Responsible Tourism ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: MTMW1200
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Petra Blinnikka,
Objective
You know how to define responsible tourism concepts.
You understand multiple perspectives of responsible tourism.
You are able to link topics to global and national level strategies and policies.
Content
Terms and definitions (Sustainable development, Sustainable and Responsible tourism, Tourism impact)
Different dimensions of responsibility
Stakeholder thinking and service chain
Tools for responsible tourism development in company, destination and national level
The most important laws and guidelines in tourism companies
Security issues in tourism business
Qualifications
Basic understanding of tourism industry
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on Jamk's web pages. The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.
Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.
Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:
1 (Sufficient) You can define the main concepts. You understand multiple perspectives in content matter. You identify topics in global and national levels.
2 (Satisfactory) You understand the concepts. You can explain multiple perspectives in content matter. You can give examples on topics in global and national levels.
If you don´t not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3 (Good) You illustrate the concepts. You demonstrate multiple perspectives in content matter. You differentiate topics in global and national levels.
4 (Very Good) You categorize the concepts. You evaluate multiple perspectives in content matter. You compare topics in global and national levels.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 (Excellent) You can analyze the concepts. You evaluate multiple perspectives in content matter. You formulate topics together in global and national levels.
Enrollment
02.02.2024 - 11.02.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 10.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Face-to-face, 20 % Online learning
Unit
Liiketoimintayksikkö
Campus
Pääkampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management (AMK)
Teachers
- Petra Blinnikka
Groups
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MTM23S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
-
ZJAMTM23S1Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, Tourism Management
-
MTM24VKBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
HBI24VKCDegree Programme in International Business or Tourism Management (Study Abroad)
Objective
You know how to define responsible tourism concepts.
You understand multiple perspectives of responsible tourism.
You are able to link topics to global and national level strategies and policies.
Content
Terms and definitions (Sustainable development, Sustainable and Responsible tourism, Tourism impact)
Different dimensions of responsibility
Stakeholder thinking and service chain
Tools for responsible tourism development in company, destination and national level
The most important laws and guidelines in tourism companies
Security issues in tourism business
Location and time
Lectures twice a week except for two intensive weeks. First intensive week will be organised in cooperation with Nordic responsible tourism network from 18th until 22nd March and the lectures will be organised then online every day from 2-5 pm. Current topics on responsible tourism will be discussed during the intensive week.
Other intensive organised by visiting lecturer on law issues in tourism. Timing of the intensive week will be announced later.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Goodwin, H. 2016. Responsible Tourism. Using Tourism for Sustainable Development. Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers.Laws and regulations in tourism.
Other material provided by the teachers
Teaching methods
Lectures
Reading and group discussions
Collecting research data
Learning diary
Tests on law and safety issues
Employer connections
Course includes various visiting industry specialists supporting student's knowhow about sustainability and responsibility issues in tourism.
Students' building of local networks and industry knowledge is supported with visits to local companies.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
lectures 50 h
assignments/tasks 50 h
reading the course material 35 h
Total 135 hours
Further information
Avoin AMK 5 (included in the total capacity)
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on Jamk's web pages. The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.
Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.
Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:
1 (Sufficient) You can define the main concepts. You understand multiple perspectives in content matter. You identify topics in global and national levels.
2 (Satisfactory) You understand the concepts. You can explain multiple perspectives in content matter. You can give examples on topics in global and national levels.
If you don´t not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good) You illustrate the concepts. You demonstrate multiple perspectives in content matter. You differentiate topics in global and national levels.
4 (Very Good) You categorize the concepts. You evaluate multiple perspectives in content matter. You compare topics in global and national levels.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 (Excellent) You can analyze the concepts. You evaluate multiple perspectives in content matter. You formulate topics together in global and national levels.
Qualifications
Basic understanding of tourism industry
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 17.02.2023
Timing
20.03.2023 - 19.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
Liiketoimintayksikkö
Campus
Pääkampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management (AMK)
Teachers
- Petra Blinnikka
Groups
-
ZJAG22SMTPAvoin AMK, matkailu, korkeakoulupolku
-
ZJAMTM22S1Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, Tourism Management
-
MTM22S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
-
MTM22VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
MTM23VKBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Objective
You know how to define responsible tourism concepts.
