Tourism

Bachelor

Master

Tourism is distinguished by UNESCO as one of the most important spheres of the professional education. Therefore, the speciality “Tourism” is very popular among students all over the world nowadays.

Tourism is a sphere of activity that includes in itself the entire range of services of recreation organization: starting from the accommodation services to the formation of a unique excursion programmes, compiling a tourist route, satisfying the consumer’s demand of citizens of Kazakhstan and foreign guests for tourist and spa services. This is a good scope of work for applying a wide variety of skills and abilities, where you can fully discover your creative potential.

Code: 6В11101

Academic degree: bachelor in the field of services

Mode of study: full-time, full-time with a shortened period of study

Course duration:

4 years after secondary education
3 years after the vocational secondary education
2 years after the higher education

Special aspects of the programme

Innovative method of training
Practice-oriented courses
Trilingualism throughout the training
Advanced English, Turkish, Chinese, Italian
Certified courses of booking and reservation in the service sector
Participation in the research institute of tourism as a part of scientific projects
Opportunity to undertake international internship (Turkey, Italy, Russia), in the «Tau-Turan» CJSC, in restaurants, in hotel facilities
Activity of the «Turan Nomads», «Global Tourism Service» business incubator, «Tourist» the tourist club

Compulsory and elective (optional) disciplines:

basis of tourismology
tourism guide
geography of the international tourism
tourism management
basics of entrepreneurship in tourism
cross-cultural communication in service
legal regulation of business activities
personal efficiency of an entrepreneur
technics of sale of services of the tourist industry
electronic system of booking and reservation in tourism and services
recreation and balneology
introduction to the enterprise
ecological tourism
local lore studies and museology

Lecturers, business coaches

Master classes, trainings, seminars are conducted by experienced teachers, well-known specialists, business trainers in the sphere of tourism and service:

Kalenova Saulesh Abdrazahovna (professor, holder of the title «The Best University Teacher of 2015»)
Korablev Valeriy Anatolyevich (professor, holder of titles «Honored Tourism Instructor of the Republic of Kazakhstan», «Honorary Worker of Tourism of the Republic of Kazakhstan», «Honored Traveler of Russia», licentiate of «Best coverage in tourist media of 2015»)
Vukolov Vladimir Nikolaevich (Professor, Director of the Research Institute of Tourism, holder of the title «Best University Teacher of 2006, 2014»)
Khokhlenko Evgenia Anatolyevna (General Director of «Premium Travel Company» LLP)
Zimin Maksim Andreevich (General Director of «Master Park» LLP, President of the Rafting Federation of Kazakhstan)
Mitin Anton Aleksandrovich (Director of «Almaty / Astana City Tour» LLP)
Khokhlenko Viktor (Supervisor of cruise sales of marketing department of «Premium Travel Company» LLP)

Our partners

The educational programme includes a compulsory on-the-job training. During studying activity you have an opportunity to try the hand in the leading tour operators’ companies (inbound tourism, outbound tourism, internal tourism), in hotel and restaurant business sphere, in children’s and youth tourism, in the sphere of business administration and in travel management.

Bases for practice:

Department of Tourism and External Relations of Almaty city
Federation of sporting tourism and all-round tourism of Almaty
«Kazakhstan Tourist Association»
The Association for the Conservation of the Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK)
Association of Tourist Agencies of Kazakhstan (ATAK)
«Premium Company Travel» LLP
«Sаnita Tours International» LLP
«Touroperator Kompas» LLP
«Almaty / Astana City Tour» LLP
«Global Tourism Service»
«Almaty Regional Centre of Children’s and Youth Tourism and Excursions»

International Programs

Within the framework of international cooperation and programs on academic mobility, students have the opportunity to study and undertake an internship and practice in the partner universities offered at their choice:

Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul, Turkey;
Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey;
Berjaya University College of Hospitality, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;
University of Agribusiness and Regional Development, Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
Economic University of Varna, Varna, Bulgaria;
Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia;
St. Petersburg State University of Economics, St. Petersburg, Russia
International Academy of Tourism in Antalya, Antalya, Turkey.
The University of Economy in Bydgoszczа, г.Быдгощ, Poland

