CONSULTING IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

HMAN523

Course Code: HMAN523
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Master's Degree With Thesis

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Learns subsectors of tourism and hospitality industry
Interprets and analyze subsectors of hospitality
Define and illustrate comprehension of key language and concepts relevant to hospitality enterprises.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

The aim of this course is to provide students with the necessary conceptual perspective on diagnosing managerial problems in businesses. In this context, the problem solving process in businesses will be discussed, and consultancy competencies in the tourism sector will be examined. In addition, the course will focus on ethical values in consultancy and consultant-client relations. At the end of the course, it is planned to reinforce the conceptual knowledge conveyed by relevant case studies.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	The Hospitality Industry as an International Business
2^nd Week	Globalization, an International Business Oriented to the Service Sector
3^rd Week	The Geography of International Hospitality Development: National Differences
4^th Week	Cultural Environment; Cultural Context of the Global Environment
5^th Week	Political Systems; National Differences in Political Economy
6^th Week	The Economic Dimension and Policies of Tourism and Hospitality
7^th Week	The Hospitality Industry as an International Business
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Helpful Tips for tourism sectors
10^th Week	Action Plans for hospitality
11^th Week	Working on Contracts for Groups
12^th Week	A Professional Approach to Hospitality along with Networking
13^th Week	A Professional Approach to Hospitality along with Networking
14^th Week	A Professional Approach to Hospitality along with Networking

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Case Study
Project

Assessment Methods and Criteria

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	15	15
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	1	8	8
Preparation for Final exam	1	15	15
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	8	8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	25	25
Homework	1	10	10
Weekly Articles and Resource Research	1	15	15
Total Work Load			138
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.6
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2
K3	X	X
K4	X	X	X
K5	X	X	X
K6	X	X	X
K7		X	X
K8		X	X
K9	X	X	X
K10	X	X	X