
| Course Code | : THM118 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 2 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The aim of this course is to enable students to learn, both in theory and in practice, how the front office department operates within accommodation establishments, as well as reservation processes and hotel management systems (PMS – Property Management Systems). Students will acquire the skills to effectively manage hotel operations through check-in/check-out procedures, room management, guest relations and automation systems.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the organisational structure, duties and responsibilities of the front office department in accommodation establishments, as well as guest reception and service processes. Students learn about reservations, check-in, the stay process and check-out procedures in theory, and gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of hotel operations. The course also introduces hotel automation systems (PMS – Property Management Systems) and covers their functions in areas such as reservation management, room status tracking, billing and reporting...
| 1. | Explains the duties and responsibilities of the front office department. |
| 2. | Describes the basic structure of hotel automation systems (PMS). |
| 3. | Carries out reservation, check-in and check-out procedures. |
| 4. | Manages room status and occupancy rates via the system. |
| 5. | Processes guest registration and billing. |
| 6. | Resolves issues encountered in front office operations. |
| 7. | Uses hotel software effectively and correctly. |
| 8. | Assesses the impact of digitalisation in the tourism sector on front office processes. |
| 1. | Front Office Operations and Management |
| 2. | Front Office Operations and Management in Accommodation Establishments (Nevzat Eraslan) |
| 3. | Front Office Management and Automation Applications Burhanettin Zengin, Ceyhun Akyol |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Quiz | 1 | %5 |
| Practice Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Lecture - Practice | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Quiz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Board Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 74 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | |
OÇ-1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |