Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Tourism Management
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Tourism Management Program started to accept students in the 2014-2015 academic year.
Qualification Awarded
When the programme is succesfully completed, "Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Management" is obtained.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor'rs degree/First Cycle
Specific Admission Requirements
The student who wants to enroll in the department must have completed the processes / passed the exams determined by the ÖSYM within the framework of the academic and legal legislation of the university. A student who has started their education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for undergraduate transfer. The admission of students is examined before the semester starts, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are evaluated specifically. More detailed information about admission to the university is available in the Institution Introduction Catalog. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined with an agreement can take the courses given in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students studying at Nişantaşı University may be exempted from certain courses within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of a course taken from another institution is in accordance with the content of the course given at Nişantaşı University and is approved by the relevant faculty school directorate, the student may be exempted from this course.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to enroll in the program, it is necessary to get enough points in the exams organized by OSYM.
Profile of The Programme
The purpose of Nişantaşı University Tourism Management Program; having advanced knowledge and skills regarding the basic applications required for every field of the tourism sector and beyond that, possessing the knowledge, skills and vision to manage and manage a business with a knowledge of business theory in a way to meet the need for qualified managers of the sector; to raise individuals who have the awareness and ability to use scientific knowledge in business, who question and produce them and to contribute to the knowledge in this field.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Our students who graduate from this program; Find the opportunity to work in the relevant departments in accordance with their fields in accommodation establishments, food and beverage businesses, travel agencies and tour operators, airline companies, tourist information centers, institutions and organizations in places with touristic attraction.
Access to Further Studies
Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education can study in postgraduate programs, provided that they succeed at the ALES exam and have sufficent English language knowledge.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the term must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses in order to enter the final exam. At every term there is one midterm and one final exam for every class. Midterm contributes to the %40 and the final exam contributes %60 to the final grade. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. Students who receive one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) from a course are considered successful in that course. (DC) and (DD) grades are conditionally successful grades. In order for a student to be successful in a course in which he / she received a DC or DD grade, the grade point average of that course must be at least 1.80. (FF) grade indicates that the related course is unsuccessful. Students who get one of the failing (FF) or absent (NA) grades from a course and those who withdraw from that course after enrolling in a course must take the relevant course in the opened semester and fulfill the attendance requirements. For more detailed information, please check the related course in the Lesson Plan section.
Graduation Requirements
In order for the students to obtain the right to graduate, they must have successfully completed all of the courses (equivalent to 240 ECTS in total) in the program. However, for each semester, the semester weighted grade point average (YANO) must be at least 1.80 out of 4.00 and the general weighted grade average (GANO) at the graduation stage must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. Students who fulfill these requirements must have successfully completed the internship or graduation project, in addition to graduation.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of the Tourism Management Department Prof. Dr. Mithat Zeki DİNÇER mithatzeki.dincer@nisantasi.edu.tr The Department of Tourism Management Prof. Dr. Fatma Füsun İSTANBULLU DİNÇER fusun.idincer@nisantasi.edu.tr The Department of Tourism Management Assist. Prof. Dr. Dilbar GULIYEVA dilbar.guliyeva@nisantasi.edu.tr The Department of Tourism Management Assist. Prof. Dr. Nihan UĞUR nihan.ugur@nisantasi.edu.tr The Department of Tourism Management Res. Asst. Birsel TEPEBAŞI birsel.tepebasi@nisantasi.edu.tr Maslak 1453 NeoTech Campus Söğütözü Sk. Maslak 1453 No:20 34398 Sariyer/İstanbul
Facilities
In the program, there are knowledge and information lessons and additionall various organizations are made.
Programme outcomes
- Understand the basic concepts and information related to the field of tourism management.
- With the skill of working individually and as a team in the field of tourism, expresses his methods clearly in written and oral form.
- Use the information and communication technology at a required level of the tourism sector.
- Has information on issues in the field of tourism management national legal regulations, management, marketing, production, finance and various related to tourism departments
- Can put into practice and develop his/her knowledge in the field of tourism management and with the help of these, he / she defines, analyzes and offers solutions.
- Involved in projects that will contribute to the development of tourism management
- Comprehend the local, national and international dimensions of management in the tourism businesses.
- Evaluate the concepts, ideas and data by using scientific methods in the field of tourism management.
- Specialize in a particular field of tourism management (front office, housekeeping, sales and marketing, etc.).
- Comprehend the tourism plan and policies at a macro scale.
- Have knowledge about sustainable tourism management and can follow and implement developments. Have sufficient knowledge and awareness on issues such as the protection of the natural and cultural environment.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 6 · 10 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 9 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes4 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes2 · 6 · 10 · 11 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes2 · 9 · 10 · 11 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes10 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes4 · 10 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes6 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes4 · 11 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 10 · 11 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 7 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes2 · 6 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 11