Seyahat İşletmeciliği Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The Department of Travel Management aims to train qualified managers and specialists who can respond to the changing demands of the global travel and tourism markets. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and values that will enable them to achieve their professional goals. In this context

- To train well-equipped individuals who adopt technological, social and ethical approaches and who can work in positions requiring leadership and expertise in the travel industry,

- To develop professionals who can produce innovative solutions in the areas of management, marketing, operations and service quality in the travel business,

- To develop individuals who develop themselves with the principles of continuous learning and academic research and who can contribute as faculty members or researchers in educational and research institutions,

- To educate individuals who will add value to the travel industry by closely following the current trends in the sector and developing innovative approaches.

These objectives serve the goal of providing qualified manpower to the travel industry in line with the overall mission of the university.

Modern and functional learning environments are provided for students to reinforce their theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Within the Faculty:

- Classrooms equipped with the latest technology, computer laboratories and group study areas provide a suitable infrastructure for travel management courses,

- Practical trainings and internship opportunities organized in cooperation with the industry allow students to gain field experience. In particular, the education provided at the application centers in the region prepares directly for the sector,

- The university campus, where social, cultural and sporting activities take place, contributes to students' personal and social development.

• To have knowledge about the basic concepts, theories and field-specific research methods related to tourism and travel management.
• To have knowledge about the tourism sector and its sub-business branches (accommodation, food and beverage, transportation, recreation, travel businesses) and the universal and social effects of travel management practices in the world and in Turkey.
• To have knowledge about local, national and international organizations, policies and strategies, legal regulations, occupational standards and practices related to tourism.
• To be able to organize, manage projects, conduct and supervise workplace practices, and improve service processes when necessary by using the knowledge acquired in the field of travel management.
• To be able to follow current developments in travel management, analyze and interpret them and make inferences for personal development.
• Has the ability to use computer software and information technologies used in travel businesses effectively.
• To be able to conduct research to solve problems in the field of travel management and present the results obtained in a clear and understandable way.
• To be able to take responsibility both independently and as a team member, manage the team and communicate with other experts.
• Make individual and team evaluations, contribute to the professional development of employees; find solutions by taking initiative in case of crisis.
• Continuously supports professional and personal development and increases skills and competencies.
• Communicate with guests in written, verbal, non-verbal and visual ways and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
• To be able to use a foreign language related to the field at level B2 (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B2).
• To be able to use a second foreign language related to the field at level B1 (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1).
• Applies legal regulations and professional standards related to travel management; adheres to social, scientific and cultural values.
• Makes the necessary warnings, provides the necessary equipment and equipment to ensure the health and safety of the guests.

• Literacy skills

• Multilingual proficiency

• Digital literacy

• Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence

• Citizenship competence

• Entrepreneurship competence

• Cultural awareness and expression competence

• Interdisciplinary competence

The assessment and evaluation methods to be applied for each course are explained in detail in the “Course Teaching Plan”. Evaluation; midterm exams, final exams, projects, presentations, field studies and internship reports. Grading is applied within the framework of the general Education and Examination Regulations of the university. For Graduation;

- Successful completion of all courses,

- No FF, DZ or YZ grades,

- Obtaining at least 240 ECTS credits,

- GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00,

- The internship must be completed in full.

This structure aims to measure the theoretical and practical competencies of students and includes applications such as midterm exams, semester / year-end exams, internship evaluation, make-up and single course exams.

To ensure the quality of higher education programs:

• The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising education, teaching, and other activities in higher education institutions.
• "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" prepared within the framework of criteria determined by YÖK for higher education institutions are published annually. These reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.
• The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report," containing academic, administrative, and financial data for foundation higher education institutions, is published annually by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance for undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Principles and Procedures for Ensuring the Quality of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Establishment and Approval of Educational Programs: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes of each program are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK in these matters.

1.2. After the approval of the National Core Education Programs by the relevant Council of Deans, they are implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK.

2. Measurement and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each vocational program will provide to students are conducted according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK in these matters.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in vocational programs receive a bachelor's degree upon successful completion of the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions.

4. Self-Assessment - External Assessment: Higher education institutions enter the "Institutional Self-Assessment Reports" prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) for the previous year into the Information System at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions given by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of programs has been ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined by legislation.

For the continuity of the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training activities,

- “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” prepared in accordance with the criteria set by YÖK are published every year,

- Academic, administrative and financial data on foundation higher education institutions are regularly shared with the public,

- Quality assurance of undergraduate programs; It is provided in accordance with the “Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs”.

In this context

• Compliance with YÖK standards in the preparation and approval of curricula,
• Application of assessment-evaluation methods in accordance with the principles and regulations of YÖK,
• The award of a diploma upon successful completion of student credits and other obligations,
• Continuous quality monitoring through self-assessment and external evaluation reports,
• Accreditation requirements aimed at improving the quality of education in travel and tourism are met.
• Quality assurance is secured through continuous monitoring and external audits.

General admission requirements for Turkish and foreign students are valid for admission to the program. Admission and registration procedures to the faculty are carried out within the framework of the Higher Education Law and related regulations. Students are admitted according to the results of the Higher Education Transition Examination (YGS) and Undergraduate Placement Examination (LYS) conducted by ÖSYM. Conditions for foreign students are applied in accordance with the criteria determined by the university.

Graduates can pursue a variety of careers in the travel industry:

- Travel agency,

- Transportation and reservation management,

- Customer service and travel advice,

- Digital marketing and communication,

- Academic career.

In addition to the opportunity to work as a master instructor in applied courses in the travel departments of vocational high schools, graduates of the department have the opportunity to study in graduate programs and have a career in the academic staff of universities, provided that they get a valid grade in the ALES exam and have sufficient foreign language skills.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547,

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

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

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

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

The qualification issued by the Department of Travel Management is continuously valid and has no time limit.