Tourism Management Master’s Degree

 

 

General Information

Welcome to the Master’s Program in Tourism Management at Cyprus Aydın University. In today’s world, shaped by globalization, digital transformation, sustainability issues, and rapidly changing travel behaviors, the tourism sector needs visionary leaders with a strategic perspective and innovative thinking.
Our program is carefully designed to integrate academic knowledge with the realities of the global tourism and hospitality industry. Our goal is to provide a strategic and sustainable tourism perspective that enables graduates to analyze tourism markets, anticipate emerging trends, manage destinations responsibly, and lead organizations with ethical awareness and cultural sensitivity.

Whether you choose the Thesis program to contribute to academic research in tourism or the Non-Thesis program to develop your professional expertise in tourism management and planning, you will be part of a dynamic learning environment that centers analytical thinking, sustainability, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making processes.

We aim to create an academic community that values diversity and internationalization, where students from different cultural and professional backgrounds work together to find solutions to real-world tourism issues. Under the guidance of experienced academics and industry professionals, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a leader in the field of tourism and hospitality.

We invite you to join us on this journey toward excellence in professional development, sustainable development, and tourism leadership.

Message from the Program Director

The Master’s Program in Public Law aims to train experts who have a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of public law, are capable of analytical thinking, and can produce solutions to legal problems with a critical perspective. Our program offers advanced academic knowledge in areas such as constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, human rights law, and international public law, while prioritizing the development of our students’ research, writing, and scientific method skills.
We operate with an awareness of the critical role public law plays in strengthening the principle of the democratic rule of law and protecting fundamental rights and freedoms. In this regard, our program goes beyond merely imparting knowledge of legislation; it offers a comprehensive approach that evaluates the theoretical foundations of law, current court decisions, and comparative law perspectives together.
Our vision is to be a respected, academically productive, and socially impactful graduate program at both the national and international levels. While preparing our students for academic careers, we also aim to train them to become well-equipped legal professionals capable of playing an active role in public institutions, the judiciary, and policy-making processes.
Commitment to scientific ethical values, critical thinking, freedom of expression, and pluralism form the fundamental principles of our program. As the Master’s Program in Public Law, we are determined to continue training experts who are sensitive to human rights, adaptable to a changing world, and grounded in the rule of law.

Program Description

Language of instruction: Turkish (Regulation Article 16).
Qualification level: Master’s Degree (Second Level).
Program type: Thesis / Non-Thesis (Regulation Articles 29–38).
ECTS workload principle: The standard workload per semester is 30 ECTS (Regulation Articles 30(7) and 34(3)).

Purpose and Objectives

The Master’s Program in Tourism Management has the following objectives:
• To provide advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of tourism management, destination planning, hospitality management, and sustainable tourism development.
• To develop strategic analysis and decision-making skills in dynamic and competitive tourism environments.
• Strengthen leadership, communication, and intercultural competencies in a global and multicultural tourism context.
• Promote ethical responsibility, sustainability principles, and academic integrity in tourism practices and research.
• Provide research competency within the thesis-based program and professional problem-solving skills for practical application within the non-thesis program.

Accreditations

Cyprus Aydın University operates in accordance with the supervision and recognition frameworks of the relevant higher education authorities. The program is fully accredited by YÖDAK, and the YÖK recognition/authorization application has been officially submitted, with the evaluation process ongoing.
Matters related to the opening, naming, and language of instruction of the program are subject to the procedures and principles specified in the Graduate Education and Training Regulations (e.g., Article 5).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master’s Program in Tourism Management can pursue professional career opportunities in the tourism, hospitality, and service sectors at both the national and international levels. Possible career fields include:
• Tourism Manager / Destination Manager
• Hotel or Accommodation Operations Manager
• Tourism Marketing and Sales Manager
• Service Quality Manager
• Tourism Development and Planning Specialist
• Events and Recreation Manager
• Tourism Consultant
• Entrepreneur in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector
• Academic or Researcher (for thesis program graduates)
Graduates may also pursue doctoral education in tourism, hospitality management, or related fields.

Graduates

• Inter-graduate communication and professional networking activities
• Mentoring opportunities with industry professionals and academics
• Career development events and industry gatherings

Students

• Academic advising and orientation support are provided.
• Active participation in the process is encouraged through feedback mechanisms (course evaluation surveys, satisfaction surveys, and the student representative system).

Staff

Administrative and academic coordination is provided to ensure the program is run efficiently and effectively.

Graduates

• Communication and interaction activities are carried out with graduates.
• The aim is to monitor their career development and continuously improve the program through feedback surveys.

Employers and Industry Stakeholders

Academic Staff

Academic Staff

Infrastructure and Physical Facilities

Activities

The program encourages the following activities to support students’ academic and professional development:
• Seminars and workshops
• Guest lectures by professionals from the tourism and hospitality industry
• Academic conferences and research symposiums
• Field visits and industry-based practical activities (where applicable)
• Student research presentations and seminar sessions

News and Announcements

• Application deadlines and acceptance announcements
• Academic calendar updates
• Seminar series and department events
• Thesis defense announcements (within the framework of relevant regulations and where deemed appropriate)

Contact Information

Tel: +90 392 60 00 00
Fax: 0392 60 20 00
Program Director E-Mail: @cau.edu.tr