Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Tourism Economy TOY202 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ali ÇETİNKAYA
Instructor(s)
Goals Providing students with the knowledge of basic economics and tourism economics, to gain the ability to interpret and evaluate the economic effects of tourism on macro and micro level.
Course Content Tourist demand and income (tourist definition, tourist demand, prices and income); characteristics of tourist demand (dynamism, heterogeneity, temporal and spatial concentration); tourist supply; tourist product, tourist resources, transport (air transport and organization, air companies and transport); accommodation, world hotel management: hotel chains -voluntary and integrated chains- recent developments in world tourism; In Turkey tourism (the place of tourism in the Turkish economy, development-tourism relations, touristic supply and demand, touristic investments).
Learning Outcomes
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1 • Determining and understanding the economic effects of tourism
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic concepts about economics, economic growth and development
2. Week General structure of tourism sector, touristic product, tourism economy concepts
3. Week Tourism demand
4. Week Tourism supply
5. Week Market, market types and tourism market
6. Week Firm and consumer balance in tourism
7. Week Economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism
8. Week MIDTERM
9. Week Monetary Economic Effects of Tourism
10. Week Real Economic Impacts of Tourism
11. Week Effect of changes in the value of money on tourism (Inflation, devaluation of revaluation)
12. Week Demand forecasting methods in tourism
13. Week Calculation of tourism revenues, satellite
14. Week General economic evaluation with tourism statistics
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
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1 Comprehensive and systematic knowledge of concepts, theories, principles, and phenomena related to tourism management.
2 The general structure of the tourism sector, it's functioning, and its importance in the development of the country.
3 To have information about the tourist values in the world and in Turkey and to evaluate these values in terms of tourism supply and demand.
4 Knows and applies management theories and practices that can effectively manage tourism businesses (hotel enterprises, travel enterprises, food, and beverage enterprises, etc.).
5 Makes predictions of the sector by following the developments in Turkey and the world economy and tourism.
6 Knows the service delivery processes in tourism enterprises and performs them in a way that ensures guest satisfaction.
7 Demonstrates reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in the English language.
8 Demonstrates basic reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in a foreign language(s) other than English.
9 Recognizes and understands different cultures; communicates effectively with guests and collaborators and demonstrates presentation skills.
10 Has basic knowledge about the process of conducting research and producing project proposals.
11 With his theoretical and practical experience in his field; has the ability to access information, analyze, synthesize and interpret, and produce solutions to problems.
12 Uses information and communication technologies, software, tools and equipment related to the field and maintains them when necessary.
13 Knows the national and international legal regulations and professional standards related to her field, has professional responsibility and ethical awareness.
14 Continuing personal and professional development with the awareness of lifelong learning; works as a team and independently by taking responsibility.
15 It pays attention to the personal care, hygiene, clothing and appearance required by the tourism sector.
16 One of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) [1) poverty, 2) hunger, 3) healthy and quality life, 4) quality education, 5) gender equality, 6) clean water and sanitation, 7) accessible clean energy, 8) decent work and economic growth, 9) industry, innovation and infrastructure, 10) inequality reduction, 11) sustainable cities and communities, 12) responsible consumption and production, 13) climate action, 14) life in water, 15) life on land, 16) peace, justice and strong institutions, 17) joint effort for ends] has an awareness of at least one.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2
PY1 4 4
PY2 1 1
PY3 2 2
PY4 1 1
PY5 4 4
PY6 3 3
PY7 2 2
PY8 1 1
PY9 4 4
PY10 3 3
PY11 2 2
PY12 4 4
PY13 2 2
PY14 4 4
PY15 3 3
PY16 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Kurban Ünlüönen, Ahmet Tayfun, Arzu Kılıçlar. Turizm Ekonomisi. Turizm Ekonomisi Türkiye. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım
  • Ozan Bahar ve Metin Kozak (2006), Turizm Ekonomisi Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Other Activities 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Homework 1 3 3
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 13 1 13
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0