TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The tourism sector, which holds a significant place within the service industry, is growing rapidly in our country and becoming increasingly important for the national economy. There is a continuous increase in the number of individuals participating in tourism activities and the number of businesses operating in the tourism sector. As a result, the tourism industry, which is already heavily reliant on human resources, experiences a rising demand for qualified workforce.

The aim of the Tourism and Hotel Management Program is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills in areas such as service, housekeeping, kitchen, front office, and human relations to meet the need for intermediate personnel in the tourism sector. The education provided in the Tourism Management program encourages students planning to work in this sector to develop communication skills in multiple languages, be dynamic, creative, entrepreneurial, and well-equipped. These skills are imparted through both theoretical and practical courses. In addition to tourism-related courses, the program offers fundamental subjects such as economics, business, and law, which are taught by relevant departments. Moreover, the university provides a flexible structure that allows students to take courses from other departments beyond their primary curriculum.

Employment Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates of this program have career opportunities in various departments of accommodation businesses in the tourism sector, including front office, housekeeping, kitchen, service, bar, procurement, marketing and sales, and human resources. They can also be employed in food and beverage businesses in the private sector. Additionally, they may work in travel agencies in departments such as reservations, operations, ticketing, and accounting. Graduates can also find positions in ground services of airline companies. Depending on the needs of public institutions, individuals may be employed in positions relevant to their field of expertise.

Through Vertical Transfer Examination

Graduates of the Culinary Associate Degree Program can continue their studies in the 5th semester of formal or distance education undergraduate programs. To do so, they need to take the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) administered by the Assessment, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM). The undergraduate programs they can apply to through vertical transfer include Business Administration, Business Informatics, Business Management, Business-Economics, Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Tourism Management, Tourism and Hotel Management, and similar fields.