Paper Title
Advantages and Disadvantages of Bachelor and Master Degree Programs in Tourism on the Example of Georgia

Abstract
The article deals with the study results that were aimed at revealing universities functioning in the Republic of Georgia/Sakartvelo that are implementing Bachelor and Master Degree Programs in Tourism, making a benchmarking of tourism programs’ curricula (Core/obligatory courses, internship/practice opportunities, Bachelor or Master thesis availability, credit system, etc.), also, Labor Market Research(Tourism Sector) results were analyzed and discussed among tourism school professors and students. SWOT analysis of advantages and disadvantages of tourism programs was prepared and recommendations have been worked out for the action plan developed as an integrated approach for further solution. Keywords - Bachelor, Master, Tourism, Programs, Quality, Qualification