Introduction to Tourism (6 cr)
Code: MTMW1100-3001
General information
Enrollment
03.08.2020 - 30.08.2020
Timing
31.08.2020 - 13.11.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 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
- Susanna Nuijanmaa
- Suvi Ahonen
Groups
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HBI18S1Degree Programme in International Business
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ZJA20SMTPAvoin AMK, marata, Tourism Management AMK-polku
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MTM20VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
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MTM20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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HBI18K1Degree Programme in International Business
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,
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
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
Student workload
Lectures 66 h
Assignments and reading the course material 72 h
Preparing for the exam 24 h
Total 162 h
Further information
Avoin amk 5
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.
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.
Qualifications
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