Gastronomi ve Mutfak Sanatları Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The main goal of the department is to train gastronomes who are actively working in the food and beverage market, who have the equipment needed by organizations in the food and beverage sector, who can think analytically, and who have questioning and investigative qualities.

Education and training are provided in the form of formal education. In addition, practical training is provided in the application kitchen within the higher education institution or as internships in the gastronomy sector and workplaces.

• Knows the basic concepts and principles of business management, marketing and cost management in his/her field.
• Knows and applies management theories and practices that will enable him/her to manage a food and beverage business effectively.
• Recognizes national and international cuisines with their cultures and geographies, knows and applies their techniques; monitors and interprets local and global developments and changes.
• Interprets, evaluates and decides on data related to visual, sensory and nutritional elements related to the preparation and production techniques and presentation of food and beverages.
• Knows and uses tools and technological equipment related to his/her field.
• Knows and applies standards and basic principles related to food hygiene, food safety, food legislation, occupational health and safety in his/her field.
• Has knowledge of food science and technology, basic nutrition principles and nutritional values ​​and creates menus within this scope.
• Communicates effectively on all national and international platforms using at least one foreign language.
• Knows and uses the information and communication tools and technologies required by his/her field.
• Takes responsibility as an individual or as part of a group to solve problems encountered in the field and effectively conveys solution proposals in written and verbal form.
• Knows, follows, manages or takes part in projects, events and organizations carried out in the field that will contribute to the development of the field.
• Updates and develops his/her knowledge, skills and competencies with the awareness of lifelong learning and sustainability by having ethical values ​​related to the field.
• Knows the relationships between his/her field and sociology, local and global production-consumption patterns.

He/she has the following key competencies at an advanced level:

• Professional competencies related to his/her field,

• Technical reading comprehension, writing and application skills,

• Cost calculation,

• Being able to follow technological developments related to his/her field,

• Basic level computer usage,

• Being able to do group work,

• Effective communication and being social,

• Following current issues related to his/her field and making learning continuous,

• Having citizenship awareness,

• Being aware of cultural differences,

• Being an entrepreneur.

He/she has the following key competencies at an intermediate level:

Being able to use a foreign language

The general rules regarding the examination regulation and measurement and evaluation are regulated by the "Istanbul Beykent University Associate and Undergraduate Education - Teaching Regulation". Special processes regarding exams, education-teaching, measurement and evaluation are determined by the "Istanbul Beykent University Measurement Activities and Exam Application Directive".

The principles and procedures of relative evaluation are defined by the "Istanbul Beykent University Relative Evaluation System Application Directive". The teaching and measurement-evaluation methods used in the courses are given in the course syllabuses on the course pages. Different methods such as homework, project, application, midterm exam and final exam are used in measurement and evaluation.

According to the Istanbul Beykent University Associate and Undergraduate Education - Teaching Regulation;

Calculation of success grade

ARTICLE 17 – (1) The absolute success score of a student consists of the contribution of the in-term grade and the final grade for that course at certain rates. The contribution of the in-term evaluations to the absolute success score is; in formal education, it cannot be less than 40% and more than 70%, while in distance education, mid-term evaluations are calculated over 20% and end-of-term evaluations are calculated over 80%. Absolute success grades show the ranking grade of the students. The Senate determines how the letter success grades will be obtained, taking into account the success level of the class, the statistical distribution of the scores and the class average. The letter success grade and its coefficients and other signs are shown below: (Amendment Published in the Official Gazette No. 30129 dated July 20, 2017).

The general rules regarding the examination regulation and measurement and evaluation are regulated by the "Istanbul Beykent University Associate and Undergraduate Education - Teaching Regulation". Special processes regarding exams, education-teaching, measurement and evaluation are determined by the "Istanbul Beykent University Measurement Activities and Exam Application Directive".

The principles and procedures of relative evaluation are defined by the "Istanbul Beykent University Relative Evaluation System Application Directive". The teaching and measurement-evaluation methods used in the courses are given in the course syllabuses on the course pages. Different methods such as homework, project, application, midterm exam and final exam are used in measurement and evaluation.

According to the Istanbul Beykent University Associate and Undergraduate Education - Teaching Regulation;

Calculation of success grade

ARTICLE 17 – (1) The absolute success score of a student consists of the contribution of the in-term grade and the final grade for that course at certain rates. The contribution of the in-term evaluations to the absolute success score is; in formal education, it cannot be less than 40% and more than 70%, while in distance education, mid-term evaluations are calculated over 20% and end-of-term evaluations are calculated over 80%. Absolute success grades show the ranking grade of the students. The Senate determines how letter success grades will be obtained by taking into account the success level of the class, the statistical distribution of the scores and the class average. Letter success grades and coefficients and other signs are shown below: (Amendment Published in the Official Gazette dated July 20, 2017 and numbered 30129).

(2) Other letter grades and their meanings are stated below.

a) DZ grade; It is given when the course attendance conditions are not met.

b) Exempt grade (M); It is given for the credits earned as a result of exemption exams. Exempt grade; It is included in the graduation credit and is not included in the weighted general grade point average calculation.

c) Pass grade (G); It is given when the courses not included in the weighted general grade point average are passed.

ç) Fail grade (K); It is given in case of failure of courses that are not included in the weighted general grade point average.

d) Work in progress mark (S); It is given for projects, graduation studies and similar studies that cannot be completed at the end of the term and receive an extension period. At the end of the extension period, the S mark is converted to a letter grade.

e) Sufficient grade (Y); It is given for credits earned in accordance with Article 25. The credit of the course given a Y grade is included in the graduation credit and is not included in the weighted general grade point average calculation.

f) It has been repealed. (Amendment Published in the Official Gazette dated July 20, 2017 and numbered 30129)

(3) A student who receives one of the grades AA, BA, BB, CB and CC from a course is considered to have passed that course.

(4) A student who receives one of the grades DZ, FD, FF and K from a course is considered to have failed that course.

(5) A student who receives one of the grades DC and DD from a course is considered to have conditionally passed that course. In order for a student to be considered successful in a course, their CGPA must be at least 2.00 at the time of graduation. If their CGPA is lower than 2.00, the student can increase their CGPA to 2.00 by taking enough of their DC and DD courses. The student cannot graduate without meeting this requirement.

To monitor the quality of higher education programs;

• YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.
• "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.
• "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

In addition, the Quality Commission carries out the necessary work in accordance with the Istanbul Beykent University Quality Assurance Directive dated 10.06.2021 and numbered 2021/14.

Accreditation Body Name: Tourism Academicians Association (Tourism Education Evaluation and Accreditation Board) (TUADER)

Start/End Date: 1.01.2024/31.12.2026

The qualifications that students accepted to the program must have are explained as follows in accordance with Article 5 of the Beykent University Associate and Undergraduate Education Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated 13.04.2017 and numbered 30037:

ARTICLE 5 – (1) In order to register for the university's associate and undergraduate programs, it is necessary to be placed in the relevant program by ÖSYM regarding associate or undergraduate education and not to be registered in another higher education institution that accepts students within the quota. However, the conditions to be sought in programs requiring special talent and in the registration of foreign students are determined by the Senate.

Graduates of the department can work in various branches of the food and beverage industry. With postgraduate education, they can work in higher education institutions; with pedagogical formation, they can work in secondary education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education.

Higher Education Law No. 2547

https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/MevzuatMetin/1.5.2547.pdf

Istanbul Beykent University Associate and Undergraduate Education-Teaching Regulation

https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=23510&MevzuatTur=8&MevzuatTertip=5

Qualification is continuous