| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Analyze the entry processes of high-level professionals in the industry and understand how they advance through managerial levels.
- Evaluate the importance of persistence in finding solutions rather than avoiding problems in the workplace.
- Critically discuss and internalize the current state of the industry by listening to and engaging with industry leaders.
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
| Course Description | This course aims to introduce students to the structure, activities, key elements, and impacts of the tourism industry. The course will address current issues and problems within the tourism sector. Industry leaders will also be invited as guest speakers to give students a direct insight into the tourism field. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Introduction |
|
2nd Week |
Guest Speaker 1 |
|
3rd Week |
Guest Speaker 2 |
|
4th Week |
Guest Speaker 3 |
|
5th Week |
Guest Speaker 4 |
|
6th Week |
Guest Speaker 5 |
|
7th Week |
Guest Speaker 6 |
|
8th Week |
Midterm exam |
|
9th Week |
Guest Speaker 7 |
|
10th Week |
Guest Speaker 8 |
|
11th Week |
Guest Speaker 9 |
|
12th Week |
Guest Speaker 10 |
|
13th Week |
Guest Speaker 11 |
|
14th Week |
General evaluation |
|
| Recommended or Required Reading | Okumuş, F., & Avcı, A. (2008). Turizm işletmelerinde çağdaş yönetim teknikleri. Detay Yayıncılık.
Aksu, A., & Ehtiyar, R. (2007). Turizm işletmelerinde çağdaş yönetim teknikleri. Detay Yayıncılık. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Presentation
- Questions/Answers
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Attendance |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
|
| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
|
| Individual or group work |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
45 |
45 |
| Course hours |
13 |
3 |
39 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
|
|
| Total Work Load | 144 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.8 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
|
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |