The Tourism Department is a leading academic unit dedicated to advancing education, research, and professional training in tourism, hospitality, and cultural heritage. It combines academic rigor with industry-oriented learning to prepare specialists capable of operating effectively in a dynamic and global tourism environment.
The department offers a portfolio of modern, practice-oriented academic programs designed in alignment with international standards and labor market demands.
Core study areas
Tourism Business Management
Hotel Management
Event Management
Tourism Operations
Tourism Marketing
Tourism Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Tourism and Hospitality
Mission
The mission of the department is to educate highly qualified professionals equipped with managerial, analytical, and intercultural competencies necessary for leadership in the global tourism and hospitality industry. The department aims to prepare graduates who are able to respond to the changing needs of the tourism market, contribute to sustainable destination development, and work effectively in both local and international professional environments.
Teaching and learning approach
Teaching and learning are based on a student-centered and innovation-driven model that integrates theoretical foundations with applied skills. The educational process emphasizes project-based learning, real-world case studies, and the use of digital technologies, including smart tourism tools. Particular attention is given to foreign language proficiency, ensuring graduates are competitive in international contexts.
Research and innovation
Research activities within the department focus on priority areas such as sustainable tourism development, tourism economics and competitiveness, investment and innovation in tourism, marketing strategies, logistics and transport systems, and digital transformation. These research directions reflect contemporary global trends and support evidence-based decision-making in the tourism sector.
Academic staff
The academic team consists of professors, associate professors, and PhD holders, complemented by international visiting lecturers from leading institutions in Spain, Indonesia, and China. This diverse faculty ensures a balance between academic excellence and practical expertise.
Industry collaboration
The department maintains strong integration with industry through partnerships with tourism companies, hotels, transport and logistics operators, and destination management organizations. These collaborations provide students with access to internships, field visits, guest lectures, applied projects, and direct career pathways. Close cooperation with employers also helps the department align its educational content with labor market needs and current industry standards.
Student engagement
Students actively participate in research and innovation through scientific groups, field studies, and project development. Their engagement is reflected in consistent academic output, including numerous publications in national and international collections. Such involvement helps students develop leadership, teamwork, research, and problem-solving skills.
Internationalization
Internationalization is a key priority. Students benefit from internships in countries such as Italy, Germany, Turkey, and Indonesia, as well as academic exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and participation in international conferences and competitions. These opportunities broaden their professional outlook, strengthen intercultural competence, and increase their readiness to work in the global tourism and hospitality industry.
Our values
The department operates on principles of transparency, continuous innovation, academic collaboration, inclusiveness, and quality assurance, ensuring sustainable development and alignment with global educational standards. These values guide the department’s teaching, research, and partnership activities and support the creation of a dynamic academic environment focused on excellence and long-term development.
Graduate opportunities
Graduates of the Tourism Department pursue careers across a wide range of sectors, including tourism and destination management companies, hotels and resorts, airlines and travel agencies, event management organizations, marketing and branding agencies, transport and logistics companies, government tourism authorities, and international development organizations. They are also prepared for entrepreneurial activity, postgraduate study, and professional growth in management, planning, marketing, operations, and research within the tourism industry.
