Department of Tourism

Hello, I am Anıl SARIKAYA, a student of the Tourism Management Department at Balıkesir University, Faculty of Tourism. The roots of the Tourism Management Department date back to 1975. The purpose of establishing the department is to train qualified, competent, and well-equipped managers at the intermediate and senior levels in the tourism industry. In addition to tourism courses, the Tourism Management Department offers courses in accounting, law, marketing, economics, finance, and management. Foreign language courses such as English, German, and Russian are also taught. The department has a computer lab, service bar, and floor services laboratories that we actively use. We have a 90-day internship program that we must complete during our 4-year education period. Additionally, in the fourth year, we have a graduation project. After graduating from the Tourism Management Department, there are opportunities to work as middle and senior managers in hotels and travel establishments. The reason I chose the Tourism Management Department is that I believe the service sector is an indispensable industry. Also, due to my interest in the sector and management field, I chose this department. I chose Balıkesir University because of the numerous cultural and social activities and the competent academic staff of my department. I have benefited from the competent academic staff of my department, good communication with my instructors, and the annual employment and career days that are continuously organized. After graduating from the Tourism Management Department, my goal is to become a general manager in an international corporate hotel by developing myself and becoming competent and well-equipped in the industry, while obtaining the necessary references. For candidates considering the Tourism Management Department at Balıkesir University Faculty of Tourism, I recommend researching the well-established brand of BİTYO (Balıkesir University Faculty of Tourism) and the opportunities it offers. I also suggest improving their English language skills before choosing the faculty. I wish success to the candidates who will take the university entrance exam. I invite all of you to the Tourism Management Department at Balıkesir University Faculty of Tourism.