMIMS Centre of Learning on April 24, 2008.
As per the arrangement, NMIMS University will be providing the academic inputs to the participants of the Diploma programme, whereas Thomas Cook (India) Limited will be providing the necessary industry exposure to the participants of this course through guest lectures, workshops etc. Students will also be going through a three month internship with Thomas Cook (India) to get the necessary industry exposure.
Dr. N. M. Kondap, Vice Chancellor of SVKMs NMIMS University, said that the unique programme is a blend of concept and application. The programme will certainly address issues like quality, services, knowledge enhancement and skill development with specific reference to Tourism.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Prasanth Nair, President and Head of HR, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. said, It gives us immense pleasure in partnering with NMIMS to develop the Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Tourism. The course which is open for all will prove as a solution to the acute talent shortage in the travel industry as well as address the need of sharpening the managerial skills of the many professionals within the tourism industry.
Thomas Cook (India) offers a variety of travel and related services such as package tours, currency exchange and travel insurance as well as hotel and flight reservations. Thomas Cook has been present in India for over 125 years and operates over 160 offices at various locations in the country and has operations in Sri Lanka and Mauritius. It employs close to 2,500 staff and generated income from operations of Rs 2,862 million for twelve months period (Jan 07 Dec 07).
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The programme is launchedwith support from leading travel company Thomas Cook. Agreement was signed between Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. and NMIMS Centre of Learning on April 24, 2008.
As per the arrangement, NMIMS University will be providing the academic inputs to the participants of the Diploma programme, whereas Thomas Cook (India) Limited will be providing the necessary industry exposure to the participants of this course through guest lectures, workshops etc. Students will also be going through a three month internship with Thomas Cook (India) to get the necessary industry exposure.
Dr. N. M. Kondap, Vice Chancellor of SVKMs NMIMS University, said that the unique programme is a blend of concept and application. The programme will certainly address issues like quality, services, knowledge enhancement and skill development with specific reference to Tourism.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Prasanth Nair, President and Head of HR, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. said, It gives us immense pleasure in partnering with NMIMS to develop the Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Tourism. The course which is open for all will prove as a solution to the acute talent shortage in the travel industry as well as address the need of sharpening the managerial skills of the many professionals within the tourism industry.
Thomas Cook (India) offers a variety of travel and related services such as package tours, currency exchange and travel insurance as well as hotel and flight reservations. Thomas Cook has been present in India for over 125 years and operates over 160 offices at various locations in the country and has operations in Sri Lanka and Mauritius. It employs close to 2,500 staff and generated income from operations of Rs 2,862 million for twelve months period (Jan 07 Dec 07).
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In a move to address the shortage of skilled manpower and develop managerial skills amongst the young professionals for the fast growing Tourism sector, SVKMs NMIMS University has launched a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Tourism)