Learning and Assessment

The Program’s Learning and Assessment Process
The Doctorate Program in Tourism Management is conducted with a learning-focused approach that aims to provide students with advanced academic knowledge and research skills. The educational process includes theoretical courses, seminars, academic studies, project development activities, and a doctoral thesis. Student success is measured through midterm exams, final exams, assignments, project presentations, seminar performances, scientific publication studies, and thesis monitoring committee evaluations. The doctoral qualifying exam and thesis defense process constitute the fundamental evaluation stages of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Possesses advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of tourism management.
2. Analyzes and interprets current developments in the tourism sector using scientific methods.
3. Conducts original scientific studies using advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods.
4. Develops innovative and sustainable solutions to complex problems specific to the field.
5. Achieves academic competence to publish scientific papers at the national and international levels.
6. Develops an interdisciplinary scientific perspective open to research and collaboration.
7. Conducts independent research and thesis work in accordance with academic ethical principles.
8. Makes original contributions in the areas of tourism policies, strategic management, and marketing.

Assessment and Evaluation System
Assessment and examination practices are conducted in accordance with the institutional principles defined in the Graduate Education Regulations (Articles 22–24). Accordingly:
• Midterm evaluations (midterm exams, assignments, presentations, projects) and final exams are administered together.
• Attendance and participation requirements must be met in order to take the final exam.
• The letter grade system and grade point average (GPA) calculation principles defined in the regulations are applied.