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HOTEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
TUR424 HOTEL MANAGEMENT 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: To learn the historical development of hotel management, to know the general characteristics of hotel businesses, to understand the operation of management organization activities in hotel businesses and to have information about the current situation of modern hotel management.
Contents of the Course Unit: This course includes the functions of the accommodation sector in the tourism industry, types of accommodation businesses, basic functions such as management-organization, financing, accounting, service operations and marketing in hotel businesses, classification of hotel businesses, departments of hotel businesses.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the place and importance of hotel management in tourism industry.
Know the historical development of hotel management and defines the characteristics of hotel management.
Classify hotel business according to the features.
Demonstrate organizational skills in hotel business.
List the departments of hotel businesses, the duties and responsibilities of departments.
Demonstrate the ability to form the organizational structure of a hotel business.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Search, Presentation The structure of the tourism industry and the place of the accommodation sector in the tourism industry Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
2 Literature Search, Presentation Classification of tourism businesses Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
3 Literature Search, Presentation Historical development of accommodation businesses Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
4 Literature Search, Presentation Classification of accommodation businesses Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
5 Literature Search, Presentation Location selection in hotel businesses Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
6 Literature Search, Presentation Management and management functions Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
7 Literature Search, Presentation Management in hotel businesses Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Search, Presentation Organization in hotel business Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
10 Literature Search, Presentation Departments of hotel businesses Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
11 Literature Search, Presentation Front Office and Housekeeping Functions Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
12 Literature Search, Presentation Food and beverage function Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
13 Literature Search, Presentation Hotel management and information technology Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
14 Literature Search, Presentation Case studies and solutions in hotels businesses Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
15 Literature Search, Presentation Case studies and solutions in hotel businesses Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Batman, O. (2015). Otel İsletmelerinin Yonetimi, Degisim Publications.
Akoğlan Kozak, M. (2016). Otel İsletmeciligi, Detay Publications.
Negi, J. (1997). Professional Hotel Management, S. Chand Publishing.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 10 4 40
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 3 3
Preparation for the Final Exam 5 3 15
Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 5 25
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 36 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0