ISPARTA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES, ISPARTA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, DEPARTMENT OF HOTEL, RESTAURANT AND CATERING SERVICES
The Tourism And Hotel Management Program
The Tourism and Hotel Management Program within the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Food & Beverage Services is a formal educational program that includes theoretical and practical courses such as General Tourism, Tourism Marketing, Hotel Management, Tour Operator and Travel Agency Management, Food and Beverage Service, Housekeeping, and Hotel Automation, as well as English and Professional English courses. It is also supported by various elective courses tailored to the student's interests. The duration of study in the Tourism and Hotel Management Program is four semesters. A mandatory 60-day internship is required. Additionally, as part of the "Professional Training in Business" course, students complete a practical training model in relevant businesses related to their field during the Fall or Spring semester. Social security benefits are provided by the university during the internship and professional training period. Upon graduation, students receive a diploma bearing the inscription "Graduate of the Tourism and Hotel Management Program, Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Food & Beverage Services". Graduates of the program receive the title of "Professional". The Tourism and Hotel Management Program aims to broaden students' perspectives through technical trips, panels, and conferences that help them define their areas of specialization. It also offers students opportunities for international internships and ERASMUS programs. The principle of reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical training ensures that the program provides the workforce with academic and practical professional competences, creates a qualified workforce, and significantly contributes to societal benefit through university-industry collaboration. Graduates of the Tourism and Hotel Management Program can continue their education through vertical transfer in formal and distance learning programs, explore job opportunities in the public or private sector, and even become entrepreneurs.
Communication regarding the academic and professional processes of Tourism and Hotel Management Program students is conducted through Lecturer Mehmet Anıl KÜÇÜKYAMAN (mehmetkucukyaman@isparta.edu.tr). Students can communicate quickly and effectively via email on all academic matters related to the department, including course content, internship processes, and workplace training applications. In addition, current announcements, academic updates, and information about departmental activities can be regularly followed on the official website and corporate social media accounts of Isparta University of Applied Sciences. This communication structure facilitates students' access to academic processes, ensuring effective and continuous interaction with the department.
The Tourism and Hotel Management Program at Isparta University, Isparta Vocational School of Applied Sciences, is a full-time associate degree program. The head of the department is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Günsel Güçlütürk Baran (gunselbaran@isparta.edu.tr, Tel: 0246 214 67 05). The ECTS coordinator is Lecturer Mehmet Anıl Küçükyaman (mehmetkucukyaman@isparta.edu.tr, Tel: 0246 214 67 05). The department is located at Isparta Vocational School of Applied Sciences in Çünür/Isparta. The Tourism and Hotel Management Program started in 2009 with a quota of 40 students and offers students theoretical education as well as a mandatory 60-day internship and practical training opportunities. Students are admitted to the program through the YKS (Turkish University Entrance Examination) and can also benefit from horizontal and vertical transfer opportunities. The program utilizes student-centered teaching methods, applied learning techniques, and laboratory-based courses. Graduates with the title of "Tourism and Hospitality Management Professional" can work as chefs and managers in hotels, restaurants, catering companies, hospitals, the transportation sector, and various food and beverage businesses. They also have the opportunity to transfer to undergraduate programs such as Tourism Management. Graduation requires the successful completion of all courses, internships, and practical courses, as well as a minimum GPA of 2.00 and the completion of 120 ECTS credits.
The academic staff of the Hotel, Restaurant and Food and Beverage Services Department at Isparta Vocational School, Isparta University of Applied Sciences, consists of the Head of Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Günsel Güçlü Türk Baran, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Umut Can Öztürk, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hamza Kandemir, Dr. Gürkan Kalkan, and lecturers Mehmet Anıl Küçükyaman, Cemalettin Güven, and Cengiz Han Alabacak. The academic staff works to support students' education and training processes, provide applied tourism education, guide internships and on-the-job vocational training processes, and help students acquire sectoral competences. Current contact information for the academic and administrative staff can be accessed through the university's official website and the department secretariat. Institutional communication channels are actively used to ensure quick and accurate access to information for students and stakeholders.
Isparta University of Applied Sciences is a well-established higher education institution with a long history dating back to the Isparta Vocational School founded in 1976, combining vocational and technical education with a practice-based approach. The university stands out particularly for its sector-integrated education model, strong practical infrastructure, and its goal of directly providing qualified human resources to the business world. The Tourism and Hotel Management Program within the Hotel, Restaurant and Food & Beverage Services Department of Isparta University of Applied Sciences is an important part of this approach. The program provides students with practical training in an applied environment that combines traditional and international tourism trends and cultures with modern service techniques. The education process takes place in the university's application areas, enabling students to develop professional tourism skills and prepare for the sector. The Tourism and Hotel Management Program at Isparta University of Applied Sciences uses a 3+1 education model where students spend their final semester in a vocational training program within the sector, gaining real-world work experience. In addition, a mandatory 60-day internship allows students to closely observe different service types and businesses. Graduates of Isparta University of Applied Sciences receive the title and diploma of "Tourism and Hotel Management Professional," enabling them to access a wide range of job opportunities in the hotel, restaurant, food and beverage, hospital, and transportation sectors. They also have the opportunity to advance their academic careers by transferring to undergraduate programs. Overall, with its practice-oriented education approach, Isparta University of Applied Sciences aims not only to graduate its students but also to train them to be ready, equipped, and highly competitive individuals for the sector.
How to Apply?
Admission to the Tourism and Hotel Management Program depends on achieving the minimum score set for the program in the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) organized by ÖSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center) and placement through the ÖSYM placement system. International students register online through the university's application system, upload the necessary documents (diploma, transcript, passport, etc.), receive an acceptance letter after evaluation, and complete registration and visa procedures. Students who have the right to return to higher education under the Amnesty Law and wish to transfer horizontally will be evaluated and accepted into the program if they meet the relevant regulations and quota requirements. The education and training process in the Tourism and Hotel Management Program is conducted entirely face-to-face, and great importance is placed on practical training. Students develop their professional skills by practicing in modern application areas; theoretical knowledge is supported by practical applications to ensure lasting learning. In this way, students are trained to directly meet the needs of the sector and are prepared for the professional tourism sector. For detailed information and contact: mehmetkucukyaman@isparta.edu.tr Academic counseling and guidance can be obtained through the department. Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Food & Beverage Services Students can access detailed information about all academic processes, application stages, and the education model directly through the communication channels.