TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

 

Program Profile

The tourism sector, which has an important place in the service sector, is growing day by day in our country and its importance for the economy of our country is increasing day by day. In our country, there is a continuous increase in the number of people participating in tourism activities and the number of enterprises operating in the field of tourism. Depending on this increase, the demand for qualified labor force in the tourism sector, which is already a sector based largely on manpower, is increasing even more. The aim of the Tourism and Hotel Management Program is to train self-confident individuals who have the basic level of knowledge about the field, equipped with the ability to use and analyze the information they have acquired, can work at all levels of a tourism business, attach importance to ethical values, have strong social relations and communication skills, think positively, are prone to teamwork, closely follow the developments in the sector and the world. Profile of the Programme The main objective of the Tourism and Hotel Management Program is to train qualified professionals who can be employed in all areas of the tourism sector, especially in the field of hospitality management. Depending on this goal, our academic and administrative staff work with great devotion to ensure that our students receive the highest quality education in both theoretical and practical areas. In this program, General Tourism, Tourism Marketing, General-Vocational and Second Foreign Language, Hotel Management, Front Office Management, Housekeeping Management, Food and Beverage Services Management and Management, Kitchen Services Management, Food and Beverage Service Techniques, Human Resources Management, Congress and Fair Organization, Cost Analysis in Tourism Enterprises etc. courses are given to our students.

Qualification Awarded

Qualification Awarded Students who successfully complete all of the courses available in the program (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS) and obtain a weighted grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 are awarded an associate degree in the field of TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT.

Proficiency Level

Qualification Level Associate Degree

Admission and Registration Requirements

Admission and Registration Requirements The registration of candidates to vocational schools is made in accordance with the principles to be determined by the Council of Higher Education and the Interuniversity Council. Registration to the university is done by the candidate himself/herself. However, the registrations of those with justified and valid excuses can also be made by their relatives. A student ID card is given to the student who is definitely enrolled in the university. For registration to Vocational Schools; 1) To be a graduate of high school or equivalent vocational school; the equivalence of diplomas obtained from foreign high schools must be approved by the Ministry of National Education, 2) As a result of the Student Selection and Placement Examination (ÖSYS), it is required to be placed in the Tourism and Hotel Management Program with the central placement system in that academic year. Documents required for registration: 1) High school and equivalent school diploma 2) Placement result document made by OSYM
 

Qualification Requirements and Rules

Qualification Requirements and Regulations In order to obtain an associate degree in the field of Tourism and Hotel Management, students must successfully complete all of the compulsory and elective courses (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS) and achieve a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.

Program Outcomes

 

PO-1 Defines the basic concepts related to tourism and hotel management.

PO-2 Know the legal regulations and professional standards in the field of tourism and hotel management.

PO-3 Knows the internal and external environmental factors that affect tourism and hotel businesses.

PO-4 Know how accommodation, food and beverage and other services provided in hotel businesses are organized and presented.

PO-5 Know at least one foreign language at the level of European Language Portfolio A2.

PO-6 Easily apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in school and internship studies in the sector.

PO-7 Know how computer automation systems used in tourism and hotel businesses work and use these systems.

PO-8 Use the foreign language knowledge acquired in school and internship studies in the sector.

PO-9 With the theoretical and practical experience gained, analyze the problems encountered in the sector and produce solutions.

PO-10 Have high communication power and adapt to teamwork.

PO-11 Establish effective and healthy communication with subordinates and superiors.

PO-12 Have the ability to work under work intensity, stress and pressure.

PO-13 Know the applications of menu planning, food production, kitchen services management, service services, banquet organizations under the food and beverage department in hotel businesses and take an active role in these applications.

PO-14 Know and apply reservation taking, room sales, customer welcoming, account processing, accounting and recording procedures.

PO-15 Participates in teamwork as a team member in sales marketing, congress and fair organizations.

PO-16 Know and apply housekeeping management, room and general area cleaning, laundry management, use and control of cleaning products.

PO-17 Help their colleagues and ensure their development by continuously training their subordinates.

 

PO-18 Respectful to their superiors and fully fulfill the tasks they receive from them and produce their own solutions in times of crisis.

PO-19 Prepare reports related to their duties and present them to their superiors.

PO-20 In unusual situations, they help their colleagues by fulfilling tasks other than their own duties.

PO-21 Adheres to national and ethical values, and adheres to these values in his/her work.

PO-22 Continuously follow the innovations related to the profession and continuously improve themselves.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Occupational Profiles of Graduates Graduates can easily find jobs in all tourism businesses, especially in hotel businesses, food and beverage businesses, large touristic cruise ships, banquet, congress and fair organization companies, as well as in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Tourism Provincial Directorates and Municipalities.

Access to Higher Degree Programs

Access to Further Studies Candidates who have successfully completed their associate degree education can make vertical transfer to undergraduate programs related to their fields, provided that they are successful in the DGS (Vertical Transfer Exam) exam. They can also make vertical transfer directly to the relevant undergraduate programs of Open Education Faculties without an exam.

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