TOURIST GUIDANCE (ENGLISH)
The Tourism Guidance Department welcomes you to the exciting world of tourism, travel and entertainment.
Mission
- The main objective of the department is to train professionals needed in tourism sector of Turkey and the world, who have the theoretical knowledge required in the field of tourism, have sectoral experience, know at least two foreign languages (advanced level), able to use computer technologies, capable to make and implement decisions, closely follows the latest developments in tourism, have expertise in communication skills, have vision, and open to continuous personal improvement.
- To train individuals who follow legislation related to the profession, familiar with documents used in commercial life, familiar with software program related to the field, know the procedure techniques and essentials in food production and consumption, able to correspond in the field, have office and personnel management skills, and can use the communication devices related to the field.
Career Fields
Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Tour Operators, Travel Agencies, Hotels, Airlines, Tourist Information Offices of Municipalities, Provincial Tourism Departments, Organization and Advertisement Companies, Export- Import Departments of Private Institutions, Publicity Offices Abroad, and similar private and public sector organizations.
Departments to Transfer Through DGS Exam
Upon successfully completing the program and DGS Exam conducted by OSYM, students can transfer to Travel Management, Travel Management and Tourism Guide, Travel Management and Tourism Guidance Teacher's Education, and Tourism Guidance programs.