Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF TOURISM / T304 - TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Code: T304 Course Title: TOURISM MARKETING Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer HAKAN VAHİT ERKUTLU (erkutlu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to inform students about marketing in general and to create an awareness about tourism marketing.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the components of tourism marketing and tourism marketing mix. PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
Examination
LO-2 Can apply the market segmentation strategies in tourism industry. PO-4 To have knowledge about internal and external environmental factors of organizations, relationships, interactions, management, policies and strategies of parts of the organization in the field. To use service delivery policies and strategies related to the field. To perform, review, improve and evaluate the service processes on the satisfaction basis of the customer, to find solutions for problems that affect the service process, to develop and use consumer satisfaction measurement tool.
PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes.
PO-14 To use information and communication technologies sufficiently to meet the field needs.
Examination
LO-3 Can explain the elements of the tourism marketing strategies and marketing plan. PO-4 To have knowledge about internal and external environmental factors of organizations, relationships, interactions, management, policies and strategies of parts of the organization in the field. To use service delivery policies and strategies related to the field. To perform, review, improve and evaluate the service processes on the satisfaction basis of the customer, to find solutions for problems that affect the service process, to develop and use consumer satisfaction measurement tool.
PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes.
PO-14 To use information and communication technologies sufficiently to meet the field needs.
Examination
LO-4 Can explain the importance of tourism marketing within business management. PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basic concepts of marketing-tourism marketing, market segmentation, market types and marketing strategies, marketing mix elements and marketing research; international marketing and e-marketing.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Marketing concept, service marketing Lecturing and discussion
2 Introduction to tourism marketing Lecturing and discussion
3 Tourism marketing planning Lecturing and discussion
4 Marketing Information System and Tourism Market Lecturing and discussion
5 Marketing mix - tourism product Lecturing and discussion
6 Marketing mix- Distribution Lecturing and discussion
7 Marketing mix- Price Lecturing and discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Marketing mix- Product Lecturing and discussion
10 Marketing mix- Promotion Lecturing and discussion
11 Market segmentation and target market selection Lecturing and discussion
12 Market segmentation and target market selection Lecturing and discussion
13 E-marketing Lecturing and discussion
14 International marketing Lecturing and discussion
15 Case study application Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Kozak, Nazmi (2006), Turizm Pazarlaması. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbook, handouts and case study samples

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 6 14 84
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 6 2 12
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 8 2 16
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 142