Information Package / Course Catalogue
Marketing and Public Relations in Recreation
Course Code: REKR507
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Defines the concepts of target marketing departments and strategies. Determines the strengths and weaknesses of traditional marketing strategies. Develops marketing research programs for businesses. Develops and implements marketing strategies according to the targeted market situation and against competitors. Understands the importance of public relations in Recreational Businesses.

Course Content

Investigation of suitable marketing concepts and methods for public, commercial, private tourism and recreation organizations. Social marketing philosophy, issues involving the marketing of services, market research and mixed marketing strategies related to programming, distribution, pricing, recreation services. Definitions of public relations, the development of the concept, its qualities and techniques, its applications in various countries, public relations planning, education, importance and applications of public relations in public relations and recreation management in local and central administrations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Rukiye AYDOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the concepts of target marketing segments and strategies.
2.Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of traditional marketing strategies.
3.Develops marketing research programs for business.
4.Develops and implements marketing strategies according to the targeted market situation and against competitors.
5.Understands the importance of public relations in Recreational Businesses.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gençer, R. T. (2003). Olimpik Pazarlama Programlarının Yarattığı Katkılar Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme.
2.İçöz, O. & Kozak, M. (2002). Turizm Ekonomisi: Turizmin Makro ve Mikro Ekonomik Etkileri. 2.Bası, Turhan Kitapevi, Ankara.
3.Yağcı, Ö. (2003). Turizm Ekonomisi. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
4.Cheverton, P. (2004). Key Marketing Skills: Strategies, Tools & Techniques for Marketing Success. Kogan Page Limited.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
operating system
Week 3 - Theoretical
Marketing management
Week 4 - Theoretical
Marketing management and environmental relations
Week 5 - Theoretical
market segmentation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Target market selection and demand forecasts
Week 7 - Theoretical
Analysis of the recreational business
Week 8 - Theoretical
Public relations in local and central administrations and Interim Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Analysis of the external environment: Opportunities and threats
Week 10 - Theoretical
Strategy development process
Week 11 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of public relations
Week 12 - Theoretical
public relations planning
Week 13 - Theoretical
Recreation and public relations
Week 14 - Theoretical
general review and evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment6016
Individual Work142256
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
1
2
3
4
5
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026