Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Management.

Specific Admission Requirements

In our country, you have to succeed in the Transition to Higher Education Examination (YKS) for university entrance. For the Turkish citizen, it only depends on the score they got in this examination. Foreign students are also accepted according to the results of a central examination named Examination for Foreign Students (YOS) from a certain quota framework.

Qualification Requirements

In order to obtain a bachelor degree, the students have to complete all the compulsory and elective courses and their grade point average have to be at least 2.0 on the scale of 4.00.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If the new students enrolling to the Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Tourism Department of Tourism Management (in English) apply in the first week of the academic year, course credits they have completed in the former department/programs of high school and final grades they have gotten from those courses are transferred to the departments and programs they have enrolled with the board decision. Number of the terms that corresponds to these courses is calculated, considering the total credits of the courses in the education program that are recognized and of which final grades are transferred; and the term credits in the education program the student enrolled. This period is dropped from the minimum education period stated under the Article 44 of the Law and the term the student will be acclimated is determined with the board decision.

History

Founded in 1992, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management started to accept students in the 2001-2002 academic year. School of Tourism and Hospitality Management was renamed as a Faculty of Tourism in accordance with the decision of Council of Ministers (2014/6728) published in Official Journal on 26.08.2014. Our faculty offers Online Distance Learning Programme in Hospitality Management which was opened in the 2012-2013 academic year; Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism Management (with Thesis) opened in the 2006-2007 academic year; Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism Management (Non-Thesis) opened in the 2013-2014 academic year; Doctorate Programme in Tourism Management opened in the 2014-2015 academic year.

Profile of the Programme

The aim of the Tourism Management Department is to develop individuals with leadership spirit who have a rich theoretical knowledge supported with universal values, who have a skill of analytical thinking, who have a developed sense of social responsibility and ethics, who can use these knowledge and skills in practice after graduation, who can create ideas and politics, who can work in the national and international tourism sectors and who have a managerial skill.

Program Outcomes

1-	Upon the completion of the programme, the students will be able to; have advanced knowledge, built upon competences gained in secondary education, with the support of textbooks containing up-to-date information, modern tools and instruments, and other types of scientific resources.

2-	Evaluate tourism-related concepts, ideas and data with scientific methods, determine and analyze complex problems and topics, discuss related issues, and offer solutions based on evidence and research

3-	Inform professional and non-professional audiences about tourism-related issues, and communicate their thoughts, problems and solutions in written and oral form.

4-	Communicate effectively in Turkish in written and oral form to convey their ideas and knowledge clearly to others, and have critical thinking and interpretation skills

5-	Reason the facts and issues in order to reveal strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to problem solving and evaluate the alternatives on the basis of critical thought and skills of analysis.

6-	Take the responsibility and create solutions for unforeseen problems in complicated tourism problems.

7-	Plan, organize and manage training programs for the stakeholders and employees under their responsibility, in order to increase their understanding and skills in tourism.

8-	Have knowledge in at least one foreign language skill, its lexicology and grammar and followthe field of studyand communicate with colleagues, peers and partners (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1).

9-	Have relevant knowledge and skills on the information technologies used in tourism (property management systems, ticketing etc.) (ECDL-A “European Computer Driving License”, Advanced Level).

10-	Manage team-work, have leadership characteristics, and communicate with experts in other fields.

11-	Have necessary knowledge on statistical and quantitative research in tourism, to be able to foresee the implications of decisions, to be competent in forecasting and have reasoning skills for analytical purposes and strategic thinking for planning.

12-	Focus on continuous development on the basis of self-evaluation, and to be open-minded for new ideas, information and innovations to contribute in the development of their team and the organization.

13-	Have relevant information on legal issues related to working life and the industry, and appreciate basic values and ethical issues and behave accordingly.

14-	comprehend the desires and needs of the employees and the society, understand the socio-economic characteristics of micro-environment, and plan and manage training processes on the basis of such information

15-	Gather, resolve and interpret information about tourism management.

16-	Plan activities for professional development of employees in tourism

17-	Apply core values and principles related with tourism management.

