Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Strategic Management in Tourism Companies TOY401 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery The course is conducted by the lecturer in the form of lectures and discussions.
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. ERKAN TAŞKIRAN
Instructor(s)
Goals The main purpose of this course is to guide students to have knowledge and competence about strategy science and strategic management processes and applications in tourism enterprises.
Course Content Content for the Strategic Management course
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knowledge: To learn about strategic management process in tourism enterprises.
2 Skill: Use techniques related to strategy development, implementation and control processes.
3 Competency: To have the necessary knowledge and skills in strategic analysis, planning and thinking needed for a tourism business.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Strategic Management Course
2. Week Terms and Concepts Related to Strategic Management
3. Week Strategic Management Process
4. Week Strategic Analysis – External Environment Analysis
5. Week Strategic Analysis – Internal Environmental Analysis
6. Week SWOT, Performance Forces Analysis, Equilibrium Analysis and Applications-I
7. Week SWOT, Performance Forces Analysis, Equilibrium Analysis and Applications-II
8. Week Mid-term Exam
9. Week Strategic Orientation – Mission, Vision and Purpose – Goal Setting
10. Week Strategy Creation – Basic and Sub-Strategies
11. Week Strategy Creation – Senior Management Strategies
12. Week Strategy Creation – Competitive and Functional Strategies
13. Week Implementation of Strategies – Business Structures and Systems
14. Week Strategic Valuation and Strategic Control
*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
1 2 3 4 5
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 DK3
PY1 3 3 3
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4
PY11 3 3 3
PY12 3 3 3
PY13 4 4 4
PY14 3 3 3
PY15 4 4 4
PY16 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Hayri Ülgen ve Kadri Mirze (2010). İşletmelerde Stratejik Yönetim, 5. Baskı, İstanbul Beta Yayınları.
  • Erol Eren ve Ata Özdemirci, Stratejik Yönetim ve İşletme Politikası, 10.Baskı, Beta Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2018.
  • HBR’s (Harvard Business Review) 10 Must Reads, “Strateji”, Optimist Yayınları, 2016.
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 13 6 78
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Practice 1 1 1
Practice End-Of-Term 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 1 0.5 0.5
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0