Recreation Management Thesis Master's Degree

ISCO: 3423.02   

ISCO: 3423.02   

• It is a higher education program based on postgraduate qualifications that provides students with knowledge on recreation management issues and shows them how to use existing knowledge in practice.

Education and training are provided in the form of formal or distance education. In addition, practical training is provided in research centers and laboratories within higher education institutions.

• Examining recreation and sports science in more depth, specializing in the field by developing specialized topics in undergraduate education.
• Have professional management techniques and practices regarding recreational activities.
• Have the ability to analyze the problems of businesses in the recreation area and have problem-solving skills.
• Have detailed knowledge of macro and micro scale plans and policies regarding the recreation area.
• Plans, conducts, evaluates and presents a report on research in his/her field using scientific research methods.
• Have the skills to organize and manage activities related to the recreation area.
• Have the ability to follow scientific literature related to the field of recreation.
• It constantly renews and improves itself regarding the recreation area.
• Can follow and communicate information related to his/her field by using at least one foreign language at a general level.
• Evaluates democracy, human rights, social, scientific, cultural and professional ethical values ​​from a critical perspective and develops behaviors in accordance with them.

Possesses the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

1. Literacy competence

2. Multilingual competence

3. Sports science competence

4. Digital competence

5. Personal, social and learning to learn competence

6. Citizenship competence

7. Entrepreneurship competence

8. Cultural awareness and expression competence

• Measurement and evaluation methods; types of exams and their contribution to course success grades are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on these matters.
• Different methods such as homework, projects, practice, midterm and final exams are used in measurement and evaluation.
• Letter and/or number-based grading systems are used to evaluate student success.
• After completing the courses, the thesis defense must be successful.

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

- "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

- "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

• To have a bachelor's degree.
• To have met the conditions determined by the senate/institute of the higher education institution regarding student admission to postgraduate education and training, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.
• General admission requirements for Turkish and foreign students apply to start the program.

Graduates' job opportunities are generally concentrated in two areas. Our graduates can work as middle and senior managers in businesses operating in the recreation, tourism and hospitality industry or as researchers/teaching staff in relevant departments of universities.

Students who successfully complete their master's degree and graduate have employment opportunities primarily in recreation businesses with the education they receive;

• In theme parks

• In hotel businesses

• In national and international airline businesses

• In public and private hospitals within the scope of health hotel management

• In animation and recreation activities within other tourism businesses as middle and senior expert/manager positions.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Postgraduate Education and Training Regulation

2. Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

The qualification is valid at all times.