Master's Program in Tourism Management (Thesis Track)

INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

TOURISM MANAGEMENT MASTER’S PROGRAM WITH THESIS (TURKISH)

December 2025

Application Format for Opening a Master's Program

The information and documents required in the applications made by Higher Education Institutions to open a new master's program are specified below. Providing this information and documents completely and following the requested format (with answers corresponding exactly to the question numbers) is necessary for the applications to be evaluated within the scope of current legislation and academic criteria, and to be finalized as soon as possible.

State the name of the proposed program:

TOURISM MANAGEMENT MASTER’S PROGRAM WITH THESIS (TURKISH)

1. Explain the concrete justification for opening the program.

The Tourism Management Master's Program with Thesis at Alanya University is structured for graduates who aim for an academic or sectoral career after their undergraduate education, and for researchers who want to produce scientific knowledge in the field of tourism. The main justification for opening this program is to train the qualified, creative human resources with developed research skills and interdisciplinary thinking capabilities that the tourism sector needs, and at the same time to increase academic productivity in cooperation with the sector. Today, the tourism sector has strategic importance in terms of economic development, employment, and social welfare. Therefore, in order to ensure sustainable growth in the sector, educated, well-equipped, and innovative individuals need to be trained. In this direction, our program aims to meet sectoral education and research needs, support scientific knowledge production, and directly contribute to the development of the sector.

Our program focuses on training individuals who are equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge in the field of tourism, think creatively, and can develop scientific approaches to problems. It is aimed that the qualified tourism workforce will increase efficiency in the sector, providing a competitive advantage at both local and global levels, while simultaneously raising employment and welfare levels through an educated human resource.

Our thesis program adopts as a primary goal the production of research that will contribute to the sector by analyzing the needs of the tourism industry at an academic level; preserving cultural sustainability, and providing scientific outputs that will integrate technological innovations into the sector. Transferring the knowledge, experience, and values accumulated throughout history to the future, and training conscious tourism professionals and academicians who guide society within this framework, is our main priority. Scientific research activities not only increase academic knowledge but also allow for the development of new practices and policies, thereby contributing to the progress of societies and the improvement of the quality of life. Qualified research to be conducted specifically in the field of tourism supports the development of innovative and sustainable ideas in the sector, encourages social development, and contributes to the diversification of practices aimed at environmental sustainability. In this context, as Alanya University, through our Tourism Management Master's Program with Thesis, we aim not only to bring a qualified workforce to the sector but also to train experts with academic depth, high research competence, and the academicians of the future.

Our program aims to encourage our students and academicians to take active roles in international scientific circles. It aims to expand the sharing of knowledge and experience through international research networks by increasing inter-university academic and cultural collaborations, thereby supporting the development of research capable of competing on a global scale and accelerating sectoral innovation. Through interactions established with researchers and students coming from and going to different countries, it plans to encourage the enrichment of cultural diversity in the tourism sector and the emergence of creative projects. In this direction, strengthening industry-university collaboration to increase the qualified workforce and expand innovative service models is also positioned among its primary goals. Furthermore, it aims to structure the education and training process, carried out within the framework of the principle of scientific and academic freedom, in a way that contributes to the development of our students' and academicians' independent, creative, and critical thinking skills. Thus, the Tourism Management Master's Program with Thesis views contributing to the development of both the local and national tourism economy and supporting sustainable economic growth in the sector among its core objectives.

Finally, the support of the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem by universities makes significant contributions to the development of creative thinking and innovative business ideas in the tourism sector. It is also among the important expectations of our program that our graduates increase employment in the sector, create new business areas, and serve sustainable development with the projects and initiatives they develop. As Alanya University, we view paving the way for innovative ideas for the tourism sector, encouraging entrepreneurship, and contributing to sectoral transformation as one of our main motivations.