You understand multiple perspectives of responsible tourism.
You are able to link topics to global and national level strategies and policies.
Content
Terms and definitions (Sustainable development, Sustainable and Responsible tourism, Tourism impact)
Different dimensions of responsibility
Stakeholder thinking and service chain
Tools for responsible tourism development in company, destination and national level
The most important laws and guidelines in tourism companies
Security issues in tourism business
Location and time
Lectures twice a week except for the intensive week organised by visiting lecturer. Timing of the intensive week will be announced later.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Goodwin, H. 2016. Responsible Tourism. Using Tourism for Sustainable Development. Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers.Laws and regulations in tourism.
Other material provided by the teachers
Teaching methods
Lectures
Reading and group discussions
Collecting research data
Learning diary
Tests on law and safety issues
Exam schedules
online tests on law and safety issues during the course
Student workload
lectures 50 h
assignments/tasks 50 h
reading the course material 35 h
Total 135 hours
Further information
Open UAS 5 (included in the total capacity)
Exchange students: 5 (included in the total capacity)
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on Jamk's web pages. The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.
Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.
Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:
1 (Sufficient) You can define the main concepts. You understand multiple perspectives in content matter. You identify topics in global and national levels.
2 (Satisfactory) You understand the concepts. You can explain multiple perspectives in content matter. You can give examples on topics in global and national levels.
If you don´t not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good) You illustrate the concepts. You demonstrate multiple perspectives in content matter. You differentiate topics in global and national levels.
4 (Very Good) You categorize the concepts. You evaluate multiple perspectives in content matter. You compare topics in global and national levels.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 (Excellent) You can analyze the concepts. You evaluate multiple perspectives in content matter. You formulate topics together in global and national levels.
Qualifications
Basic understanding of tourism industry
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 28.02.2022
Timing
21.03.2022 - 20.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning
Unit
Liiketoimintayksikkö
Campus
Pääkampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management (AMK)
Teachers
- Petra Blinnikka
- Franca Santiá
- Minna Tunkkari-Eskelinen
Groups
-
ZJA21SMTPAvoin AMK, marata, Tourism Management AMK-polku
-
ZJA21SMGAvoin amk, marata, korkeakoulupolku, Gradia
-
MTM21S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
-
MTM22VKBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Objective
You know how to define responsible tourism concepts.
You understand multiple perspectives of responsible tourism.
You are able to link topics to global and national level strategies and policies.
Content
Terms and definitions (Sustainable development, Sustainable and Responsible tourism, Tourism impact)
Different dimensions of responsibility
Stakeholder thinking and service chain
Tools for responsible tourism development in company, destination and national level
The most important laws and guidelines in tourism companies
Security issues in tourism business
Location and time
week 12:
Introduction
week 13 intensive week of lectures by visiting lecturer, OBS timetable differs
weeks 14 - 19
Lectures, field work research and group discussions
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Goodwin, H. 2016. Responsible Tourism. Using Tourism for Sustainable Development. Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers.Laws and regulations in tourism.
Teaching methods
Reading and group discussions
Lectures
Field work research
Exam schedules
online tests during the course
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
Group discussions, learning diary, research data assignment, test in law issues.
Student workload
lectures 50 h
assignments/tasks 50 h
reading the course material 35 h
Total 135 hours
Content scheduling
week 12:
Introduction
weelk 13 intensive week of lectures by visiting lecturer
weeks 14 - 19
Lectures, field work research and group discussions
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on Jamk's web pages. The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.
Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.
Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:
1 (Sufficient) You can define the main concepts. You understand multiple perspectives in content matter. You identify topics in global and national levels.
2 (Satisfactory) You understand the concepts. You can explain multiple perspectives in content matter. You can give examples on topics in global and national levels.
If you don´t not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good) You illustrate the concepts. You demonstrate multiple perspectives in content matter. You differentiate topics in global and national levels.
4 (Very Good) You categorize the concepts. You evaluate multiple perspectives in content matter. You compare topics in global and national levels.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 (Excellent) You can analyze the concepts. You evaluate multiple perspectives in content matter. You formulate topics together in global and national levels.
Qualifications
Basic understanding of tourism industry