Department of Tourism Management

Undergraduate programme training specialists in tourism management and hospitality.

FacultyAnamur School of Applied Technology and Management
Duration4 Years
DegreeBachelor's Degree
LanguageTurkish
InternshipMandatory
Programme TypeFull-Time

Who Is It For?

The Tourism Management program is suitable for students who are interested in travel and different cultures, have strong communication skills, possess service-oriented thinking capacity, are willing to learn foreign languages, and can adapt to a dynamic working environment. Individuals with developed organization and planning skills, a sense of hospitality, and aptitude for teamwork have the potential to succeed in this program.

Quick Summary

  • 4-year undergraduate program
  • Full-time education in Turkish
  • Mandatory internship
  • Erasmus exchange program opportunity
  • Double major and minor options
  • Curriculum focused on hotel management, travel agency operations, and tourism marketing

About the Department

The Department of Tourism Management at Anamur School of Applied Technology and Management trains qualified managers and specialists needed by the tourism sector. The program offers comprehensive education in areas such as hospitality management, travel and tour operations, food and beverage management, tourism marketing, and destination planning. Students acquire both business management knowledge and operational skills specific to the tourism sector. Anamur's location on the Mediterranean coast and the region's tourism potential provide advantages for hands-on education. The curriculum is updated in line with industry developments and international standards. Mandatory internship, Erasmus exchange program, double major, and minor options offer students various development opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Tourism Management program graduates find employment opportunities in hotels and resorts, travel agencies, tour operators, airline companies, food and beverage enterprises, congress and event organization companies, and public institutions in the tourism field. Additionally, academic career paths through graduate education are available.

What Will You Learn?

Understanding management and operational processes of hospitality enterprises
Developing tourism marketing and digital marketing strategies
Managing travel agency and tour operator operations
Planning food and beverage services and conducting cost control
Learning destination management and tourism planning principles
Interpreting tourism economics and sectoral analyses
Understanding and applying sustainable tourism principles
Planning congress, meeting, and event organization
Understanding customer relationship management and service quality standards
Understanding tourism legislation and sectoral regulations

Competencies You Will Gain

Ability to manage tourism enterprises at a strategic level
Competency in developing and implementing marketing strategies
Ability to coordinate hospitality and food-beverage operations
Financial analysis and budget management competency
Customer satisfaction and service quality management skills
Competency in communicating in a professional foreign language
Ability to use tourism technologies and reservation systems
Team management and leadership competency
Problem-solving and crisis management skills
Competency in integrating sustainability principles into tourism practices

Educational Opportunities

FACILITY #1

Industry experience through mandatory internship at hotels and tourism enterprises

FACILITY #2

Study abroad and internship opportunity through the Erasmus exchange program

FACILITY #3

Interdisciplinary development through double major and minor programs

FACILITY #4

Collaboration and practice opportunities with regional tourism enterprises

FACILITY #5

Seminars and conferences with industry professionals

FACILITY #6

Participation in tourism fairs and sectoral events

FACILITY #7

Hotel management systems training through simulation applications

FACILITY #8

Opportunities to participate in regional and national tourism projects

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