2. Estimated student numbers based on student demand for the proposed program

	Number of Students Starting the Program		Total Number of Students
	Fall	Spring
Year 1	5	5	10
Year 2	5	5	10
Year 3	8	8	16
Year 4	10	10	20
Grand Total	28	28	56

Note: The assumptions used in determining the estimated numbers in the table must be consistent with the justifications for opening the program. If any, the demand for master's programs with a similar structure to the proposed program at nearby universities should be stated.

3. Explain the student admission requirements for the proposed program.

The articles included in the Alanya University Graduate Education and Examination Regulation will be applied in the application and entrance exams for the program. In addition to these articles, the following conditions will apply:

• In determining and selecting the students to be admitted to the Tourism Management Department Master's Program, the criteria determined by the Council of Higher Education, the Interuniversity Board Graduate Education Regulation, and the Alanya University Graduate Education and Examination Regulation will be applied. To apply for the Master's Program, candidates must have an undergraduate diploma deemed appropriate by the Department of the Institute (EABD) and accepted by the Institute Executive Board (EYK). (Graduation requirements are announced on our website during the application period).

• The candidate must have at least 55 points in the relevant score type of the program they are applying for from ALES (Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam), which is administered centrally by the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). (The ALES requirement is not sought for international students.)

• For foreign language proficiency, obtaining a score of at least 55 in YDS, 70 in TOEFL, or 6.0 in IELTS.

• In the case of international students, the application must comply with the procedures and principles determined by the Senate.

• Depending on the application status, a written and/or oral interview will be administered to evaluate the academic proficiency of the candidates.

4. For the compulsory and elective courses required to obtain a master's degree;

a) Provide the Course, Thesis, or Project credits and ECTS credit information as a table, separately for each semester.

(Graduate Education Regulation Article 6: A master's program with thesis consists of at least seven courses, a seminar course, and thesis work, provided that the total is not less than twenty-one credits. The seminar course and thesis work are non-credit and are evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. A master's program with thesis consists of a total of at least 120 ECTS credits, including at least eight courses (including the seminar course) and thesis work, provided that one academic semester is not less than 60 ECTS credits.

Article 11: A non-thesis master's program consists of at least ten courses and a term project course, provided that the total is not less than thirty credits and 60 ECTS.)

ALANYA UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

TOURISM MANAGEMENT MASTER'S PROGRAM WITH THESIS

DETAILED CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 - SEMESTER I

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	COURSE HOURS (T - P - L)	COURSE TYPE	LOCAL CREDIT	ECTS
TUİ 501	Research Methods and Scientific Ethics	3 - 0 - 0	C	3	10
TUİ 503	General Tourism	3 - 0 - 0	C	3	10
SEC 501	ELECTIVE COURSE 1 (General/Department)	3 - 0 - 0	E	3	5
TUİ 513	Destination Governance
TUİ 515	Cultural Heritage and Tourism
TUİ 597	Culture and Society
TUİ 521	Destination Branding and Image Management
TUİ 517	Digital Marketing in Tourism
TUİ 519	Social Media and Communication Management in Tourism
TUİ 541	Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Tourism
TUİ 571	Information Systems and Data Mining in Tourism
SEC 503	ELECTIVE COURSE 2 (General/Department)	3 - 0 - 0	E	3	5
TUİ 531	Operational Management in Tourism
TUİ 543	Strategic Management in Tourism
TUİ 583	Organizational Behavior and Leadership
TUİ 555	Organizational Psychology in Tourism
TUİ 567	Quality Management in Tourism Enterprises
TUİ 585	Human Resources Management in Tourism
TUİ 565	Travel Agencies and Tour Operation Management
TUİ 595	Aviation and Transportation Management
GRAND TOTAL		12 - 0 - 0		12	30

(Note: T: Theory, P: Practice, L: Lab, C: Compulsory, E: Elective)

YEAR 1 - SEMESTER II

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	COURSE HOURS (T - P - L)	COURSE TYPE	LOCAL CREDIT	ECTS
TUİ 502	Department Seminar	0 - 0 - 0	C	0	5
TUİ 504	Marketing Management in Tourism	3 - 0 - 0	C	3	10
TUİ 506	Hospitality Management	3 - 0 - 0	C	3	10
SEC 502	ELECTIVE COURSE 3 (General/Department)	3 - 0 - 0	E	3	5
TUİ 568	Sustainable Tourism Management
TUİ 572	Ecotourism
TUİ 588	Environmental Policies and Tourism
TUİ 574	Green Deal and Tourism
TUİ 582	International Tourism Policies and Economy
TUİ 558	Revenue and Capacity Management in Tourism
TUİ 580	Tourism Economics
TUİ 590	Financial Management in Tourism
TUİ 586	Alternative Tourism and Applications
TUİ 578	Special Interest Tourism
TUİ 564	Gastronomy Tourism
TUİ 576	Health Tourism
GRAND TOTAL		9 - 0 - 0		9	30

YEAR 2 - SEMESTER III

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	COURSE HOURS (T - P - L)	COURSE TYPE	LOCAL CREDIT	ECTS
TUİ 591	THESIS I	0 - 0 - 0	C	0	30
GRAND TOTAL		0 - 0 - 0		0	30

YEAR 2 - SEMESTER IV (Note: Corrected from VI to IV based on standard progression)

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	COURSE HOURS (T - P - L)	COURSE TYPE	LOCAL CREDIT	ECTS
TUİ 592	THESIS II	0 - 0 - 0	C	0	30
GRAND TOTAL		0 - 0 - 0		0	30

b) Specify the codes and contents of the courses as text.

ALANYA UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

TOURISM MANAGEMENT MASTER'S PROGRAM WITH THESIS

DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS

YEAR 1 - SEMESTER I

COMPULSORY COURSES

• TUİ 501 Research Methods and Scientific Ethics: This course comprehensively covers the basic principles of research design, methodological approaches, and scientific ethics rules in the social sciences. Students learn the philosophical foundations of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods; and experience research question formulation, hypothesis development, sampling techniques, data collection tools, and measurement-validity processes practically. In addition, ethical dilemmas encountered in the research process, plagiarism, data manipulation, academic integrity, and ethics committee processes are examined in detail. It aims for participants to plan their own master's research in line with scientific standards and conduct it originally and ethically. At the end of the course, participants gain a critical perspective on methodology and improve their academic writing skills.

• TUİ 503 General Tourism: The General Tourism course is a comprehensive course that covers the historical development of tourism, its conceptual framework, basic components, and the operational mechanisms of the modern tourism industry. Within the framework of the tourism systems approach, the focus is on the supply-demand balance, tourist behaviors, destination structure, and the roles of enterprises in the tourism sector. Within the scope of the course, the economic, cultural, environmental, and sociological impacts of tourism are analyzed and associated with sustainable tourism principles. National and international tourism policies, global tourism trends, and Turkey's position in tourism are also discussed with case studies. It is aimed for students to understand tourism from an interdisciplinary perspective and master sectoral dynamics.

ELECTIVE COURSES

ELECTIVE COURSE 1

• TUİ 513 Destination Governance: This course analyzes the role of the governance approach in the management of destinations and comprehensively examines the decision-making processes between public, private sector, local communities, and stakeholders. Destination Management Organizations (DMO), visitor management, stakeholder analysis, destination planning, and sustainability criteria are the main focal points of the course. Concepts of transparency, accountability, participation, and cooperation within governance models are discussed. In addition, policy tools that increase the competitiveness of destinations are evaluated and compared with international examples.

• TUİ 515 Cultural Heritage and Tourism: This course focuses on the protection, management, and sustainable use of cultural heritage in the context of tourism. Classification of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, UNESCO World Heritage processes, the importance of local community participation, and the preparation of heritage management plans form the main content of the course. Additionally, the carrying capacity of cultural heritage sites, the impact of culture-art events on the destination image, and the cultural heritage economy are analyzed.

• TUİ 597 Culture and Society: This course examines the concept of culture from a sociological perspective and focuses on topics of cultural change, identity, social structure, modernization, and cultural interaction. Examples of culture-society relations in the context of tourism are discussed.

