Information Of Programmes

TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TOURISM MANAGEMENT (DOCTORATE DEGREE)

History


Nevsehir University Institute of Social Sciences was founded on May 17, 2007 with the Act numbered 5662. Tourism Management Doctorate program at Nevsehir University Institute of Social Sciences began formally in Fall 2010. The medium of instruction is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded


Tourism Management Doctorate Degree in is awarded to students who successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (a total of 240 ECTS credits) and have obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Students must also prepare a doctorate thesis and pass the final oral examination.

Level of Qualification


Doctor of Philosophy

Specific Admission Requirements


The applicants, who intend to apply to Tourism Management Doctorate program, must have 1. a bachelors degree in tourism, hospitality or a related field accepted by the Institute of Social Sciences 2. a cumulative 75/100.00 3. a minimum score of 60 from ALES (Academic Staff and Graduate Education Entrance Examination) 4. a minimum score of 60 from YDS or equivalent scores from TOEFL or IELTS The students are admitted into the program based on a specific proportion of their GPA, ALES, English language proficiency exams and other requirements defined in the announcements into consideration. 60% of the ALES score, 20% of the GPA and 20% of the language proficiency exam score of each candidate will be calculated. The minimum calculated score must be 55. Finally, the students are admitted into the program by starting from the student with the highest score until the announced quota is filled.

The applicants, who intend to apply to Tourism Management Doctorate program, must have 1. a bachelors degree in tourism, hospitality or a related field accepted by the Institute of Social Sciences 2. a cumulative 75/100.00 3. a minimum score of 60 from ALES (Academic Staff and Graduate Education Entrance Examination) 4. a minimum score of 60 from YDS or equivalent scores from TOEFL or IELTS The students are admitted into the program based on a specific proportion of their GPA, ALES, English language proficiency exams and other requirements defined in the announcements into consideration. 60% of the ALES score, 20% of the GPA and 20% of the language proficiency exam score of each candidate will be calculated. The minimum calculated score must be 55. Finally, the students are admitted into the program by starting from the student with the highest score until the announced quota is filled.

Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning


Recognition of prior learning is carried out according to the regulations set by the Nevsehir University Institute of Social Sciences. The students, who have successfully completed courses as a registered graduate student at a different institution in their previous four semesters, can apply for recognition of prior learning. The recognition is determined by the Institute Board.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations


To be graduated from this program, students must successfully complete the core and elective courses (a total of 240 ECTS credits) in the curriculum. After completion of the courses, students must prepare a doctorate thesis and pass the final oral examination. The final oral examination focuses on the defense of the thesis.

Profile of The Programme


Tourism Management Doctorate degree program is designed to meet the needs of managers in the tourism industry and instructors/researchers in tourism education programs. The objective of the program is to develop (a) solid academic background in the fields of hospitality and tourism and (b) strong research and problem solving skills. Graduates from this program can integrate newly acquired skills and knowledge in the areas of hotel, restaurant, tourism administration, hospitality education and instruction to enhance their professional career.

Tourism Management Doctorate degree program is designed to meet the needs of managers in the tourism industry and instructors/researchers in tourism education programs. The objective of the program is to develop (a) solid academic background in the fields of hospitality and tourism and (b) strong research and problem solving skills. Graduates from this program can integrate newly acquired skills and knowledge in the areas of hotel, restaurant, tourism administration, hospitality education and instruction to enhance their professional career.

Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme


PO-1	Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-2	Understand and apply the national and international legal regulations relevant to tourism.
PO-3	Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4	Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-5	Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-6	Understand, critically evaluate and apply key business principles to run both national and international tourism operations.
PO-7	Develop and apply competitive strategies relevant to tourism management.
PO-8	Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others.
PO-9	Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-10	Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-11	Communicate both verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio.
PO-12	Demonstrate advanced use of software, information and communication technologies relevant to the field of tourism management.
PO-13	Understand and critically evaluate social and professional ethical values and behave accordingly.
PO-14	Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
PO-15	Have awareness of social justice, cultural values and environmental issues.

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices

TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15

1- Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. X X X X X X X X

2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. X X X X X

1- Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. X X X X X X

2- Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. X X

3- Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. X X

4- Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. X X

1- Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. X X X

2- Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. X X X X X

3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. X X

1- Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. X X X X X X X

1- Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. X X

2- Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. X

3- Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. X

1- Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. X X

2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. X X

3- Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. X X


Upon completion of the graduate degree, career opportunities exist in the middle/upper level management positions in the hospitality and tourism industry or as an instructor/researcher in a tourism education program.

Access to Further Studies

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
TUİ601	ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Compulsory	6
SCHVZ1	POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 1	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Optional	24
Total:							30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
TUİ602	RESEARCH SEMINAR	0 Hour(s)	3 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory	6
TUİ604	MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL METHODS	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory	6
TUİ638	DIGITAL PROMOTION AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory
SCHVZ2	POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 2	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Optional	18
Total:							30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
SCHVZ3	POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 3	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Optional	30
Total:							30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
SCHVZ4	POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 4	- Hour(s)	- Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Optional	30
Total:							30

5. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
TUİ903	THESIS STUDY I	0 Hour(s)	1 Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Compulsory	24
TUİ901	SPECIALIZATION FIELD COURSE	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Fall Semester	Compulsory	6
Total:							30

6. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
TUİ904	THESIS STUDY II	0 Hour(s)	1 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Compulsory	24
TUİ902	SPECIALIZATION FIELD COURSE II	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	3	Spring Semester	Compulsory	6
Total:							30

7. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
TUİ907	THESIS STUDY III	0 Hour(s)	1 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Compulsory	24
TUİ905	SPECIALIZATION FIELD COURSE III	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Fall Semester	Compulsory	6
Total:							30

8. Semester Course Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
TUİ908	THESIS STUDY IV	0 Hour(s)	1 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Compulsory	24
TUİ906	SPECIALIZATION FIELD COURSE IV	4 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	4	Spring Semester	Compulsory	6
Total:							30

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 1

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
TUİ603	PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Optional	6
TUİ631	EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Optional	6
TUİ645	ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Optional	6
TUİ619	POSTMODERN MARKETING	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Optional	6
TUİ641	TOURISM TEORIES	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Optional	6
TUİ605	CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR IN TOURISM	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Optional	6
TUİ617	INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION IN TOURISM	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Fall Semester	Optional	6

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 2

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
TUİ620	INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Optional	6
TUİ626	CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURISM	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Optional	6
TUİ622	QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Optional	6
TUİ608	STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Optional	6
TUİ612	MANAGEMENT ETHICS IN TOURISM	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Optional	6
TUİ610	NEW APPROCHES IN TOURISM MARKETING	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Optional	6
TUİ638	DIGITAL PROMOTION AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Compulsory
TUİ632	CURRENT TRENDS IN TOURISM	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	1	Spring Semester	Optional	6

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 3

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
TUİ905	DOCTORAL QUALIFYING PREPARATION	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Optional	30
TUİ907	THESIS PROPOSAL	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Fall Semester	Optional	30

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 4

Course Code	Course Title	Theoretical	Practice	Year	Semester of Study	Type of Course	ECTS
TUİ906	DOCTORAL QUALIFYING PREPARATION	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Optional	30
TUİ908	THESIS PROPOSAL	3 Hour(s)	0 Hour(s)	2	Spring Semester	Optional	30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading


Examinations are composed of one mid-term and one final exam. In order a student to take the final exam, he/she should attend at least 70% of theoretical courses and 80% of applied and laboratory studies. The course grade is calculated by adding 40% of mid-term grade to the 60% of the final exam. To be considered successful in a course, masters students must have at least CC grade.

Graduation Requirements


To be graduated from this program, students must successfully complete the core and elective courses (a total of 120 ECTS credits) in the curriculum. After completion of the courses, students must prepare a doctorate thesis and pass the final oral examination.

Mode of Study


Full-Time

Facilities


The Department of Tourism Management at Nevsehir University Institute of Social Sciences includes 8 full-time faculty members (1 professor, 3 associate professors and 3 assistant professors) who are expert in their fields. Courses are taught at Nevsehir University Faculty of Tourism in classrooms equipped with computers and projections. Also, there is a computer lab where students can access internet or study for their classes.

The Department of Tourism Management at Nevsehir University Institute of Social Sciences includes 8 full-time faculty members (1 professor, 3 associate professors and 3 assistant professors) who are expert in their fields. Courses are taught at Nevsehir University Faculty of Tourism in classrooms equipped with computers and projections. Also, there is a computer lab where students can access internet or study for their classes.

Programme Director or Equivalent


Address : Nevsehir Hacı Bektas Veli University Tourism Research Institute, Department of Tourism Management, 50300 Nevsehir / TURKEY Web Site : http://sbe.nevsehir.edu.tr/ Phone : +90 384 228 1130 Fax : +90 384 215 2006 Department Chair : Duygu EREN, PhD (Associate Professor) Phone : +90 384 228 1000 Ext: 18005 e-mail : deren@nevsehir.edu.tr ECTS Coordinator : Duygu EREN, PhD (Associate Professor) Phone : +90 384 228 1000 Ext: 18005 e-mail : deren@nevsehir.edu.tr

Address : Nevsehir Hacı Bektas Veli University Tourism Research Institute, Department of Tourism Management, 50300 Nevsehir / TURKEY Web Site : http://sbe.nevsehir.edu.tr/ Phone : +90 384 228 1130 Fax : +90 384 215 2006 Department Chair : Duygu EREN, PhD (Associate Professor) Phone : +90 384 228 1000 Ext: 18005 e-mail : deren@nevsehir.edu.tr ECTS Coordinator : Duygu EREN, PhD (Associate Professor) Phone : +90 384 228 1000 Ext: 18005 e-mail : deren@nevsehir.edu.tr

TYYC	PÇ-1	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-6	PÇ-7	PÇ-8	PÇ-9	PÇ-10	PÇ-11	PÇ-13	PÇ-14	PÇ-15
1- Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.	X	X	X	X	X		X	X		X
2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.	X	X	X	X				X
1- Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach.	X	X		X	X		X	X
2- Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.			X					X
3- Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.			X					X
4- Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study.		X	X
1- Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently.		X	X					X
2- Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.	X	X	X					X			X
3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving.						X		X
1- Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.	X	X	X	X	X		X	X
1- Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary.										X		X
2- Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field.											X
3- Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.									X
1- Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements.										X	X
2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.										X		X
3- Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.										X		X