In order to meet the increasing demand for qualified employees in the area of hospitality industry, the department aims at educating prospective managers who are able to think at the global scale and manage their organizations in view of the conditions of the country. It also provides an opportunity of education in hospitality management, which is a dynamic and unique working area, to people who do not have access to face-to-face education. This department offers an important chance for people who work and do not find an opportunity to follow face-to-face courses and who have an associate degree but want to continue their education to get an undergraduate degree as well as for young people at the age of university.