6. IGNOU MTTM Project
The IGNOU MTTM Project is a compulsory research project for students of the Master of Tourism & Travel Management programme offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University. This project is generally submitted under course code MTTM-16 and requires a field-based tourism research study. 🌍✈️
Below is a complete detailed guide.
1. Objective of IGNOU MTTM Project 🎯
The project aims to:
- Develop research skills in tourism
- Conduct field-based tourism study
- Analyse tourism services
- Suggest improvements
Typical project length: 70–100 pages (Master level)
2. Select Suitable Project Topic 🧠
Choose topic related to tourism, travel, hospitality, or destination management.
Example Topics
- Tourism potential of a destination
- Tourist satisfaction analysis
- Eco-tourism development
- Impact of digital marketing on tourism
- Travel agency service quality
- Hotel customer satisfaction
- Heritage tourism development
- Religious tourism study
✔ Tip: Choose practical topic with easy data collection
3. Prepare Synopsis (Project Proposal) 📝
You must first prepare Synopsis.
Synopsis Format
- Title of project
- Introduction
- Objectives of study
- Research methodology
- Sample size
- Data collection method
- Tools for analysis
- Expected outcome
Example:
- Topic: Tourist satisfaction in Delhi
- Sample: 60 tourists
- Method: Questionnaire survey
- Tool: Percentage analysis
4. Get Synopsis Approved ✔
- Submit synopsis to Project Guide / Study Centre
- Wait for approval
- Start project only after approval
This is mandatory. ⚠
5. Data Collection 📊
Primary Data
- Tourist questionnaire
- Interview with travel agencies
- Hotel survey
Secondary Data
- Tourism department websites
- Reports
- Books
- Journals
Recommended sample size:
- 50–100 respondents
6. MTTM Project Report Format 📚
Chapter 1 – Introduction
- Background of study
- Need of study
- Objectives
- Scope
- Limitations
Chapter 2 – Literature Review
- Previous studies
- Concept explanation
Chapter 3 – Research Methodology
- Research design
- Sample size
- Data collection method
- Tools used
Chapter 4 – Data Analysis
- Tables
- Charts
- Interpretation
Chapter 5 – Findings & Suggestions
- Findings
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
7. Mandatory Pages 📄
- Title Page
- Certificate (Guide)
- Declaration
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
8. Ending Pages 📑
- Bibliography
- Annexure
- Questionnaire
- Photos (optional)
9. Formatting Guidelines ✍
- Font: Times New Roman
- Size: 12
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margin: Left 1.5 inch
- Page numbers bottom
10. Binding Instructions 📘
- Hard bound
- Black or Blue cover
- Single side printing
11. Submission Process 📦
Submit to:
- Study centre OR
- Regional centre
Attach:
- Guide certificate
- Approved synopsis
12. Evaluation Criteria 🧾
Marks based on:
- Topic relevance
- Field work
- Data collection
- Analysis quality
- Presentation
13. Ideal Timeline ⏳
- Topic selection → 2 days
- Synopsis → 3 days
- Approval → 7 days
- Data collection → 6 days
- Analysis → 4 days
- Writing → 7 days
Total ≈ 4 weeks
14. Common Mistakes to Avoid ⚠
❌ No field work
❌ No data analysis
❌ Copy paste content
❌ Very small sample
❌ Missing certificate
15. Standard IGNOU MTTM Project Structure
- Title Page
- Certificate
- Declaration
- Acknowledgement
- Contents
- Chapter 1 – Introduction
- Chapter 2 – Literature Review
- Chapter 3 – Methodology
- Chapter 4 – Analysis
- Chapter 5 – Findings
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Annexure