1. Preparation of competitive masters in the field of tourism and recreation, capable of effectively solving complex professional tasks in the conditions of dynamic development of the regional, national and international tourism market, using modern management approaches.
2. Formation of innovative and research potential of higher education students aimed at developing and implementing sustainable tourism development projects, digital solutions and modern technologies for tourism management.
3. Ensuring the integration of the educational process with the needs of the regional economy and tourism industry, developing partnerships with business, communities and stakeholders for practical training of specialists focused on real challenges of the labor market.

1. Teaching and learning are based on the implementation of active methods that ensure a personally oriented approach, the development of critical thinking and professional autonomy of applicants. The educational process is built on the principles of student-centered, problem-oriented and interactive learning with extensive use of web technologies and self-study. The study of disciplines involves lectures, practical and laboratory classes, work in small groups, which forms horizontal connections between applicants, preparation and presentation of educational and research projects, participation in debates and professional discussions. Considerable attention is paid to individual work under the guidance of teachers in preparation for conferences, completion of a course project and master’s qualification work, presentation of the results obtained at conferences. Master’s students are involved in independent research using the university’s resource base (library, computer classes), as well as the potential of partner institutions.

The implementation of educational activities within the framework of the implementation of the educational program is provided by experienced scientific and pedagogical (pedagogical) workers necessary for the implementation of educational components, in accordance with the current License Terms. 100% of pedagogical workers with scientific degrees and academic titles, having theoretical training and the availability of scientific publications on the relevant topic are involved in the implementation of the program. Leading specialists from tourism enterprises and local authorities on tourism development issues are also involved.

Educational, household, sports premises where classes are held comply with sanitary norms and rules, state building codes of Ukraine. Available: educational premises, computer classes, specialized laboratories, library, reading rooms, wireless Internet access points, sports complex, dormitories, dining rooms, sanatorium-dispensary, recreation centers, etc. In particular, the computer class of the Department of «Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Business»; educational laboratory of «Hotel and Restaurant Business», educational laboratory of «Travel Company».

Official website of the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University: https://zp.edu.ua. Basic information about the activities of the Department of «Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Business» is available at the link: https://zp.edu.ua/department/turystychnyj-hotelnyj-ta-restorannyj-biznes/. Access to educational and methodological materials is provided through the university-wide distance learning system moodle.zp.edu.ua, the university’s electronic library http://e-library.zp.edu.ua/, and the institutional repository http://eir.zp.edu.ua/.

Provides training for foreign students in accordance with the current Regulations on the organization of recruitment and training (internship) of foreigners and stateless persons at the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University.

Certification of higher education applicants in the educational and professional program «Tourism» specialty J3 Tourism and Recreation is carried out in the form of a public defense of the qualification work