Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

The objective of the Master of Sciences Non-Thesis (MSc) program in Tourism Management in Dokuz Eylül University is to educate individuals: who is able to understand, examine and evaluate current issues in holistic view using both micro and macro approaches in tourism sector on a global scale; who can conduct research in tourism field by attending to ethical principles and inform the results to stakeholders verbally and in writing; who is able to run and manage a business from the beginning; who is successful in human relations; who can apply theoretical knowledge into practice; who excel structure and functioning of tourism sector with all dimensions. Courses in the program are given in Turkish. Tourism Management Non-Thesis Master's Program is designed to provide intensive information on accommodation management and management, destination marketing and management, tourism economy, tourism policy and planning, financial management in tourism businesses, travel management and management. In addition, our students are offered courses that will provide additional information in areas such as meeting tourism and congress management, current problems and applications in tourism, electronic tourism and information systems in tourism.

Qualification Awarded

Masters Degree in Tourism Management Non-Thesis (MSc)

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

1,5 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 90 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

The objective of the Master of Sciences Non-Thesis (MSc) program in Tourism Management in Dokuz Eylül University is to educate individuals: who is able to understand, examine and evaluate current issues in holistic view using both micro and macro approaches in tourism sector on a global scale; who can conduct research in tourism field by attending to ethical principles and inform the results to stakeholders verbally and in writing; who is able to run and manage a business from the beginning; who is successful in human relations; who can apply theoretical knowledge into practice; who excel structure and functioning of tourism sector with all dimensions.
Dokuz Eylul University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Tourism Management has 5 lecturers, 3 lecturers and 3 research assistants in Tourism Management. non-thesis master's program. The language of the courses offered in the program is Turkish.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to understand, analyze and examine dynamics of tourism sector and functioning of businesses in holistic view using both micro and macro approaches; and to make decisions for solutions related to problems encountered.
2	To be able to understand, interpret, discuss current issues in tourism sector; and to provide scientific recommendations on a global scale
3	To be able to examine tourism sector by acquiring fundamental economics concepts; to analyze functioning and structure of tourism markets in national and international scale; and to synthesize by evaluating economic analysis in terms of societies and institutions
4	To be able to inform stakeholders in tourism sector; and explain ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data verbally and in writing to experts and non-experts
5	To be able to acquire knowledge in the fields of management, finance and marketing related to tourism sectors; and to excel in application of this knowledge on a project basis
6	To be able to collect data using information and communication technologies on a specific topic related to tourism sector; to analyze the data using necessary fundamental statistical knowledge; and to discuss, examine, report, and present results
7	To be able to acquire knowledge and share; to apply research methods; to live by ethical principles in report writing and presenting; and to reflect them to their scientific approaches by respecting different beliefs and opinions
8	To be able to understand the problems in tourism field studied; and to understand, examine, and discuss current issues in the field by using knowledge acquired in both academic and professional and/or personal development
9	To be able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge required to start, run and manage a business or an event; and to apply this knowledge into projects and take an initiative
10	To be able to understand individual, group and social relationships and tourist behavior which lay the groundwork of tourism sector and understand cultural differences

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The related masters degree enables the holder to exercise the profession.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to the related employment positions in their area of specialization.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
In the Non-Thesis Master's Program of the Department of Tourism Management, courses are given in three terms. There are no prerequisites for our courses. There are 12 (twelve) compulsory courses and 1 term project in the program
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	TUİ 7005	LODGING OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	7
G	2	TUİ 7007	DESTINATION PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	7
G	3	TUİ 7001	TOURISM ECONOMICS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	8
G	4	TUİ 7003	INTERNATIONAL QUALITY SYSTEMS IN TOURISM	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	8
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	TUİ 7002	TOURISM MARKETING	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	8
B	2	TUİ 7008	TOURISM POLICY AND PLANNING	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	7
B	3	TUİ 7006	MEETING INDUSTRY AND CONGRESS ORGANIZATION	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	7
B	4	TUİ 7004	FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	8
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS

3 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	TUİ 7009	TRAVEL INDUSTRY OPERATIONS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	7
B	2	TUİ 7011	HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	7
B	3	TUİ 7099	TERM PROJECT	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	4
B	4	TUİ 7015	CONTEMPORARY TROUBLES AND APPLICATIONS IN TOURISM	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
B	5	TUİ 7013	E-TOURISM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN TOURISM	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
TOTAL:								30

3 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Evaluation and assessment methods for each course is defined in the the Course Description Form which is prepared by related faculty member / s and included in the information package. Exams and course success notes is subject to the relevant articles of the DEU Regulation on Graduate Education.
Dokuz Eylul University, Graduate Education Regulation web address: http://www.sbe.deu.edu.tr/sbe/mevzuat

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Masters Degree) Non-Thesis Program is comprised of courses (at least 86 ECTS), Term Project (4 ECTS), in total 90 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB/S/TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr. Ebru Günlü Küçükaltan
E-mail: ebru.gunlu@deu.edu.tr
Phone: 0232 301 81 10

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