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Head of Department: Aysa İpek Erdoğan

Professors: Sevil Acar Aytekin

Associate Professors: Aysa İpek Erdoğan, Ezgi Erkmen, Ahmet Uşaklı, Evinç Doğan

Assistant Professors: Ezgi Erkmen, Duygu Salman Öztürk, Fani Efthymiadou

Instructors:Nevra Ersarı, Cüneyt Argun Genç., Özlem Kınık*, Ferhat İlker Unsever*, Eylem Fatma Atalay*, Mustafa Devrim Yalçın*, Akgün İlhan*, Arif Kılınçarslan*, Yavuz Selim Güler*

Assistants:Ceren İlayda Başol, Muteber Tuzcu, Umut Gülşen

*Part-time

The Department of Tourism Administration aims to educate and train students for managerial positions in the field of tourism.

The department program offers professional courses which are complemented by courses in economics, finance, marketing, management, communication, behavioral sciences, food and beverage. An industrial training period of minimum 60 workdays during summer months is part of the study. Lectures and seminars conducted by leading practitioners are incorporated into the program to familiarize the students with the industry. Proficiency in a second language in addition to English is also an aim of the program.

Integration with the industry is attained by joint training projects that are of mutual benefit to students and the members of the tourism industry. The research projects assigned to the students during the course of the program are instrumental in developing a theoretical framework. Field studies expose students to the actual operational structure of the industry as well as giving them a chance to make contact with the employers of the service sector.

Established

1996

ISCED Code

34

Educational goals and objectives

1) To educate individuals that will follow new developments and excel in the knowledge,

development and practice of tourism at the international level.

2) To provide graduates that will be candidates for managerial positions in the tourism and

hospitality industry.

3) To give a strong theoretical background in tourism management that enables students to

apply to internationally recognized graduate academic programs

Admission and special requirements

High school diploma and placement through a centralized national university placement

examination.

Certificate of English proficiency is also required.

Acknowledgement of previous learning

Courses completed at students’ previous higher education institution can be transferred upon

the recommendation of the Department and approval by the Faculty Board of Directors.

Graduation requirements

The Bachelor’s Degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all courses in

the curriculum, including a 60 day-internship, and have obtained a cumulative grade point

average of 2.00 out of 4.00 without a failing grade.

Program learning outcomes

1. Show a critical knowledge and understanding of contemporary global tourism from both an applied and an

   academic perspective

2. Acquire a set of core business competencies to effectively manage organizations and capitalize on

   entrepreneurship opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry.

3. Demonstrate a solid understanding of existing knowledge, adopt critical as well as analytical

   approaches towards fads and fashions and identify the true needs of organizations in terms of

   learning and development

4. Critically evaluate and take a leading role in the development of tourism policy and planning

   initiatives

5. Use scientific methods to analyze, critically interpret and carry out research to inform decisions

   and solve problems relevant to business, government and academia

6. Apply the highest ethical standards to sustainably develop and manage all types of capital (social,

   human, financial, etc.) necessary for the progress of tourism and the functioning of its

   organizations

7. Demonstrate commitment to ethical values and the sustainability perspective in the development

   and practice of tourism

8. Recognize the importance of the differences among people and respect for diversity to create a

   more inclusive business environment

9. Apply relevant interpersonal, communication and leadership skills to effectively convey ideas,

   develop strategies, manage people and foster the success of the organization

10. Demonstrate ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively with others as a

    team member or team leader

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