Tourism Management Yeditepe University

Overview

In light of all this information, the Tourism Management Department of Yeditepe University aims to nurture confident, innovative, and leadership-oriented individuals who will be the tourism professionals of the future.

The mission of the Department of Tourism Management within the Faculty of Economy and Administrative Sciences is to educate and graduate well equipped top level future managers and entrepreneurs for Turkish economy’s leading industry, tourism, and all other related sectors.

This department differs from similar educational programs elsewhere in many aspects. The academic staff consists of professionals who bring with them many years of hands on experience in the industry with strong contacts establishing a category of its own.

Career

• Graduates of the Tourism Management program enter the workforce as knowledgeable and well-equipped individuals in the sector. With the education they receive, these graduates have the opportunity to find employment in various companies and specialize in their chosen fields.
• Graduates from the Tourism Management program can work in a variety of fields, including hotels, travel agencies, airlines, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, tour operators, cruise ships, event and organization companies, entertainment venues, and marinas. They may take on roles as managers or planners in these firms, and they can also choose to pursue an academic career in this direction.

• Those particularly interested in working in hotels will find a range of diverse options. They can engage in front desk operations, including reservations and check-in/check-out processes, or develop their skills in marketing and sales. Other possible career paths include being responsible for room organization, cleanliness, and maintenance in housekeeping, or ensuring that hotel guests enjoy healthy and delicious meals in the kitchen.