Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Front Office and Housekeeping Management TOY209 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 1 4.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Muammer MESCİ
Instructor(s)
Goals When our students go to hotels for practical training, having familiarity with the Front Office and Housekeeping departments will make it easier for them to master these departments.
Course Content To teach department students about the workings of the Front Office and Housekeeping departments.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students understand the importance of Front Office and Housekeeping Department for accommodation businesses and learn management principles.
2 Learns the management, control and control process of the Front Office and Housekeeping Services.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Front office and its definition and importance. Reservation and room sales techniques. Check-in and check-out at the reception and the guest cannot be admitted to the hotel Other Activities
2. Week Definition and importance of Housekeeping Services, organization chart of Housekeeping Department, job descriptions and areas of responsibility Other Activities
3. Week Special occasions at the reception, Shifts at the reception (shifts) Other Activities
4. Week Human resources, workforce turnover, personnel selection, motivation, training and performance evaluation in Housekeeping Department Other Activities
5. Week Follow-up of guest accounts, registration procedures and payment methods Security and rules to be considered in hotel businesses Other Activities
6. Week Creation of work schedules, inventory planning, performance and efficiency standards, communication between Housekeeping and other departments, and forms used Other Activities
7. Week Behavior of front desk personnel in extraordinary situations Guest types and relations -I Other Activities
8. Week Inspection in Housekeeping Department, room cost elements, stock control, Calculation of par number of cloth items used in rooms Guest expectations, Guest complaints and solutions Other Activities
9. Week Budgeting, budget items and budget control Other Activities
10. Week Night operations and control Other Activities
11. Week application Other Activities
12. Week application Other Activities
13. Week application Other Activities
14. Week application Other Activities
*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.
6 Knows the service delivery processes in tourism enterprises and performs them in a way that ensures guest satisfaction.
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.
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 5 5
PY2 5 5
PY3 5 5
PY4 5 5
PY5 5 5
PY6 5 5
PY8 5 5
PY9 5 5
PY10 4 4
PY11 5 5
PY12 5 5
PY13 5 5
PY14 5 5
PY15 5 5
PY16 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Front Office Management, Undergraduate Publishing,
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Practice 1 30 30
Classroom Activities 1 14 14
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0