• TUİ 521 Destination Branding and Image Management: The course covers the brand identity creation processes of destinations, brand strategies, and image management. Tourist perceptions, image measurement, promotional campaigns, and digital branding efforts are examined.

• TUİ 517 Digital Marketing in Tourism: This course analyzes the impact of digital transformation on tourism marketing and focuses on topics such as social media, SEO, content marketing, data analytics, and online consumer behaviors. Students carry out practical studies on online campaign planning, digital customer journey design, and performance measurement techniques. The impact of digital platforms on destination selection and the reliability of user-generated content (UGC) are discussed. The course aims to develop strategies for tourism enterprises to gain a competitive advantage in the digital ecosystem.

• TUİ 519 Social Media and Communication Management in Tourism: This course analyzes how social media shapes communication strategies in tourism enterprises. Content production, target audience segmentation, social media analysis tools, crisis communication, and e-word-of-mouth management are examined. Students evaluate brands' social media campaigns and learn the basic stages of creating an effective digital communication strategy. Additionally, how social media platforms affect the tourist experience and destination preferences is discussed with examples.

• TUİ 541 Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Tourism: This course comprehensively covers the use of artificial intelligence, automation, smart destination technologies, and data analytics in the tourism industry. Chatbots, robotic services, personalized recommendation systems, blockchain applications, and data-driven management models are the core topics. The effects of digitalization on service quality, workforce structure, and customer experience are discussed. Students analyze the opportunities and risks offered by the smart tourism ecosystem and develop innovative solution proposals for the sector.

• TUİ 571 Information Systems and Data Mining in Tourism: This course analyzes the information systems infrastructures, data management processes, and decision support systems of tourism enterprises. Big data, database creation, data mining techniques, customer data analysis, and information security are examined. Students discuss the role of a data-driven management approach in creating a competitive advantage in tourism through case studies. The use of automation systems in businesses and data-based marketing strategies are also discussed in detail.

ELECTIVE COURSE 2

• TUİ 531 Operational Management in Tourism: This course examines the daily operational processes of tourism enterprises within a systematic framework. Activities such as front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, purchasing, maintenance, and reservation management are examined in the context of efficiency, cost control, service quality, and operation planning. Service flow processes, capacity management, and operational risks are evaluated.

• TUİ 543 Strategic Management in Tourism: This course analyzes strategic thinking and planning processes in tourism enterprises. SWOT, PEST, competition analysis, strategy formulation, corporate governance, and long-term strategic decision mechanisms are among the main topics. Students examine through case studies how the dynamic structure of the sector shapes the competitive advantage strategies of businesses. Furthermore, strategic performance measurement systems and managerial decision-making processes are discussed.

• TUİ 583 Organizational Behavior and Leadership: This course examines individual and group behaviors in an organizational context and focuses on motivation, communication, leadership styles, organizational culture, conflict management, and decision-making processes. Employee behaviors are evaluated in the context of working conditions and emotional labor requirements in tourism enterprises. Students analyze the contribution of effective leadership practices to organizational performance with real examples.

• TUİ 555 Organizational Psychology in Tourism: This course provides a framework for evaluating human behaviors in tourism enterprises from a psychological perspective. Concepts such as job satisfaction, stress management, burnout, emotional labor, organizational commitment, and employee well-being are examined. The intense work pace and seasonality effects of the tourism sector are analyzed in terms of employee psychology.

• TUİ 567 Quality Management in Tourism Enterprises: The course covers service quality models, quality standards, total quality management, customer satisfaction measurement, and service design principles. Students learn quality assurance systems and methods for improving service processes with examples. In addition, international quality certifications and service innovation are evaluated.

• TUİ 585 Human Resources Management in Tourism: It covers human resources processes such as recruitment, training, performance evaluation, motivation, employee relations, and compensation management in the context of the tourism sector. The reasons for high labor turnover in tourism, seasonal employment structure, and strategies for increasing employee engagement are discussed.

• TUİ 565 Travel Agencies and Tour Operation Management: This course comprehensively examines the operational structure of travel agencies, tour program development processes, sales and operations management, and relevant legislation. The creation of package tours, supplier relations, customer management, and the impact of tourism law on agency activities are the focal topics.

