Department of Museum Studies and Tourism
Academic Staff
- Yegana Eyvazova – Head of Department, PhD in Pedagogy, Associate Professor
- Ilgar Huseynov – Doctor of Sciences in Cultural Studies, Professor
- Mubaris Suleymanli – Doctor of Sciences in Philosophy, Professor
- Anar Azizov – Doctor of Sciences in Economics, Associate Professor
- Sayavush Mahishov – PhD in Art History, Associate Professor
- Elfira Malikova – PhD in Art History, Associate Professor
- Anar Agalarzade – PhD in History, Associate Professor
- Mira Mammadkhanova – PhD in Art History, Associate Professor
- Nasir Guluzade – PhD in History, Associate Professor
- Ilhama Safarova – PhD in Cultural Studies, Associate Professor
- Samira Abdullayeva – PhD in Architecture, Associate Professor
- Mahir Jalalov – PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor
- Nurlana Bagirova – PhD in Art History, Senior Lecturer
- Sabina Babayeva – PhD in Art History, Senior Lecturer
- Sakina Zulfugarova – PhD in Geography, Senior Lecturer
- Eldaniz Mammadov – PhD in History, Senior Lecturer
- Aida Ismayilova – PhD in History, Lecturer
- Gulshan Huseynova – PhD in History, Lecturer
- Aygun Fataliyeva – PhD in Economics, Lecturer
- Afat Allahverdiyeva – Senior Lecturer
- Irana Allahverdiyeva – Senior Lecturer
- Ali Abuzarov – Senior Lecturer
- Nazira Aliyeva – Senior Lecturer
- Kamala Mammadova – Senior Lecturer
- Gulshan Hajiyeva – Senior Lecturer
- Aysel Hasanova – Senior Lecturer
- Natiq Mursalov – Senior Lecturer
- Nigar Rahimova – Senior Lecturer
- Elshad Mustafayev – Lecturer
- Nargiz Chandirli – Lecturer
- Rusif Aliyev – Lecturer
- Konul Mustafayeva – Lecturer
- Ulkar Zeynalova – Lecturer
- Gulgun Bagirova – Lecturer
- Namiq Karimov – Lecturer
- Farida Abdullazade – Lecturer
On 7 November 2025, by decision of the Academic Council of the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts (ASUCA), the Departments of Tourism and Library and Information Activities and Museum Studies were merged to form the Department of Museum Studies and Tourism. The Department is headed by Yegana Mammad Eyvazova, PhD in Pedagogy and Associate Professor.
Taking into account the needs of society and the labour market in Azerbaijan, the Department provides higher education and trains highly qualified specialists in the following fields:
Bachelor’s degree programs:
- Museum, Archival Studies and Conservation of Monuments
- Tourism Management
- Tour Guiding
- Library and Information Activities
Master’s degree programs and specialisations: - Museum, Archival Studies and Conservation of Monuments: Museum Studies; Conservation of Archaeological and Historical Architectural Monuments.
- Tourism and Hospitality: Organisation of Services in the Social and Cultural Sectors; Tour Guiding; Tourism and Social and Cultural Services.
- Library and Information Activities: Library Information Retrieval Systems.
- Business Administration (MBA): Management of Cultural Sectors.
- Management: specialisations in Film and Television, Theatre, Music, and Museums and Galleries.
More than 150 courses are offered across the humanities, professional training and specialisation components of the bachelor’s and master’s degree curricula. These courses provide students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to examine issues and processes in various areas of social activity and to address both standard and non-standard challenges within their respective fields.
Courses Offered:
Bachelor’s Degree Level
- Fundamentals of Archival Studies
- Restoration and Conservation of Archival Documents
- Appraisal of Archival Documents
- Arrangement, Registration and Preservation of Archival Documents
- Geography of Azerbaijan
- Museums of Azerbaijan
- Development Trends in International Tourism Markets
- Fundamentals of Tour Guiding
- Bibliography Studies
- Business Mathematics
- Sustainable Tourism
- Demography
- Museums of the World
- Organisation of Intellectual Property Services
- Management Accounting and Corporate Decision-Making
- Introduction to the Specialisation
- Fundamentals of Economics
- Information Resources
- Information Systems
- Information Technologies
- Computer Science
- Qualitative Research Methods
- History of Books and Libraries
- Management and Development of Library Collections
- Innovation and Methodological Support in Library Services
- Legal Foundations of Library Services
- Library Classification and Subject Indexing Systems
- Introduction to Library and Information Science
- Economics of Library and Information Activities
- Management of Library and Information Activities
- Organisation of Library and Information Services and Dissemination
- Fundamentals of Library Computerisation
- Macroeconomics
- Metadata
- Cultural Heritage
- Data Analysis and Measurement Theory
- Microeconomics
- Museum Exhibitions
- Restoration and Conservation of Museum Objects
- Appraisal of Museum Objects
- Museum Interpretation and Mediation
- Fundamentals of Museum Studies
- Regulatory Framework of Museum Activities
- Acquisition, Registration and Preservation of Museum Collections
- Museum Pedagogy
- Museum and Archival Source Studies
- Organisation of Guided Tours in Museums
- Organisation of Inclusive Practices in Museums
- Modern Information and Communication Technologies and Information Security
- Accounting
- Digital Literacy and Research Skills
- Organisation of Digital Repositories
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Document Studies
- Travel Agencies and Tour Operations
- Mathematical Methods in Social Work
- Social Management
- Management in the Social Sector
- Social Statistics
- The Impact of the Social and Economic Environment on Social Work
- Conservation of Historical and Cultural Monuments
- Information and Communication Technologies in Education
- Tourism Financing
- Tourism Routes
- Tourism Product Development
- Advertising in Tourism
- Tourism Policy and Planning
- Transport in Tourism
- Intermediaries in Tourism
- Introduction to Tourism
- Geography of Tourism
- Types and Forms of Tourism
- Web Programming
Master’s Degree Level
- Monument Studies
- Appraisal of Archaeological Monuments
- Management of Archaeological Monuments
- Organisation of Archaeological Heritage Conservation
- Archaeological Museum Studies
- Archaeological Tourism Routes and Organisation of Guided Tours
- History and Methodology of the Conservation of Archaeological and Historical Architectural Monuments
- Conservation Strategies for Historical Architectural Monuments in Azerbaijan
- International Tourism and Logistics
- Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism
- Global Tourism Market
- Organisation of Excursion Activities and Tour Guiding
- Organisation and Technology of Exhibition and Excursion Activities
- Community-Based Tourism and Social Services
- Restoration and Conservation of Architectural Monuments
- Appraisal of Architectural Monuments
- Cultural Heritage and Ethnographic Tourism
- Research Methods in the Management of Culture and Arts
- Museum Archival Studies
- Museum Curatorship
- Contemporary Issues in Museum Studies
- Theoretical Foundations and Research Methods in Museum Studies
- History and Methodology of Museum Studies
- Contemporary Museum Concepts
- Organisation of Regional and Mobile Excursions
- Digital Technologies and Tourism Innovations
- Organisation and Management of Socio-Cultural Activities
- Social and Economic Foundations of Socio-Cultural Services
- Organisation and Coordination of Socio-Cultural Events
- Tourism Marketing and Branding
- Public Relations in Tourism Enterprises
- History and Contemporary Issues of the Tourism Industry
- Organisational Behaviour in the Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Business
- Leadership and Strategic Management in Tourism
- Contemporary Issues in Tourism and the Tourism Industry
- Written Sources and their Interpretation