Department of Tourism Management
An undergraduate programme training specialists in Tourism Management.
Who Is It For?
Suitable for students with an interest in the field and analytical thinking skills.
Quick Summary
- 4 Years bachelor's degree program
- Full-time education in Turkish
- Internship and practice opportunity
- Comprehensive curriculum in Tourism Management
About the Department
Aim of tourism management department is to train the executive candidates that the tourism industry is in need of. In this context, both training students in business management and tourism management with operational knowledge, skill and practice and get through them to advanced level of management knowledge, analytical thinking, social relations, hence graduate them as a self-confident individuals.
Department of Tourism Management educates students being knowledgeable and having the ability to use conceptual and practical knowledge on an advanced level. Graduates will have the ability to :
· Take responsibility and work independently
· use advanced information technology and speak a foreign language at least on B1 level
· Develop effective communication and relationship with stakeholders
· Improve him/herself continuously and follow tourism-related local, national and international developments
· Act in accordance with social, cultural, scientific and ethical values.
Graduates of this program can work in businesses operating within the tourism industry such as, hotels, travel agencies, transportation companies, food and beverage companies, yacht-marina companies, and entertainment businesses at operational and managerial level. They can also plan their career in other areas of the service sector such as banking, insurance, hospital management, and retail businesses. In addition, they can be a government employee if they get required score from Public Personnel Selection Exam (KPSS). In addition, they can work in vocational schools as an instructor if they fulfill the conditions in the regulations.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can find employment in public institutions, private sector companies, research centers, and non-governmental organizations.