Turizm İşletmeciliği Lisans Diploması

 ISCO:08 – 1411.12

 ISCO:08 – 1411.12

With the Tourism Management Department to be established under the Tourism Management Department of Ondokuz Mayıs University, the characteristics stated in the professional knowledge section, which are defined in the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework determined by YÖK, that a person who completes the department should have, will also be provided with the Tourism Management Department.

Similarly, since the individual who will graduate from the department will do a 100-day internship, he/she will also learn the professional standards, practices, detailed knowledge of the profession in his/her field and finding solutions to problems mentioned in the professional knowledge section of the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework.

In the department to be established, all academicians will teach in the fields they are experts in. For example, accounting experts will teach accounting courses and marketing experts will teach marketing courses. Similarly, academicians who are experts in foreign languages ​​will be employed to develop students' foreign language skills and students will be provided with the opportunity to develop their listening and speaking skills in the foreign language laboratory. In this case, it will make significant contributions to the acquisition of the characteristics included in the professional skills section of the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework. In other words, statistics experts will teach statistics courses and in addition to theory, students' professional knowledge will be increased with statistical applications in the computer laboratory. This will contribute to the realization of one of the basic outputs, such as measuring and researching consumer satisfaction, mentioned in the professional skills section of the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework.

One of the most fundamental areas of business administration is undoubtedly management and organization. Within the scope of this course, very important topics such as the characteristics that business managers should have, a holistic perspective on business, motivation, what to do in times of crisis, and management theories are covered. Business activities are divided into main sections such as planning, organizing, directing, coordination and control, and in this way, it is aimed to maximize the efficiency level of the business. With the formation of the department, the aim of “Performing the functions of planning, organizing, coordination, directing and control related to the field”, which is also stated in the professional skills section of the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework, will also be achieved.

One of the important fields of study in tourism is marketing. In the modern world, not only goods and services are included in the field of marketing study, but also destinations, cities and countries are included in the field of marketing study. Tourism is one of the most important sectors that directly/indirectly affect 56 sectors. As a city becomes a destination, all sectors in the city will also start working. Countries such as Spain and Jamaica have chosen tourism as one of the most important building blocks of their development. For all these reasons, individuals who are trained with a solid marketing infrastructure will contribute to the country's tourism and academic life both with the studies they will do academically and with the qualified academic understanding they have received in the sector. Because tourism is also a study subject of service marketing, and one of the most basic parameters of this field is undoubtedly people. When considered as an element of service marketing, the more knowledgeable and educated a person is, the more qualified the service provided will be. For this reason, thanks to the expert academicians in the field of department structuring, they will graduate with the highest level of equipment both academically and in terms of sectoral knowledge.

With the establishment of the Department of Tourism Management, the aim of "raising awareness in society about tourism, creating a tolerant environment for tourists and training a knowledgeable, efficient and qualified workforce with professional training required for the development of the tourism industry and increasing its contribution to the country's economy", as stated in the tourism education department, will be realized.

Education and training are provided in the form of formal or distance education. In addition, practical training is provided as internships or workplace training in touristic enterprises in the private or public sector (enterprises that comply with the conditions specified in the Tourism Faculty Internship Principles).

• Have theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of tourism management, can convey this information in written and oral form, synthesize and interpret this information and produce solutions to problems.
• Knows at least one foreign language (other than English) valid in the field of tourism at a level that allows healthy communication.
• Has awareness of at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) (poverty, hunger, healthy and quality life, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, accessible clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, reduction of inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace, justice and strong institutions, joint efforts for goals)
• Have knowledge about businesses and organizational structures in the field of tourism management, can competently use the automation systems and communication technologies used.
• Have the skills to read, understand, speak and write English.
• Pay attention to personal care, hygiene, clothing and appearance required by the tourism sector.
• Can conduct research in the field, take an active role in the project preparation and implementation process.
• By adopting the principle of lifelong learning, maintains personal and professional development and can solve the problems encountered.
• Recognizes and understands different cultures; communicates effectively with guests and collaborators and demonstrates presentation skills.
• Recognizes, understands and can communicate effectively with all stakeholders of the tourism sector.
• Knows national and international legal regulations and professional standards related to the field of tourism management, has professional responsibility and ethical awareness.

Has advanced level of key competencies listed below.

1. Literacy competency

2. Multilingual competency

3. Competence in tourism sector

4. Academic and practical competency

5. Personal, social and learning to learn competency

6. Entrepreneurial competency

7. Cultural awareness, interaction and expression competency

8. Information technology competency

9. Modern management competency

1. Success grade refers to the equivalent of the raw success grades determined by taking into account the students' mid-term/annual evaluation grades and the grades they receive from the final/annual or make-up exams according to the prescribed weights in the 4-point grading system. Relative or absolute evaluation systems are used in calculating students' success grades. The absolute or relative evaluation systems to be used in units are determined by the proposal of the unit board and the approval of the Senate.
2. The measurement and evaluation principles regarding relative and absolute evaluation systems, the conditions and limits for participation in the calculation of success grades in the relative evaluation system, and the principles regarding success degrees are determined by the Senate.
3. In both evaluation systems, students who do not take a term/year-end or make-up exam for any course and who do not receive at least 50 points out of 100 in this exam are considered unsuccessful. This limit may be changed by the proposal of the relevant unit board and the decision of the Senate. In units where make-up exams are not held and where the emphasis is on in-term evaluation, a minimum grade from the term/year-end exam is not required to be considered successful in the courses.
4. Courses in which the student received KM and G grades are not taken into account in the CGPA calculation.
5. Success grades announced in letters and their weight coefficients / meanings are as follows:

1. The success grades to be applied in the academic units of the university (except the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry) are stated below:

4.00 AA 90-100 Excellent

3.50 BA 85-89 Very good

3.00 BB 75-84 Good

2.50 CB 70-74 Average

2.00 CC 60-69 Sufficient

1.50 DC 40-59 Fail

1.00 DD 20-39 Fail

0.00 FF 0-19 Fail

0.00 FD Absentee

0.00 FG Fail (Did not take the exam)

KM Removed course exemption

G Pass (Non-credit courses)

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• YÖK is responsible for the planning, organization, management and supervision of education, training and other activities carried out in higher education institutions.
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Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Providing Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programmes":

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculum:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.3. The curriculum of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK after being accepted by the relevant Deans Council.

2. Measurement-Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the students is carried out in accordance with the education and training and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK in this regard.

3. Documentation: Undergraduate students who successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions receive a bachelor's degree.

4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions enter the "Institutional Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year in the context of continuous monitoring. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" it has prepared regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions given by accreditation institutions authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality of the qualifications of the programs is assured. YÖKAK carries out regular review activities related to the qualifications determined by the legislation.

Having completed secondary education and being placed in the program by OSYM for Turkish students. Requirements may vary for foreign students.

Individuals with a bachelor's degree can continue their studies in Master's and/or (Integrated) Doctorate programs if they meet the other requirements determined by the universities (ALES score, Foreign Language score).

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Credits Between Programs at Associate Degree and Undergraduate Levels in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Associate Degree Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

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