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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

Knowledge of tourism

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

Tourism Manager

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)

1: Will there be an examination?

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.

2: Will I be able to access the study material for free?

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.

3: Will I be able to download the study material?

Swayam offers specially prepared reading materials that can be downloaded and printed by the candidate completely free of cost once they register with Swayam.

4: How long will it take to complete the course?

It will take around 12 weeks approximately to complete this course.

5: Will I receive a certificate?

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.