18-	Perform business functions in tourism management.

19-	Conduct interdisciplinary researches and studies.

20-	Develop projects in the field of tourism management.

Exam Regulations & Assesment & Grading

Exams consist of midterm exam, final exam, excuse exam, make-up exam, exemption exam and single course exam. Midterm exams: A midterm exam is done about as opened lessons each semester. Midterm exam assessment, 40% of the score. Final exams: Final exams are done to determine the status of the student’s success completed training courses at the end of semester. Final exam assessment, 60% of the score. Excuse exams: Students who attend the final exam or a midterm exam because of valid and justifiable excuse, excuse exam right is granted by the board of directors. The student should apply to the dean/manager with a petition based upon the excuse situation in three days, and also the student’s excuse should be accepted by the board in order to attend excuse exams. Make-up exams: Students can attend make-up exams. From lessons that failed to pass with FD or FF grade and also from lessons that succeeded with DD or DC. The grade which is gotten at make-up exam is valid instead of final exam. Average grade of midterm exam and make-up exam grade are calculated as final exams. Make up exam’s grade of course is valid regardless of the grade of the course’s final exam. Exemption exams are made on the dates specified in the academic calendar for courses by the senate. Single course exam: The students who has fulfilled for the graduation but failed for only one exam may attend to single course exam for the failed course. Also, the students who could not graduate because of their general grade average is under 2.00 although they succeeded in all courses which they submitted, can attend in single course exam by applying to head of department with a petition and also depending on board’ s decision in order to increase the grade. Single course exam right can be used once. For each course which has taken by students, one of the following letters grades are given by the instructor who has assigned to conduct the course. Grade Semester/End of Year Grade Coefficient 90-100 AA 4 85-89 BA 3,5 80-84 BB 3 75-79 CB 2,5 70-74 CC 2 65-69 DC 1,5 60-64 DD 1 50-59 FD 0,5 49 ve altı FF 0 Other evaluations; TT- Non-Attendance, MM- Course Exemption, GG- Satisfactory, KK- Unsatisfactory, VV- Withdrawal. TT, Students who do not given provide necessary attendance to the courses. Foreign Language Preparatory Program. Students who are admitted to the university must successfully pass the Proficiency Exams, English, German, French courses are exempted from (evaluated by MM). “GG”, Students, who continue to foreign language preparatory program and succeed in the exam held at the end of the semester and the students who receive successful grade in internship. “KK”, Students, who continue to foreign language preparatory program and to fail in the exam held at the end of the semester and the students who receive unsuccessful grade in internship. “VV”, removed from the educational program or to be put in a course replaced by another and longer courses required for the achievement of department submits and is given by the decision of the board. Final achievement score for each course, midterm and final exam results, work within the semester and taking into consideration attendance and evaluated over 100 points by academic personnel. The lowest grade to be successful in a credit course is: For associate degree and undergraduate degree students; DD Graduate and undergraduate level, carried out the registration, education and training and examination procedures and principles determined Mugla University, graduate and Undergraduate Education Regulations.

Graduation Requirements

To succeed in all of the courses listed in the curriculum of the program by getting the grade of at least DD with a minimum of 240 ECTS and to have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2,00 out of 4,00.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

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.

Access to Further Studies

In the structure of the Department of Tourism Management, we have Master's and Doctorate Postgraduate educational programs. The candidates who have complete their undergraduate education can continue their study with postgraduate programs on condition that they provide the necessary conditions. The aim of the postgraduate programs is to provide education to the graduates from any university both in theory and in practice in order to increase their skill in the sectors they are working in.

Mode of Study

To be at the forefront of national and international tourism circles by producing scientific knowledge in the field of tourism. To educate individuals who are equipped with the necessary knowledge about tourism and aiming to develop tourism in our country and in the world. We aim to be a nationally and internationally recognized educational institution in the field with both academic studies and quality of education.

Programme Director

Prof.Dr. Gökhan AYAZLAR

ECTS Coordinator

Research Assist.Dr. Saim ASLAN

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Evaluation Questionnaires

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix