Introduction
Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM) at Tribhuvan University (TU) is a four-year (8-semesters) undergraduate (Bachelor’s) program aims to prepare students for careers in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries.
BTTM provides in-depth theoretical with practical training, including internships, to develop professional skills in tourism operations, customer service, tour guiding, and sustainable tourism for particularly relevant for tourism-driven countries like Nepal. 
BTTM Subjects and Semesters
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
5th Semester
6th Semester
7th Semester
8th Semester
SubjectsBachelor In Application Semester & Subjects
1. English
2. Hospitality Operations and Management
3. Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism
4. Principles of Management
5. Computer and Information Technology
6. Values and Spirituality in Tourism
1. Airlines Ticketing and Fare Construction
2. Travel Service Operations Management I
3. Tourism in Nepal
4. Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
5. English II
6. Financial Accounting
1. Cost and Management Accountancy
2. Tourism Marketing
3. Global Distribution System and E-ticketing
4. Travel Service Operations and Management II
5. Language-I(French/Chinese)
6. Adventure Tourism
1. Nepalese Society and Politics
2. Financial Management
3. Language-II(French/Chinese)
4. Tour Guiding and Interpretation
5. Tourism Destination Development and Management
6. Electronic Tourism
1. Statistics
2. Entrepreneurship
3. Air Cargo Management
4. Tourism Economics
5. Tourism geography
1. Strategic Management
2. Research Methodology and Research project
3. Eco-Tourism
4. Tourism Planning and Policies
5. MICE Tourism
1. Sustainable Tourism Development
2. Cultural Tourism
3. Tourism Legislation
4. Elective-I (Anyone)
1. Tourism Legislation
2. Strategic Management for Travel and Tourism
3. Culture heritage and Religion Tourism
4. Elective I
5. Elective II
1. Tourism and Aviation
2. Spiritual Tourism
3. Airlines Operation and Management
4. Travel Photography and Videography
Eligibility
You must fulfill some minimum criteria set by the Faculty of Management(FoM), TU to enroll in this course. Some BTTM eligibility criteria are:
- Attend and pass the BTTM Entrance Exam (CMAT) conducted by FoM.
- Grade 12 (any faculty) with:
- Minimum D grade in each subject of grade 11 and 12 with CGPA 1.80 .
- Minimum D+ grade in each subject of grade 11 and 12 with CGPA 1.80 (passed brfore 2079) .
- Second Division (40-60%) for non-grading system.
- Similar requirements a for PCL or Diploma students.
- A-Level:
- with Minimum E grade
Shortlisted candidates (based on CMAT score) will be interviewed for final selection by college you have selected.
Overview
BTTM covers from core business subjects like Management, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource Management, economics with specialized tourism courses such as Travel Operations, Tour Guiding, Airline Ticketing, Destination Development, and Sustainable Tourism.
Students also gain exposure to Eco-tourism, Adventure Tourism, Event Management, and Tourism Law. Through language training, internships, and practical modules like GDS systems and air cargo, BTTM equips students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience needed for dynamic careers in the travel and tourism industry.
Career
With BTTM, you’ll master real-world skills like tour planning, customer service management, digital ticketing systems, and sustainable tourism strategies through internships, field visits, and hands-on training. This empowers you to become anything from a Travel Consultant or Tour Operations Manager to an Airline Executive, Event Planner, or even start your own travel agency. You’ll gain the confidence and expertise to thrive in diverse roles across the tourism and hospitality industry—both in Nepal and internationally.
Fees
BTTM college fees range between Rs. 1 lakhs to 4 lakhs. There are less BTTM colleges affilated to Tribhuvan University under 10
Overall
- Offered by: Tribhuvan University (Faculty of Management)
- Duration: 4 years (8 semesters*)
- Students: 1-2k
- Fees: Rs. 3,00,000 (Average)
- Eligibility: Minimum D grade or Second Division