Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / DY517 - DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

Code: DY517 Course Title: COOPERATION AND GOVERNANCE IN DESTINATION MANAGEMENT Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer LEYLA KAHRAMAN (lkahraman@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To enable the student to know the basic definitions of management and to learn about management functions.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain basic management and related definitions (business, manager, management, organization, etc.). PO-1 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Term Paper
LO-2 Can explain decision making and management theories. PO-1 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-2 Understand, critically evaluate and apply key business principles to run both national and international tourism operations.
PO-3 Develops and implements competitive strategies related to the destination.
PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Term Paper
LO-3 Can use current management techniques. PO-1 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-2 Understand, critically evaluate and apply key business principles to run both national and international tourism operations.
PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-5 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-8 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
PO-9 Have awareness of social justice, cultural values and environmental issues.
PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The course covers basic concepts, planning, organization, execution, coordination, control and current management and organization techniques.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 An Scientific Outlook on Management Concepts Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion
2 Management Functions Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion
3 Management Theories: Classical, Neo-Classical, Modern Approach Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion
4 Environmental Adaptation Theories Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion
5 Modern and Current Theories at Management: Benchmarking, Empowerment, Downsizing Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion
6 Modern and Current Theories at Management: Strategic Alliences, Reengineering, Learning Organizations Mass Customization and Virtuality Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion
7 Current Theories at Management Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Student Presentation Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion, Literature Review
10 Student Presentation Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion, Literature Review
11 Student Presentation Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion, Literature Review
12 Student Presentation Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion, Literature Review
13 Student Presentation Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion, Literature Review
14 Student Presentation Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion, Literature Review
15 Student Presentation Lecturing method Question-Answer Discussion, Literature Review
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials

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 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 4 14 56
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 4 12
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 168