Information Package

Program of Tourism Management

TBS476

TOURISM INVESTMENT

Course Code
TBS476
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain concepts such as project, program, feasibility, business plan, entrepreneur, and investor, and distinguish between them.
  2. Explain the concept of goal-oriented planning and discuss its application in business and personal life.
  3. Describe the stages of project development and the relationship between project development and intellectual capacity.
  4. Explain the concept and importance of project management, along with real-life examples of success and failure.
  5. Explain international project evaluation techniques.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of the technical aspects of projects and identify potential collaborators in this field.
  7. Conduct industry research for project work and perform practical financial calculations.
  8. Understand and interpret a project/feasibility report upon reading.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers entrepreneurship concepts and characteristics within the tourism sector. Students learn the necessity and importance of project work and feasibility preparation, which are key tools of entrepreneurship. Students conduct group work and sample project activities, taking into account the necessary research techniques for project work.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Fundamental concepts
3rd Week Project management and goal-oriented planning
4th Week Project management and goal-oriented planning
5th Week Problem tree analysis and project development
6th Week Project evaluation techniques
7th Week Project evaluation techniques
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Technical evaluation
10th Week Sectoral evaluation
11th Week Financial evaluation
12th Week Group work presentations
13th Week Group work presentations
14th Week Group work presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingKandır, S. Y., Önal, Y. B., & Karadeniz, E. (2007). Turizm yatırım projelerinin yönetimi değerlendirilmesi ve finansmanı. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Presentation of Case Study 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 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 20 20
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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