Information Package

Program of Tourism and Travel Services

TUSE151

FRONT OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Course Code
TUSE151
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. In general, front office organization, duties, responsibilities, and that to have theoretical knowledge about processes.
  2. In theory, learned to do application level front office operations is reached.
  3. Qualifications required of a front office element of success in vocational training is provided.
  4. Qualifications required of a front office element of success in life through learning is provided.
  5. Obtain general information about the hospitality industry in Turkey
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionStudents in Hospitality front office to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge related to organizational structure and operations, and use this information to provide in their professional lives
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Information About Hospitality Industry Front Office Department
2nd Week Definitions
3rd Week Reservation Procedures
4th Week Reservation Procedures (Hotel Practices)
5th Week Reservation Procedures (Hotel Practices)
6th Week Check-In Procedures (Hotel Practices)
7th Week Check-In Procedures (Hotel Practices)
8th Week Mid-term
9th Week Check-In Procedures (Hotel Practices)
10th Week Check-Out Procedures (Hotel Practices)
11th Week Check-Out Procedures (Hotel Practices)
12th Week Check-out Procedures (Hotel Practices)
13th Week Check-Out Procedures (Hotel Practices)
14th Week Front Office Services and Internal Communication
Recommended or Required Reading1. Gökdeniz A., Dinç, Y. (2009) Önbüro Operasyonları ve Yönetimi, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara, Türkiye.
3. Dereli, M., (1991). Otel İşletmeciliğinde Önbüro, TURBAN Turizm A.Ş. Ankara, Türkiye.
4. Braham B., (1993) Hotel Front Office, Stanley Thornes, UK.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Attendance 1 10
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 25 25
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 1 2
Workshop 2 20 40
Total Work Load153
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.1
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X X X X X
K2
K3 X
K4
K5
K6 X X X
K7
K8 X X X
K9 X
K10
K11 X
K12 X
K13