Monday, May 26, 2008
In hospitality segment

Madurai: The distance education wing of Madurai Kamaraj University is getting stronger in hospitality segment by launching six new courses in related fields from July this year.

They include postgraduate degree, postgraduate diploma and diploma courses.


Good demand
These new courses have been planned in view of good demand for trained hands and the booming hotel industry, according to S. Vadivelu, Director of Distance Education, MKU.

Courses being launched formally soon are: M. Sc in Tourism and Hospitality Management, PG Diploma in Hotel Management, PG Diploma in Tourism Management, Diploma in Catering Operation, Diploma in Front Office and Accommodation Management, and a diploma course in Food and Beverage Service.

According to Dr. Vadivelu, newer and innovative courses are always in demand and the university is tapping all possible avenues to attract students both from urban and rural areas.

More details about distance education admissions can be had from website - www.mkudde.org Phone: 0452-2459185