Information Package

Program of Bureau Management and Executive Assistance

BYYA255

CONVENTION AND FAIR ORGANIZATION

Course Code
BYYA255
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the importance of the convention and fair organizations.
  2. Know and apply preparation techniques at all stages of the organization.
  3. Understand the economic and social impact of convention tourism
  4. Attain knowledge about the aspects of demand and supply in convention tourism in Turkey
  5. Know how to make a market survey in Turkey
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe congress and fair organizations in The world and Turkey. The social, economic and cultural dimensions of understanding, practical information about the congress and exhibition organization and management to have. On the other hand, congresses or fairs, prepare, active roles in this organization equipped with the necessary information to ensure that they can.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction / General Information about the Course
2nd Week Definition and History of Congress Tourism and Its Relationship with Tourism
3rd Week Classification of Congresses and Meetings
4th Week Organizations in Congress Tourism
5th Week Planning and Management of Congress Organizations
6th Week Activities During and After Congresses
7th Week Concept and History of Fairs and Exhibitions
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Basic Functions and Types of Fairs
10th Week Fair Organizations and Planning
11th Week Relationship between Tourism and Fairs ? Development of the Fair Industry in Türkiye
12th Week Evaluation of the International and Turkish Congress Markets
13th Week Evaluation of the International and Turkish Congress Markets (continued)
14th Week Promotion and Public Relations Activities in the Congress Market
Recommended or Required Reading1. Çakıcı A. C. Toplantı Yönetimi. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2006.
2. Aymankuy, Y. Kongre Turizmi ve Fuar Organizasyonu. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2006
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 20 40
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7 X
K8
K9 X X
K10 X
K11 X