Establishment
Our department was established in 2007 under the Department of Economics and Administrative Programs as the Tourism and Hotel Management Program. The program admitted its first students in the 2008–2009 academic year.
Qualification Awarded
Associate Degree
Level of Qualification
Short Cycle (Associate Degree, Level 5 of the Turkish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education)
Specific Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is based on the results of the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) administered by the Center for Measurement, Selection and Placement (ÖSYM). Graduates or prospective graduates of secondary education institutions who obtain the required score are eligible for admission. International students are admitted within the quotas determined by the University in accordance with the regulations governing the admission of international students, based on the results of the International Student Admission Examination (YÖS) or other accepted qualifications.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning, credit transfer, horizontal transfer, double major, minor programs, and inter-institutional credit transfers are carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation and regulations of the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK) and Hitit University.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
There are no additional qualification requirements specific to this program.
Program Profile
The Tourism and Hotel Management Program is a four-semester higher education program designed to educate qualified intermediate-level professionals who are capable of working in service and operational processes within the tourism industry, assisting managerial functions, or establishing and managing their own tourism-related businesses.
Graduates are equipped with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required by the tourism sector and may pursue careers in accommodation establishments, food and beverage businesses, travel agencies, and other tourism-related organizations.
The curriculum integrates theoretical instruction with practical training by making effective use of computer laboratories, modern educational technologies, and sector-oriented learning environments. Since tourism is fundamentally a service industry, the program emphasizes the development of professional competence, communication skills, hospitality, efficiency, ethical responsibility, and customer-oriented service. The curriculum is continuously updated in line with the evolving needs of the tourism industry to ensure that graduates possess the qualifications demanded by employers.
As one of the world's leading service industries, tourism contributes significantly to economic development, employment generation, sustainable development, and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. Accordingly, the program aims to educate professionals capable of contributing to the sustainable development and competitiveness of the tourism sector at national and international levels.
Educational Model
The program is implemented according to the 3+1 Education Model. During the first three semesters, students complete theoretical and practical coursework designed to develop their professional knowledge and skills. In the final semester, students undertake workplace-based professional training in tourism enterprises under the academic supervision of faculty members. This model enables students to reinforce their theoretical knowledge through real-life professional experience while enhancing their occupational competencies.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Graduates of the program may find employment in a wide range of organizations within the tourism and hospitality industry, including:
- Accommodation establishments (hotels, resorts, holiday villages, etc.)
- Food and beverage businesses (restaurants, cafés, catering companies)
- Airlines and transportation companies
- The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and its affiliated institutions
- Tourism information centers
- Congress and convention centers
- Hospitality and support service departments in healthcare institutions
- Tourism journalism, travel writing, and tourism photography
- Travel agencies and tour operators
- Other public and private organizations operating in the tourism sector
Access to Further Studies
Graduates who successfully complete the associate degree program may apply to bachelor's degree programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, provided that they achieve the required score and satisfy the admission requirements of the receiving institution.
Examinations, Assessment and Grading
Attendance is compulsory. Students are required to attend at least 70% of theoretical classes and 80% of practical courses in order to be eligible to take the final examination.
Students are assessed through at least one midterm examination and one final examination for each course. Additional assessment methods, such as assignments, laboratory examinations, quizzes, or projects, may also be incorporated into the midterm evaluation.
The final course grade is calculated by weighting the midterm assessment at 40% and the final examination at 60%. Assessment is based on a 100-point grading system. Letter grades of AA, BA, BB, CB, and CC indicate successful completion of the course, whereas DC is considered a conditional pass in accordance with the University's academic regulations.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the program, students must successfully complete all courses totaling 120 ECTS credits, achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00, and successfully complete the compulsory internship and workplace training requirements.
Mode of Study
Full-time
Address and Contact Information
Hitit University
Vocational School of Social Sciences
Vocational School Campus
Gazi Street No: 99
Çorum, Türkiye
Telephone: +90 (364) 222 15 55–56
Extensions: 3699, 3629, 3638, 3645
Facilities
Students are assigned academic advisors from the beginning of their studies to provide guidance on course selection, academic planning, and other educational matters. The program offers extensive practice-oriented learning opportunities through its Training Hotel, Training Kitchen, Training Restaurant, and Hotel Management Automation Systems Laboratory, enabling students to develop professional competencies in environments that closely simulate the tourism industry.
