Vocational School
Tourism and Hotel 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 and Hotel Management Program was established in 2014, and the Vocational School continues to thrive. The program was first accepted in the 2014-2015 academic year, and its first graduates will leave in 2017.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Tourism and Hotel Management Associate Degree
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL 5. Level)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. The student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she has applied. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement, students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to access the instructions: 40120395.pdf
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: The vision of the program is to introduce Turkish tourism through presentations and lectures on the tourism industry and the accommodation sector; to ensure that the courses progress interactively; to touch upon international tourism issues as well as Turkish tourism; to support students' internship training through sectoral collaborations; to organize events and trainings with professional sector representatives; to ensure that program students act with a vision that knows and protects the difference of tourism resources and can help maximize the contribution of tourism to the country's economy; to increase their knowledge level about current laws and regulations; our program offers its education and training process to our students with its expert faculty staff in the field of tourism in order to raise individuals who can think critically and solve problems, who can continuously improve, who are aware of lifelong learning and who are responsible. The program's faculty staff generally consists of academics experienced in tourism management. The program, which consists of an experienced faculty staff, is in contact with accommodation businesses, travel agencies and professional associations. Representatives of the institutions in question give seminars in the program and participate in the courses as invited guests and share their experiences with the students. In addition, these institutions offer internship and employment opportunities to students. Mission: The mission of the program is to train professional tourism personnel with the necessary competencies needed by the tourism industry within the scope of the training provided and to provide university education to those who want to benefit from this training. In addition to courses such as tourism geography, tourism economy, tourism sociology for those who want to work in the tourism industry and accommodation sector, it provides information sources for those who want to learn or increase their knowledge on professional subjects such as hotel management, front office automation systems and housekeeping to achieve these goals. The program aims to train students who can follow and evaluate national and international tourism developments by teaching tourism and hotel management subjects comprehensively. Program Teaching Objectives: PÖA1: Graduates of the Tourism and Hotel Management Program gain the necessary competencies needed by the tourism industry. PÖA2: Graduates of the Tourism and Hotel Management program; As individuals who observe ethical principles, approach every tourist equally and honestly, and can provide services in accordance with our country's understanding of hospitality, they progress with a development-oriented awareness with a lifelong learning awareness. PÖA3: Graduates of the Tourism and Hotel Management program can apply the technical and professional knowledge they have learned in the tourism sector. PÖA4: Graduates of the Tourism and Hotel Management program can work in hotel businesses, food and beverage businesses, travel agencies, recreation businesses, other tourism businesses or establish their own businesses with the knowledge and skills they have acquired during their education. General Information: The Tourism and Hotel Management program effectively teaches students the courses in its curriculum and helps them develop their sectoral relations. In addition to the program curriculum, students can improve themselves by participating in various personal development and certificate programs offered by the university. Thanks to the different student clubs within the university, students can spend time on their hobbies, interests or areas they want to specialize in. Therefore, students have the opportunity to develop socially. Students reinforce their knowledge by visiting hotels, visiting historical sites and participating in events organized within the program.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Our students who graduate from this program; They find the opportunity to work in the relevant departments and departments in accordance with their fields in accommodation companies, food and beverage businesses, travel agencies and tour operators, airline companies, tourist information centers and institutions and organizations in places with touristic attraction.
Access to Further Studies
Program graduates can be placed in relevant 4-year (undergraduate) departments with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) held annually by ÖSYM. You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM DGS Guide.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive ogretim-ve-sinav-yonergesi-676221518.pdf
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to at least 120 ECTS in total) and their overall weighted GPA at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. In order to graduate, the student must also successfully complete their internship (see the Curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Directive on the Issuance of Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents 511959282.pdf
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Program: Lecturer Emine KESKİN Email: emine.keskin@nisantasi.edu.tr Telephone: +90 (212) 210 10 10 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok., No: 1V and No: 1Y Sarıyer/İSTANBUL
Facilities
In the program, there are information, knowledge and information lessons and additionally various organizations are made. Our students can benefit from the interpreting laboratories and computer laboratories of our school and have the opportunity to improve their foreign languages and themselves with the information-technology infrastructure offered by the university.
Programme outcomes
- Explains the basic concepts, theories and principles in the field of tourism and hotel management.
- She/He uses the professional knowledge she has acquired in the field of tourism in the tourism sector by associating it with other disciplines.
- With the theoretical and practical knowledge gained at school and internship, he/she analyzes the problems he/she encounters in professional practice and, when necessary, takes responsibility and produces solutions to these problems.
- It acts with occupational safety, environmental protection and quality awareness, taking into account the ethical principles required by occupational tourism.
- Accesses information about tourism from visual and written media, official institutions and organizations and follows developments.
- Have professional ethics awareness about legal regulations and professional standards related to the field of tourism.
- He/she is prone to teamwork in tourism businesses and acquires knowledge about his/her field of expertise (travel agency, food and beverage service, accommodation, etc.).
- Communicates effectively with guests and collaborators through written and verbal expression, using professional and technical knowledge.
- Have the ability to plan, organize and implement events such as congresses, meetings and banquets.
- Uses the minimum software and hardware technologies required by the profession.
- Have awareness of lifelong learning and self-improvement.
- Demonstrate reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 general level.
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 theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 11
SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 11 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 7 · 9 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 7 · 9 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 7 · 11 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 8 · 11 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 11 - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes12 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes10
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess 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 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 11 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 11