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D E P A R T M E N T O F T O U R I S M

M A N A G E M E N T ( D T M )

The Department of Tourism Management (DTM) is dedicated to higher
education and research in tourism, hospitality and environmental
Dr. Sarath Munasinghe
sustainability and that pioneered in tourism education in the sphere of Head
higher education of Sri Lanka. Currently, the DTM offers three degree Department of Tourism
Management
programmes - BSc (Honours) in Tourism Management; BSc (Honours) in
EcoBusiness Management; and BSc (Honours) in Hospitality
Management – with compulsory internships and a research component.
These academic programmes are closely linked to national

development. Moreover, the degrees are offered by well-qualified and
experienced scholars and practitioners who are dedicated to developing
students' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and mindsets to suit the current
and future needs of the nation.

BSc (Honours) in Hospitality Management focuses on the diverse
segments of the hospitality industry. BSc (Honours) in Tourism
Management degree concentrates primarily on other areas in tourism,

including, but not limited to, travel agencies, tour operations
(destination management), tourism planning and development, tourism
administration at national and regional levels, and tourism education. SILVER JUBILEE
BSc (Honours) in Eco-Business Management degree focuses on

environment-related issues and concerns, drawing the attention of
corporate giants, governments, and the mass equally. DTM takes pride
in offering this degree as an academic department that pioneered
introducing a degree programme that futuristically blended two

education disciplines – environmental management and business
management - through the Eco-Business label nearly two decades
before today.

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