Information Package

Program of Tourism Management

TRZ217

ROOM DIVISION MANAGEMENT

Course Code
TRZ217
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the function, importance, organizational structure, job descriptions, duties and responsibilities of the front office and housekeeping departments located under the rooms section in hotels.
  2. Explain the relationship and communication methods of the front office and housekeeping department with other departments.
  3. Know human resources management (staff recruitment, in-service training and motivation methods, work schedule, work plan, productivity and performance standard concepts).
  4. Explain the cleaning materials and supplies used in the housekeeping department and their areas of use.
  5. Know the hygienic cleaning methods of rooms/bathrooms and other areas in the hotel, personal hygiene and water hygiene, and the hygienic and aesthetic decoration rules that must be followed in the department's work areas.
  6. Know the process of budgeting and control.
  7. Explain the probable accidents and their precautions, the methods of providing security of hotel's and consumers' properties.
  8. Know the laundry services and management in housekeeping department.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionOne of the most critical functions in the tourism sector is accommodation. Fulfilling this function according to guest needs, expectations, and appropriate quality standards depends heavily on the front office and housekeeping departments, as well as the number of qualified staff in these departments. This course aims to equip personnel working at the manager, supervisor, and staff levels with the necessary knowledge related to this area.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The importance of the front office department, its functional areas and job descriptions
2nd Week The importance of the housekeeping department and its functional areas and job descriptions
3rd Week Planning and organization in the housekeeping department
4th Week Human resources in the front office and housekeeping department
5th Week Communication in the front office and housekeeping department
6th Week Material management in the housekeeping department
7th Week Cleaning methods and chemicals used in cleaning in the housekeeping department
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Control in the housekeeping department
10th Week Budgeting in the housekeeping department
11th Week Cleaning and maintenance process and decoration in the housekeeping department
12th Week Cleaning and maintenance process and decoration in the housekeeping department
13th Week Customer and hotel goods safety in the housekeeping department
14th Week Characteristics and maintenance methods of textiles used in laundry services and hotels
Recommended or Required ReadingAkoğlan Kozak, M. (2016). Otel İşletmelerinde Kat Hizmetleri Yönetimi (10th ed.). Detay Yayıncılık.
Sezgin, O. M. (2000). Konaklama İşletmelerinde Kat Hizmetleri Yönetimi (Geliştirilmiş 2. Baskı). Gazi Kitabevi.
Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı, Araştırma ve Eğitim Genel Müdürlüğü. (2009, Kasım). Önbüro.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Practice
  • DVD Viewing
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 2 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 2 1 2
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 1 1
Quiz 2 1 2
Total Work Load118
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.93
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
K1 X
K2 X X
K3 X X X X
K4 X X
K5 X X X X X
K6 X X X
K7 X X X X X
K8 X X
K9 X X X