Career prospects (professions)

Graduates can apply professional knowledge in various spheres of tourism and service:

Department of Tourism and External Relations of Almaty city
akimats and state enterprises
Kazakhstan Tourist Association (KTA)
Association of Tourist Agencies of Kazakhstan (ATAK)
hotel and restaurant business
hospitality training centers
organizations that book tickets
rehabilitation centers for people with disabilities, which provide services for organization of tourist trips for the disabled
agencies and leisure activities organizations
resort business
sports and health services
business administration
advertising services
the sphere of education

Prospects of career growth of managers on tourism are connected with improvement of professional skill (in system of continuous vocational training for achievement of higher qualification).

Professional growth of the manager in the tourist sphere is connected with the management career, when you, gradually improving yourself, can become the head of the tourist company.

Ekpaeva Diyara Chingisovna

Graduate of the educational program "Tourism", the international luxury hotel chain The Ritz-Carlton, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Almaty

Turan University has changed my life! Here, thanks to the excellent teaching staff, I got the opportunity to become a qualified specialist, and all the conditions for personal growth. I am grateful to Turan for new great friends and for a lot of positive emotions. As part of my foreign training practice, I met many interesting and famous people, and mastered the basics of the hospitality industry. Turan University gave me unforgettable student years!

Maxim A. Zimin

Graduate of the educational program "Tourism", President of the Rafting Federation of Kazakhstan, General Director of Master Park LLP

Studying at Turan University was remembered, on the one hand, by the attitude of the teachers to the students – kindness, openness to any dialogue, on the other hand – the atmosphere of friendship and mutual assistance that prevailed in our group. So far, my fellow students and I have been meeting, calling back, helping each other…I would advise people who are seriously thinking about their future to go to university: graduates have good prospects and many of them find decent jobs. Our student life was filled with various events. It was very interesting to study. I think that my current worldview, my attitude to the profession, was largely formed during my student years. The education I received helped me organize and develop my own business. Of course, I want to thank the entire teaching staff, wish them good health and further success. Good luck!!!

Mitrakova (Bekenova) Madina Sabyrzhanovna

Graduate of the educational program "Tourism", CEO of a travel company, coordinator of projects "EMBASSY ALLIANCE" (Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur)

In all my years of study at Turan University, I have never regretted my choice. Throughout the entire period of study, it was very interesting at the university. For me, it was the third year that became a turning point when I finally realized that the choice was the right one. It is impossible not to mention the practice, which made no less impression on me. We visited a huge number of historical and archaeological sites, as well as natural monuments and national parks. This practice allows you to acquire knowledge, skills, experience and expands your professional horizons. I wish success, prosperity, and excellent creative students to my beloved Department of Tourism and Service and Turan University!

Viktor Khokhlenko

Graduate of the educational program "Tourism", supervisor of cruise sales of the marketing department of the tour operator company "Premium Travel Company" LLP

After graduating from college, I already knew which university I would go to. Turan University became my choice. Why “Turan” and the specialty tourism? It’s simple! There were great reviews about the best education on word of mouth, and I’ll say this about choosing a specialty: travel is the only thing that makes us richer by buying!!! I can say without exaggeration that these were the best years of study and recreation. What I love about tourism is the opportunity to travel a lot.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the teachers of Turan University. Thank you for making us people, professionals in our field!

Woodward Aisha

Graduate of the educational program "Tourism "

Studying in Turan gave me not only knowledge, but also valuable experience. The teachers are real professionals, they shared not only theory, but also practical skills. The university provides many opportunities for development: clubs, internships, conferences. This time has taught me how to work in a team and develop the necessary skills. I am very grateful for such an experience!

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Stakeholder reviews

Codes:

7M11101 – Scientific and pedagogical field

7M11102 – Specialized education

Academic degree: master’s degree

Mode of study: full-time