Turizm İşletmeciliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The aim is to prepare and educate qualified human resources—equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills—to meet the needs of the tourism industry at local, national, and international levels. It seeks to instill in individuals the capacity to establish, manage, and develop tourism enterprises for themselves and others; to be innovative and entrepreneurial; to effectively utilize modern technologies pertinent to their field; to work well in teams; to master tourism management; and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the planning, organizing, executing, coordinating, and controlling functions of tourism business management in the areas of production, marketing, finance, human resources, and accounting.

Tourism management program teaching objectives ;
PTO 1: To train competent and professional employees at the operational level who can provide customer satisfaction-oriented service in tourism enterprises,
PTO 2: To train managers who can make strategic decisions, have innovative and leadership qualities in accommodation, travel, food and beverage, recreation and other tourism enterprises,
PTO 3: To train individuals who are sensitive about sustainability and environmental awareness in the tourism sector and who can develop social responsibility projects,
PTO 4: To train internationally competitive specialists in the field of tourism management who have a good command of cultural diversity and global tourism trends,
PTO 5: To train tourism professionals who can use information technologies effectively, think analytically and produce innovative solutions.

The educational process is carried out through two main components: theoretical and practical. While theoretical training is generally conducted in a classroom setting, practical training takes place in specialized areas such as beverage production laboratories, housekeeping laboratories, kitchens, food and beverage service laboratories, and technology laboratories. Additionally, internship and on-the-job training courses are conducted directly within the industry in real work environments, enabling students to gain professional experience and apply their theoretical knowledge in practice.

• Communicate with colleagues and guests by demonstrating basic reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English           
• To be able to communicate with colleagues and guests by demonstrating basic reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in foreign language(s) in the curriculum other than English.
• Communicate effectively with people from different culturesr.            
• Produce a project proposal by doing research.
• With the theoretical and practical experience gained in the field; manages the processes of accessing, analyzing, synthesizing and interpreting information and producing solutions to problems.       
• Uses information and communication technologies, software and tools related to the field.             
• Explains national and international legal regulations, professional standards and ethical principles related to the field at a basic level.
• Continuously develops personal and professional equipment with the awareness of lifelong learning.  
• Applies personal care (cleaning, clothing, appearance), hygiene and sanitation rules required by the tourism sector.             
• Explains the main theories, facts, concepts and principles in the field of tourism.         
• Demonstrates the ability to take responsibility and work in a team or independently.
• Explains at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The UN SDGs are: 1) poverty, 2) hunger, 3) healthy and quality lives, 4) quality education, 5) gender equality, 6) clean water and sanitation, 7) affordable clean energy, 8) decent work and economic growth, 9) industry, innovation and infrastructure, 10) reducing inequalities, 11) sustainable cities and communities, 12) responsible consumption and production, 13) climate action, 14) life in water, 15) life on land, 16) peace, justice and strong institutions, 17) common endeavor for the goals. 
• Comprehensively explains the concepts, theories, principles and facts related to tourism management.
• Outlines the structure and functioning of the tourism sector and its importance in the development of the country.
• Evaluates touristic values in the world and in Turkey in terms of tourism supply and demand.
• Uses the theories and practices in the field of management to effectively manage tourism businesses (hotel business, travel business, food and beverage business, etc.).     
• Forecasts the future by following the developments in the Turkish and world economy and tourism
• Manages service processes in tourism enterprises in a way to ensure guest satisfaction.

It possesses an advanced level of competence in the following key areas:

1. Literacy competence
2. Multilingual competence
3. Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology, and engineering
4. Digital competence
5. Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence
6. Citizenship competence
7. Entrepreneurial competence
8. Cultural awareness and expression competence

The methods of assessment and evaluation applied to each course are described in detail in the “Course Teaching Plan.” Additionally, the exams, evaluation procedures, and graduation requirements are essentially arranged in accordance with the procedures and principles specified in the Sakarya University of Applied Sciences Undergraduate and Associate Degree Education and Examination Regulation.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs, The Council of Higher Education (YOK) is responsible for the planning, organization, management, and supervision of education, training, and other activities carried out in higher education institutions. "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions, prepared annually within the criteria determined by YOK, are published. Reports prepared according to these reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YOK.

Every year, YÖK publishes the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative, and financial data on foundation higher education institutions. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YOK.

Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Providing Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Design and Approval of Curriculum:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to open 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 by the fundamental principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.3. Higher education institutions implement the curriculum of National Core Education Programs with the approval of the Council of Higher Education after being accepted by the relevant Deans Council.

2. Measurement-Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out by the education, training, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions by the fundamental principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions, receive a bachelor's degree.

4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: In continuous monitoring, higher education institutions submit the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Turkish Higher Education Quality Council (YOKAK) at the beginning of each year. The "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by YOKAK regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is shared with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the programs' qualifications is ensured. It conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined by the YOKAK legislation.

Tourism Academics Association (TUADER - Tourism Education Evaluation and Accreditation Board)
Accreditation Start/End Date:
13.03.2020 - 31.12.2030

Students are admitted to the department based on the equal weight (EA) score, updated by ÖSYM, within the available quota. The program includes a compulsory 60-day summer internship. Additionally, as part of the "Professional Training at the Workplace" course offered in the eighth semester of the curriculum, there is a mandatory 14-week internship that takes place entirely within the industry.

Graduates can find employment in various positions within the tourism and/or service industry or establish their own businesses. They may also pursue careers as academics in the field of tourism or continue their careers in relevant public institutions

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547
1.1. Regulation on the Principles for Credit Transfer between Associate and Bachelor Programs in Higher Education Institutions through Transition, Double Major, and Minor
1.2. Regulation on the Right of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Continue to Bachelor Education

Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article 35)
2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and the Higher Education Quality Board

Qualification period valid