Department of Travel - Tourism and Recreation Services
An associate degree programme training qualified technicians in Travel - Tourism and Recreation Services.
Who Is It For?
The Travel - Tourism and Recreation Services program is suitable for students who are inclined toward hands-on work, wish to acquire practical skills in their field, and aim to quickly adapt to industry.
Quick Summary
- 2 Years associate degree program
- Full-time education in Turkish
- Internship and practice opportunity
- Industry-oriented applied education
- Transfer to bachelor's program through DGS
- Comprehensive curriculum in Travel - Tourism and Recreation Services
About the Department
It was founded in 2008-2009 Academic Year as a department of Economics and Administrative Programmes under the name of Tourism Animation. Since the Academic Year of 2010-2011 it has been renamed with the decision of YOK as Travelling Tourism and Entertainment Services Department Tourism Animation Programme.
Students who completed the programme successfully are given Associate’s Degree of Tourism Animation.
There is one year compulsory English Prep-Class. Prep-class is not included in two-year education period.
Students who have passed all of the courses in the curriculum that are 120ECTS and have achieved a cumulative gross point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 and have completed the compulsory practical placement period of 40 days will graduate from the programme.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Travel - Tourism and Recreation Services program can work as technicians and mid-level professionals in public institutions and the private sector. They may also continue to bachelor's degree programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS).