DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Tourism and Hotel Management

General Description

History

School of Reha Midilli Foça Tourism and Hotel Management was established in 2009 and has been providing tourism education since 2009-2010 academic year. The school gives four-year tourism education leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in tourism and hotel administration after one year preparation class for English language. From the third semester on, our students are offered courses on a second foreign language (Russian, German or French) for professional use. The medium of teaching is Turkish and English. 30 % of courses are offered in English.

Qualification Awarded

Tourism and Hotel Management, Bachelor's Degree (B.A.)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

High school diploma, placement through a nation-wide Student Selection Examination, DEU School of Foreign Languages English
Proficiency Test (minimum 70) or TOEFL - IBT (minimum 79) or equivalent.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Students Arriving by Lateral Transfer
For students who would like to come to Dokuz Eylul University by lateral transfer from the higher education institutions abroad and from Turkey, the evaluation conditions determined by the University Senate and the Regulations about the Credit Transfer and Double Major, Minor Transfer among the Graduate and Undergraduate Programs of the Higher Education Institutions are applied. The number of students to be accepted in the framework of lateral transfer is announced by Council of Higher Education-Turkey. The evaluation is made by the commissions set up at relevant faculties and schools, then the decisions are made and announced by the relevant commissions.
Students arriving by the Vertical Transfer
Vertical transfer of the students graduated from vocational schools and willing to continue to the bachelors degree programmes in the same field (as continuation of the previous education), the Regulation about the Continuation of Graduates from Vocational Schools and from Associate Degree Programmes of Open Education to Bachelors Degree Programmes is applied.
The quotas reserved by the University is stated to the Direction of ÖSYM and they are published and announced in the Guide of Vertical Transfer prepared by ÖSYM. Placement procedures are realized in a centralized way by the ÖSYM according to the results of the Vertical Transfer Examination.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Students must complete 4 years of study acquiring 240 ECTS credits. The degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum, 120 working days of practical training period and have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 / 4.00.

Profile of the Programme

Dokuz Eylül University School of Reha Midilli Foça Tourism and Hotel Management which was founded in 2009 gave prepary school education in 2009-2010 academic year. The school started four-year education in 2010-2011 academic year in order to raise graduates who have institutional information and skills to apply them in their field for giving service in tourism and hospitality industry, are inclined to teamwork and independent workouts and could take responsibility, could communicate efficiently, have the ability of discussing and solving problems they will face by having an opinion related to his field, and are aware of rule of conduct, social responsibility and lifelong learning. 30% of the education is in English with 12 courses in English and focusing on economics and business. German, Russian and French are in the education plan as vocational elective foreign language. The students are responsible for taking the elective foreign language until their graduation. Additionally, students are provided 120 work-day intership in order to increase their vocational experience.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Being able to determine the learning needs about the tourism sector and to develop positive attitude about the lifelong learning.
2   Being able to have advanced level field information which enables critical approach to theories and principles about tourism sector.
3   Being able to use the advanced level field information and abilities for commenting on the data, describing the problems, analysing and developing suggestions for solutions based on proof and research.
4   Being capable of using language, information and communication technologies required by tourism sector.
5   Being able to take responsibility to decide on the solutions of the operational problems and to manage complex, current and professional projects.
6   Being able to communicate efficiently, to work independently and within a group.
7   Being able to analyse, model, construct, describe the service processes in tourism sector.
8   Being able to create own opinion, discuss and solve the problems about many subjects on tourism sector in at least two foreign languages.
9   Being able to follow and comment on the current development and changes in tourism sector.
10   Being able to organize projects and activities for own social environment with a sense of ethics and social responsibility.
11   Being able to use a second foreign language at intermediate level.
12   Having an analytical and holistic point of view, ability to think critically and strategically.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in private and public institutions related to tourism and hospitality sectors such as Turkish Republic Ministry of Culture and Tourism, hotels, holiday villages and travel agencies.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to second cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Instructional plan of the department consists of 48 compulsory and 6 elective courses (a total of 240 ECTS). 30% of courses are offered in English. German, Russian and French as an elective professional language are in our instructional plan. Our students also have to do internship for 120 working days to increase their professional experience. Rate of compulsory courses to elective courses in the curriculum is 202/38 ECTS.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ATA 1001 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 2 TDL 1001 TURKISH LANGUAGE I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 3 TUR 1001 ECONOMICS I REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 4 TUR 1003 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS SCIENCE REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 5 TUR 1005 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 6 TUR 1007 FUNDAMENTALS OF LAW REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 7 TUR 1009 BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
G 8 YDİ 1011 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (ENGLISH) REQUIRED 6 0 0 6
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 1
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 BDE 1001 PHYSICAL EDUCATION I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
G 2 GSM 1001 MUSIC I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
G 3 GSR 1001 PAINTING I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
 
2. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ATA 1002 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 2 TDL 1002 TURKISH LANGUAGE II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 3 TUR 1002 ECONOMICS II REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
B 4 TUR 1004 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
B 5 TUR 1006 STATISTICS REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
B 6 TUR 1008 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 7 TUR 1010 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 8 YDİ 1010 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (ENGLISH) REQUIRED 6 0 0 6
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 1
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 BDE 1002 PHYSICAL EDUCATION II ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 2 GSM 1002 MUSIC II ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 3 GSR 1002 PAINTING II ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TUR 2001 MICRO ECONOMICS REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 2 TUR 2003 GENERAL ACCOUNTING REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 3 TUR 2005 LAW OF OBLIGATIONS REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 4 TUR 2007 HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 5 TUR 2009 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
G 6 ZTS 2001 INTERNSHIP I SUMMER TRAINING 0 30 0 5
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TYA 2001 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (GERMAN) I ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
G 2 TYF 2001 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE(FRENCH) I ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
G 3 TYR 2001 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (RUSSIAN) I ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
 
4. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TUR 2002 TOURISM ECONOMICS REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
B 2 TUR 2004 COST ACCOUNTING IN TOURISM BUSINESS REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
B 3 TUR 2006 LAW OF COMMERCIAL ENTERPRICE REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
B 4 TUR 2008 FRONT OFFICE MANAGEMENT REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 5 TUR 2010 TOURISM MARKETING REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 6 ZTS 2002 INTERNSHIP II SUMMER TRAINING 0 30 0 5
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
4 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TYA 2002 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (GERMAN) II ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
B 2 TYF 2002 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE(FRENCH) II ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
B 3 TYR 2002 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (RUSSIAN) II ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
 
5 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TUR 3001 TOURISM MARKET ANALYSIS REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 2 TUR 3003 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING IN TOURISM BUSINESS REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 3 TUR 3005 BUSINESS FINANCE REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 4 TUR 3007 FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES MANAGEMENT REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 5 TUR 3009 FRONT OFFICE AND HOUSEKEEPING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
G 6 ZTS 3001 INTERNSHIP III SUMMER TRAINING 0 30 0 5
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
5 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TYA 3001 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (GERMAN) III ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
G 2 TYF 3001 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE(FRENCH) III ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
G 3 TYR 3001 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (RUSSIAN) III ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
 
6. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TUR 3002 BUDGET AND COST CONTROL REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
B 2 TUR 3004 MENU AND BANQUET PLANNING REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 3 TUR 3006 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS IN TOURISM BUSINESS REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
B 4 TUR 3008 COMPANY LAW REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
B 5 TUR 3010 INTERNATIONAL CUISINES AND SERVICE TECHNIQUES REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 6 ZTS 3002 INTERNSHIP IV SUMMER TRAINING 0 30 0 5
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
6 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TYA 3002 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (GERMAN) IV ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
B 2 TYF 3002 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE(FRENCH) IV ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
B 3 TYR 3002 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (RUSSIAN) IV ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
 
7 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TUR 4001 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS IN TOURISM BUSINESS REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 2 TUR 4003 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM BUSINESS REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 3 TUR 4007 SANITATION AND HYGIENE REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 4 TUR 4011 BAR MANAGEMENT AND BEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 5 TUR 4013 INVENTORY AND COST CONTROL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
7 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TYA 4001 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (GERMAN) V ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
G 2 TYF 4001 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE(FRENCH) V ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
G 3 TYR 4001 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (RUSSIAN) V ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
 
8. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TUR 4002 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANGEMENT IN TOURISM REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 2 TUR 4004 TOURISM LAW REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 3 TUR 4006 RESEARCH METHODS REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 4 TUR 4008 TOURISM POLICY AND PLANNING REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 5 TUR 4010 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
8 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TYA 4002 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (GERMAN) VI ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
B 2 TYF 4002 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE(FRENCH) VI ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
B 3 TYR 4002 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (RUSSIAN) VI ELECTIVE 6 0 0 6
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Evaluation and assessment methods for each course are defined in the course syllabus form which is prepared by related faculty member/members and included in the information package. 26th and 27th items of Dokuz Eylül University School of Reha Midilli Foça Tourism and Hotel Management Education and Exam Principals are applied with regard to exams and course success grades.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete 4 years of study acquiring 240 ECTS credits. The degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum, 120 working days of practical training period and have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 / 4.00.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department
Prof. Dr. O. Avşar KURGUN
Dokuz Eylul University
Reha Midilli Foça Faculty of Tourism,
Atatürk Mahallesi, 174 Sokak, No.5
35680 Foça İzmir
Tel: 0232 8126885
E-mail: avsar.kurgun@deu.edu.tr