Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TUİ908 - TOURISM MANAGEMENT (DOCTORATE DEGREE)

Code: TUİ908 Course Title: THESIS PROPOSAL Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 30
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 3rd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM MANAGEMENT (DOCTORATE DEGREE)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer DUYGU EREN (deren@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to determine the research subject, study methods and techniques of the students.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can prepare his/her own thesis proposal at the end of the semester. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
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-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.
Presentation
LO-2 2 Can explain the research process. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
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-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.
Presentation
LO-3 Can realize a literature review about the research topic PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
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-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.
Presentation
LO-4 Can acquire skill to conduct a scientific research PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
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-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-14 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course is designed to help students research project to design and conduct.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of purpose, contents and methods of the course. Lecture
2 Scientific research process Lecture
3 Scientific research process Lecture
4 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal. Lecture
5 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal. Lecture
6 Examining a sample research proposal and idenifying research topics. Lecture
7 Examining a sample research proposal and idenifying research topics. Lecture, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
10 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
11 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
12 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
13 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
14 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
15 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials
Several books on research methods

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 8 1 50
5.Report 8 1 50
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 15 16 240
       b) Search in internet/Library 15 16 240
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 15 16 240
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 0
Own study for final exam 15 10 150
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 913