Est. 2014

The long felt need to align higher education with emerging needs of the economy was fulfilled by the scheme of Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) launched by University Grants Commission (UGC) in the year 2014. This is a 3 year program with multiple exits such as Diploma, Advanced Diploma and a Degree. The programme is focused on preparing graduates/diploma holders acquire necessary job market skills enabling them to gain appropriate employment or become entrepreneurs.

St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), was granted the Bachelor of Vocation Programme in two streams, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT and TOURISM starting from the academic year 2014-15.

B.Voc. (Tourism)

India’s vast natural, historical and cultural diversity is poorly tapped by the tourism industry. According to one source, India’s position stands at 41 internationally and 11 in the Asia-Pacific region. While the Government and other agencies look into the infrastructural and other essentials for Tourism development, we see lacunae in the availability of well-trained Tour guides, Managers, Operators to develop the vast potential for Tourism that India has to offer. Besides, the concept of Tourism and hospitality management has now widened to include Event Management of both short and long programmes for corporate groups, educational institutes etc. This service-based industry requires (besides cognitive, creative and core-competency skills in the practical and organizational aspects of the industry) crucial and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. The syllabus covers everything from business communication to event management skills.

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