• TUİ 595 Aviation and Transportation Management: The course analyzes the structure of the airline industry, airport management, logistical processes, and the relationship of global transportation systems with the tourism sector.

YEAR 1 - SEMESTER II

COMPULSORY COURSES

• TUİ 504 Department Seminar: This course, which is the beginning of the master's thesis process, enables students to determine a current and original topic in their field of expertise under the guidance of their advisors. Students create a theoretical framework for the thesis with critical thinking skills by conducting a comprehensive literature review on their chosen topics and share this with an academic seminar presentation.

• TUİ 502 Marketing Management in Tourism: Digital marketing concepts and their effects on the tourism sector are comprehensively examined. Online consumer behaviors and reservation systems are analyzed. Social media management and content strategies are emphasized. Search engine optimization (SEO) and digital advertising methods are explained. Data analysis, conversion rate measurement, and performance tracking applications are taught. Email marketing, mobile marketing, and influencer collaborations are covered. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications are discussed in the context of tourism marketing. Case studies are conducted on digital communication strategies during periods of crisis. The digital transformation processes of tourism brands are examined. At the end of the course, a digital marketing plan is expected to be prepared for a destination.

• TUİ 506 Hospitality Management: The course offers a comprehensive approach regarding the management functions of hospitality enterprises. Front office management, housekeeping, food and beverage management, cost control, revenue management, quality audit, and customer experience management are examined. In addition, digitalization and sustainable practices in the sector are discussed.

ELECTIVE COURSES

ELECTIVE COURSE 3

• TUİ 568 Sustainable Tourism Management: This course teaches management approaches that balance the long-term effects of tourism activities on the natural environment, local economy, and cultural values. Students examine topics such as reducing the ecological footprint, energy and waste management, green certification systems (ISO 14001, Green Globe, etc.), and destination capacity planning. Additionally, strategies for the fair distribution of tourism revenues among local communities, sustaining public-tourist interactions, and developing resilience against climate change risks are discussed. The course aims to equip students with the ability to make strategic decisions with a sense of environmental and social responsibility through theoretical frameworks along with case studies and field projects.

• TUİ 572 Ecotourism: This course covers the basic principles, ethical standards, and environmentally sensitive management models of ecotourism; topics such as the protection of natural areas, local community participation and revenue sharing, ecotourism certifications, market segmentation, and eco-friendly facility design are examined. Students evaluate the challenges and opportunities brought about by the transition from mass tourism to ecotourism through examples from international ecotourism destinations.

• TUİ 588 Environmental Policies and Tourism: The course examines the impact of national and international environmental legislation on the tourism sector; the integration of sustainable development goals (SDGs) into tourism planning, calculation and reduction of carbon footprint, waste management policies, and environmental performance indicators such as green buildings are discussed. Strategies of tourism enterprises to respond to legal compliance and environmentally conscious consumer demands are discussed.

• TUİ 574 Green Deal and Tourism: Analyzes the transformation that the European Green Deal will create in the tourism sector in its economic, environmental, and managerial dimensions. Carbon-neutral policies, sustainable energy use, green logistics, waste management, and the applicability of the circular economy approach in tourism enterprises are discussed. Students examine the effects of EU legislation on Turkish tourism, the design of sustainable supply chains, and low-carbon destination models. Furthermore, the impacts of the green transformation on destination competitiveness, cost structure, and tourist expectations are evaluated. The course comprehensively covers the strategic planning steps and policy tools necessary for the tourism sector to adapt to green transformation targets.

• TUİ 582 International Tourism Policies and Economy: Analyzes the historical development of international tourism policies, the functioning of global tourism markets, the role of international organizations (UNWTO, OECD, WTTC), and the macroeconomic effects of tourism. Tourism revenues, employment effects, foreign trade balance, economic multiplier effect, and economic determinants of competition between destinations are within the scope of the course. Students comparatively examine political factors affecting international tourism movements, visa regimes, global crises, security issues, and the tourism strategies of nation-states. The course also focuses on advanced topics such as positioning in international markets, tourism diplomacy, and the impact of state policies on destination branding. Students gain the ability to develop policies at the international level by analyzing global tourism trends.

• TUİ 558 Revenue and Capacity Management in Tourism: This course analyzes the theoretical foundations of revenue management and critical processes such as strategic pricing, demand forecasting, capacity optimization, and inventory management in tourism enterprises. Students evaluate dynamic pricing models, segmentation strategies, room revenue management, seasonality effects, and factors affecting business profitability through case analyses. Additionally, how revenue management applications are designed in capacity-constrained businesses like hotels and airlines, and the role of technology-supported decision systems, are examined. By the end of the course, students learn to optimize business performance by interpreting revenue management strategies from a data-driven perspective.

• TUİ 580 Tourism Economics: This course has a comprehensive structure that analyzes the economic structure of tourism, its macroeconomic relations, and its effects on national economies. The contribution of tourism to GNP, employment creation capacity, investment trends, foreign trade effects, economic multiplier analysis, and regional development dynamics are examined through international data sets. Students evaluate the determinants of tourism demand, price elasticity, the effects of income levels on tourism demand, and the reflections of economic fluctuations on tourism movements.

• TUİ 590 Financial Management in Tourism: This course addresses the financial decision-making processes in tourism enterprises within a strategic framework. The analysis of financial statements, cash flow management, evaluation of investment projects, cost control, budgeting, and capital structure constitute the core content of the course. By analyzing the factors affecting the financial performance of tourism enterprises, students find the opportunity to evaluate financial risk management, exchange rate risks, price fluctuations, and the periodic characteristics of revenue streams. Furthermore, the course focuses on the use of financial technologies in tourism businesses and new digital solutions that increase financial efficiency.

• TUİ 586 Alternative Tourism and Applications: This course analyzes alternative tourism types developing outside traditional mass tourism in terms of their social, economic, and environmental dimensions. A wide variety of types such as health tourism, gastronomy tourism, rural tourism, sports tourism, adventure tourism, agro-tourism, and creative tourism are examined with national and international examples. The contribution of alternative tourism to destination diversification, its role in local development, sustainability level, and adaptation to tourist expectations are discussed within the course. Students also conduct practical studies on alternative tourism product design, target market analyses, and the economic potential of niche tourism markets.

• TUİ 578 Special Interest Tourism: This course analyzes tourism types based on a specific area of interest or personal motivation. The demand structure, target audience profile, experience design, and product development strategies of tourism types aimed at special interest areas such as education, health, nature observation, festivals, arts, hobbies, and sports are comprehensively examined. Students evaluate the growth dynamics, motivation theories, and experience economy approach of the special interest tourism market. Also, the service design created for special interest tourists is analyzed through case studies.

• TUİ 594 Gastronomy Tourism: This course analyzes the role of gastronomy in the tourism sector and its impact on destination attractiveness. Topics such as transforming local cuisines into tourism products, gastronomy festivals, local producer networks, gastronomic identity creation processes, and gastronomy-destination branding are covered. Students evaluate the relationship between food culture, gastronomic experience, and tourist behavior. In addition, the economic impacts of gastronomy tourism, sustainable gastronomy, and the integration of local food systems with tourism are examined through case analyses.

• TUİ 576 Health Tourism: This course comprehensively covers the structure of health tourism, international patient mobility, the management of facilities providing health services, and the legal framework in health tourism. Sub-types such as medical tourism, thermal tourism, wellness, and elderly tourism are analyzed within the course. Students examine the determinants of health tourism demand, quality standards, accreditation processes, patient safety protocols, and the dynamics of international competition. Moreover, strategic evaluations are made on Turkey's health tourism potential and global positioning.

YEAR 2 - SEMESTER III

• TUİ 591 THESIS I: The Thesis I course is an in-depth research preparation process aimed at the student determining an original problem related to their research area and conducting a comprehensive literature review in line with this problem. Within the scope of the course, the student identifies research gaps by evaluating the relevant literature from an analytical perspective, creates its conceptual framework, and structures the theoretical basis of the research. Research questions, hypotheses, or qualitative research themes are clarified at this stage; the appropriate research method, sample structure, data collection tools, measurement scales, and analysis techniques are systematically determined. The student makes the research design comply with academic standards by holding regular meetings with their advisor, and submits the thesis proposal to the evaluation committee with a scientific presentation.

YEAR 2 - SEMESTER IV

• TUİ 592 THESIS II: The Thesis II course is the applied part of the research, which includes the implementation of the research design created in the Thesis I stage, the collection of data, its analysis, and the reporting of the results. In this process, the student conducts field work in accordance with the determined method. The findings obtained during the interpretation of the data are discussed by comparing them with the literature; the research questions are answered, and the scientific contribution of the study is clearly demonstrated. The student supports the conclusion and recommendation section of their thesis with sectoral, academic, and policy implications; expresses the limitations, and offers suggestions for future research. At the end of the course, the student submits the completed thesis work in accordance with the scientific report format and defends it by making an academic presentation before the jury. This course is the final stage of the master's program, aiming to maximize the student's research conduct, data management, academic writing, and scientific defense skills.

5. Provide the names of the existing laboratories for the proposed program, their square meters, and a list of important equipment found in each laboratory.

Application Area	m²	Capacity
Computer Laboratory I (Main Campus)	110 m²	18
Computer Laboratory II (Main Campus)	110 m²	21
Computer Laboratory III (HEP Campus)	52.53 m²	16
Şebnem Köseoğlu Computer Laboratory (HEP Campus)	52.50 m²	15

6. Provide a breakdown of the existing computer equipment for education and research and specify for what purpose they are used.

Our university offers a total of four computer laboratories to its students; two of them are located on the Main Campus, and the other two on the HEP Campus. The first laboratory on the Main Campus consists of 18 desktop computers with 24-inch monitors, and these computers are equipped with current technologies such as a 6th Generation 4-core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB graphics card, and 128 GB storage capacity. In the second laboratory, there is a total of 21 computers; 4 of them offer high performance with a 24-inch monitor, 8-core Ryzen 7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 8 GB graphics card, and 512 GB memory, while the remaining 17 have more powerful hardware featuring a 23.8-inch monitor, 12th Generation 6-core i5 processor, 16 GB RAM, 12 GB graphics card, and 512 GB memory. One of the laboratories on the HEP Campus houses 16 computers with 23.8-inch monitors, and these machines have a 12th Generation 6-core i5 processor, 16 GB RAM, 4 GB graphics card, and 512 GB memory. Finally, the other laboratory on the HEP Campus consists of 15 Mac Mini devices (M4 processor and 16 GB RAM memory), each accompanied by a 27-inch monitor.

7. State the number of terminals and/or personal computers open to the use of graduate students and how long (week, day, hour) they are available for use.

Our university's computer laboratories provide continuous service depending on the initiative of the course instructors, and the five computers located in the library are open only during library working hours, which is between 09:00–17:00 on weekdays. The laboratories can be used in the same time slot (09:00–17:00) every day of the year except public holidays; our undergraduate and graduate students can access these computers on a shared basis if they need to. In addition, seven desktop and three laptop computers are provided to students in the university library for research purposes, and these devices can also be used freely during library working hours.

8. State in a list the names of the periodicals available in your university and/or department library related to the proposed program and the years from which they are available.

The total number of users benefiting from our library is 1,617. The library, which has an office area of 390 m², features 5 computers made available for users. The library collection includes a total of 6,783 printed and electronic resources. Although there is currently no remote access provider, SSL-VPN service is provided by the IT Department. The library provides 24/7 service to support students in studying more efficiently during final and midterm weeks. There is 1 student working part-time in the library.

Periodicals:

• Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Dergisi

• Türkiye Barolar Birliği Dergisi

• T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı İletişim Başkanlığı – Ayın Tarihi Dergisi

• Türk İdare Dergisi

• Polis Akademisi – Adli Bilimler ve Suç Araştırmaları Dergisi

• KADEM – Kadın Araştırmaları Dergisi

• Türk Dili Dergisi

• TÜBA – Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Arkeoloji Dergisi

• TRT Vizyon – TRT Aylık Radyo Televizyon Dergisi

• Meclis Haber Dergisi

Electronic Periodicals and Databases:

Under EKUAL (National Academic License Membership), access is provided to 42,683 electronic resources and 46,135 e-journals. Below, some of the databases and their contents accessed under EKUAL are listed:

• Academic Search Ultimate

• Applied Science & Business Periodicals Retrospective (1913-1983)

• Applied Science & Technology Index Retrospective (1913-1983)

• Art Index Retrospective (1929-1984)

• Business Periodicals Index Retrospective

• Business Source Ultimate

• Central & Eastern European Academic Source

• DynaMed

• Education Index Retrospective (1929–1983)

• ERIC

• European Views of the Americas (1493–1750)

• GreenFILE

• Humanities & Social Sciences Index Retrospective (1907–1984)

• Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts

• MasterFILE Complete

• MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection

• MEDLINE

• Newspaper Source Plus

• Newswires

• Open Dissertations

• Regional Business News

• Social Sciences Index Retrospective (1907–1983)

• Teacher Reference Center

• The Belt and Road Initiative Reference Source

• TR Dizin

Additionally, the Databases Opened for Trial Access in the 2024-2025 Academic Year are as follows:

1. Data Türkiye

2. Library Türk

3. Piri Keşif Aracı (Discovery Tool)

4. Piri AI

5. AccessPhysiotherapy

6. Psikoterapi Eğitim (Akademimkim)

7. Bloomsbury Food Library

8. Bloomsbury Architecture Library

9. Hospitality & Tourism Complete

10. Wonders AI Research Platform

11. Türkiye Türkçesi Ağız Araştırmaları Veri Tabanı

12. Library Türk – Opened for access for the second time.

13. Hiperkitap

14. Mylangprep

15. Turcademy

16. Wikilala

17. Eosmanlıca

18. Kelime.com

19. Airisto ai.

20. Plagix ai.

9. If the proposed program is interdisciplinary in nature;

How this program differs from other master's programs currently being conducted at the University:

There is no master's program currently conducted in the field of tourism management at our university. The Tourism Management Master's Program with Thesis has the distinction of being the first and unique graduate education program in this field at our university. The program distinguishes itself from existing business programs by focusing on distinct areas such as sustainable tourism, destination management, tourism marketing, and service quality, in line with the dynamics of the tourism sector.

How it will be conducted without weakening existing master's programs:

The Tourism Management Master's Program with Thesis covers topics specific to the tourism sector, such as sustainable tourism, destination planning, crisis management in tourism, and service sector management. This program is designed especially for professionals who want to build a career in the tourism sector and students who aim to advance in the academic field. Differentiating itself from existing business programs, it provides specialization specific to the needs of the tourism sector. Thus, it will increase academic diversity and areas of expertise without weakening the quality of other master's programs conducted at our university.

Whether it requires new physical space (classrooms, laboratories, etc.) in addition to existing facilities:

There is no need for additional new physical space to conduct the program. Our university's existing classrooms, seminar halls, library, and technology infrastructure are sufficient to meet all the educational and research activities of the program.

The additional financial burden it will bring to the university and how it will be met:

Opening the Tourism Management Master's Program with Thesis will not bring an additional financial burden to our university. The program will be supported by the current academic staff and conducted using existing resources. Therefore, there will be no need for additional personnel or infrastructure investment.

Whether a Scientific Preparation Program will be applied if students starting the program come from different disciplines:

For students applying to the program from different undergraduate programs, a Scientific Preparation Program may be applied if deemed necessary. This arrangement will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the Alanya University Graduate Education and Examination Regulation. Within the scope of the Scientific Preparation Program, students will be given fundamental courses in the field of tourism management, thereby preserving the integrity of the program.