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Introduction to TourismLaajuus (6 cr)

Code: MTMW1100

Credits

6 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Susanna Nuijanmaa

Objective

The student understands how the tourism industry has developed and what it comprises in Finland and abroad. The student knows the general concepts and phenomena in tourism and understands the economic significance of tourism industry. She/he knows the current trends in tourism.

The student understands the traveler’s process from the perspective of both the leisure traveler and business traveler. The student recognizes central tourism actors, their operating models and industry structures.

The student knows the basic concepts in digitalization in tourism. She/he recognize the value and general applications of ICT tools in tourism industry.

Student improves his/her information-seeking skills and is capable of utilizing different databases and information channels when seeking the information they need.

Content

• Economic significance of the tourism industry
• General concepts and phenomena in tourism industry
• Tourism trends
• Tourism industry’s operational structure in Finland and abroad
• Traveler’s process and tourism service providers
• Basic concepts in digitalization in tourism and introduction to e-tourism,

Qualifications

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 (Sufficient) The student can define the concepts. The student understands multiple perspectives in content matter. The student identifies topics in global and national levels.

2 (Satisfactory) The student understands the concepts. The student can explain multiple perspectives in content matter. The student can give examples on topics in global and national levels.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 (Good) The student illustrates the concepts. The student demonstrates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student differentiates topics in global and national levels.

4 (Very Good) The student categorizes the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student compares topics in global and national levels.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) The student can evaluate the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student formulates topics together in global and national levels.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
Teachers
  • Susanna Nuijanmaa
  • Petra Blinnikka
Groups
  • MTM23S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
  • MTM23VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • ZJAMTM23S1
    Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, Tourism Management

Objectives

The student understands how the tourism industry has developed and what it comprises in Finland and abroad. The student knows the general concepts and phenomena in tourism and understands the economic significance of tourism industry. She/he knows the current trends in tourism.

The student understands the traveler’s process from the perspective of both the leisure traveler and business traveler. The student recognizes central tourism actors, their operating models and industry structures.

The student knows the basic concepts in digitalization in tourism. She/he recognize the value and general applications of ICT tools in tourism industry.

Student improves his/her information-seeking skills and is capable of utilizing different databases and information channels when seeking the information they need.

Content

• Economic significance of the tourism industry
• General concepts and phenomena in tourism industry
• Tourism trends
• Tourism industry’s operational structure in Finland and abroad
• Traveler’s process and tourism service providers
• Basic concepts in digitalization in tourism and introduction to e-tourism,

Learning materials and recommended literature

Cooper, C. et al. 2004. Tourism Principles and practices. Financial Times/ Prentice Hall.

UNWTO. 2017. Tourism definitions

O'Gorman, K. D., Cousins, J. 2010. The origins of hospitality and tourism. Goodfellow cop.

Current materials provided by course tutors

Teaching methods

Contact lectures
Individual assignments
Group assignment
Company visits and classroom visitors
Exam

Alternative completion methods

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 66 h
Assignments and reading the course material 72 h
Preparing for the exam 24 h
Total 162 h

Further information for students

Open UAS 10 (included in the total capacity)
Exchange students: 5 (included in the total capacity)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 (Sufficient) The student can define the concepts. The student understands multiple perspectives in content matter. The student identifies topics in global and national levels.

2 (Satisfactory) The student understands the concepts. The student can explain multiple perspectives in content matter. The student can give examples on topics in global and national levels.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 (Good) The student illustrates the concepts. The student demonstrates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student differentiates topics in global and national levels.

4 (Very Good) The student categorizes the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student compares topics in global and national levels.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) The student can evaluate the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student formulates topics together in global and national levels.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
Teachers
  • Susanna Nuijanmaa
  • Petra Blinnikka
Groups
  • ZJAG22SMTP
    Avoin AMK, matkailu, korkeakoulupolku
  • ZJAMTM22S1
    Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, Tourism Management
  • MTM22S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
  • MTM22VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

The student understands how the tourism industry has developed and what it comprises in Finland and abroad. The student knows the general concepts and phenomena in tourism and understands the economic significance of tourism industry. She/he knows the current trends in tourism.

The student understands the traveler’s process from the perspective of both the leisure traveler and business traveler. The student recognizes central tourism actors, their operating models and industry structures.

The student knows the basic concepts in digitalization in tourism. She/he recognize the value and general applications of ICT tools in tourism industry.

Student improves his/her information-seeking skills and is capable of utilizing different databases and information channels when seeking the information they need.

Content

• Economic significance of the tourism industry
• General concepts and phenomena in tourism industry
• Tourism trends
• Tourism industry’s operational structure in Finland and abroad
• Traveler’s process and tourism service providers
• Basic concepts in digitalization in tourism and introduction to e-tourism,

Learning materials and recommended literature

Cooper, C. et al. 2004. Tourism Principles and practices. Financial Times/ Prentice Hall.

UNWTO. 2017. Tourism definitions

O'Gorman, K. D., Cousins, J. 2010. The origins of hospitality and tourism. Goodfellow cop.

Current materials provided by course tutors

Teaching methods

Contact lectures
Individual assignments
Group assignment
Company visits and classroom visitors
Exam

Alternative completion methods

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 66 h
Assignments and reading the course material 72 h
Preparing for the exam 24 h
Total 162 h

Further information for students

Open UAS 5 (included in the total capacity)
Exchange students: 5 (included in the total capacity)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 (Sufficient) The student can define the concepts. The student understands multiple perspectives in content matter. The student identifies topics in global and national levels.

2 (Satisfactory) The student understands the concepts. The student can explain multiple perspectives in content matter. The student can give examples on topics in global and national levels.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 (Good) The student illustrates the concepts. The student demonstrates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student differentiates topics in global and national levels.

4 (Very Good) The student categorizes the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student compares topics in global and national levels.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) The student can evaluate the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student formulates topics together in global and national levels.

Prerequisites

-