THMA245 Travel ManagementIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Energy Systems Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Energy Systems Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: THMA245
Course Name: Travel Management
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. FADİL ÖZBAĞI
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Having a general information about Travel Management.
Course Content: Components of Travel Management

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Being able to direct the planning, coordinating, managing and controlling the tour organization which is one of the main activities of the travel agencies.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) To have knowledge about components of tourism (accommodation, transportation). Nothing
2) To be able to use the knowledge gained in the basic subjects of travel management (such as agencies, tour operators, reservation systems, transportation). Homework
3) To be able to examine the concepts and ideas in the basic subjects of travel management with scientific methods, to interpret and evaluate the data. Nothing
4) To be able to use the tourism sector and especially travel agency automation programs by gaining the ability of using computer. Nothing
5) To establish dialogue with other stakeholders of the sector where cooperation is important. Homework
6) To be able to bring practical solutions to individual and group members by analyzing the current developments in tourism sector. Homework
7) Mid-term Exam
8) To have the legal knowledge required by the sector about the obligations towards the sector and the state. Homework
9) Being able to direct the planning, coordinating, managing and controlling the tour organization which is one of the main activities of the travel agencies. Nothing
10) To be able to create an organizational climate that can meet customer expectations at the highest level.
11) To be able to have written and verbal communication skills in order to create public relations projects integrated with the business environment and local people. Homework
12) In addition to independent work, to be able to adapt to team work. Homework
13) Being able to speak a foreign language will need to communicate with tourists coming to Turkey and to write. Homework
14) To be able to use the knowledge of the cultures, arts and religions of the civilizations that lived in Anatolia from ancient times until today.
15) Having information about alternative types of tourism in the world and Turkey.
16) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Hocanın sunumları
References: Hocanın önerdiği kitaplar

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) Closed Department

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Closed Department

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 128
Midterms 1 12
Final 1 15
Total Workload 203