Opetussuunnitelmat

Objective

A student knows different research methods in tourism.
A student understands multiple scientific approaches to tourism phenomena.
A student is able to conduct research data collection process.
A student applies project management theory into practice.

Content

Different research methods in tourism
Multiple scientific approaches to tourism phenomena.
Qualitative research.
Quantitative research.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Kerzner, H. & Maniyam, S. 2017. Project management, or similar kind of publication. Packt Publishing.
Levent, A. & Sharma, A. 2008. Qualitative Research in Hospitality and Tourism. Emerald.
Scientific articles on quantitative methods chosen by the tutor teacher.
Decrop, A. & Woodside, A. (eds.) 2017. Consumer behaviour in tourism and hospitality research. Bingley UK: Emerald.
Altinay, L. & Paraskevas, A. 2008. Planning research in hospitality and tourism. Butterwoth-Heinemann.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Group seminars
Analytical assignment
Reading research reports

International connections

International research material
International visiting researchers

Student workload

lectures/online lectures 50 h assignments/tasks 50 h reading the course material 35 h Total 135 h

Further information

Open UAS 5
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.
A course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:


2 (Satisfactory) The student understands different research methods in tourism industry. The student can explain multiple perspectives in content matter. The student applies research data collection process and project management theory into practice.

1 (Sufficient) The student identifies different research methods in tourism industry. The student understands multiple perspectives in content matter. The student applies research data collection process and project management theory into practice.

If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

3 (Good) You can explain different research methods in tourism research. You can demonstrate multiple perspectives in content matter. You are able to conduct research data collection process including analysis. You are able to analyze project management process.

4 (Very Good) You can select different research methods in tourism research. You can evaluate multiple perspectives in content matter. You are able to conduct research data collection process including analysis and complex data comparison. You are able to analyze and evaluate project management process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) You can critisize different research methods in tourism industry. You can evaluate multiple perspectives in content matter. You are able to apply complex research data collection process including analysis and re-formulation of the process. You know how to re-organize project management process.

Qualifications

Basic understanding of tourism industry