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Objective

The object of the course
After the course you are aware of the trends and new technological applications in global tourism business.
You will know how to innovate new technological applications and consider possibilities and challenges in new technology.

Course competences
MTMCU Customerships
MTMNE Networks
MTMPT Profitable Tourism Business
MTMRE Responsibility
MTMTI Tourism Industry

The learning objectives of the course
You understand the significant role of new technological innovations in the development of tourism business. You have a broad understanding of the possibilities that new technologies offer to tourism. You have basic knowledge of the design and innovation process of new technological applications. You are capable to design a new application concept based on future technology in tourism.

Content

The principal contents of this course are (1) Trends in tourism technology, (2) New technology and its applications in tourism and hospitality business, (3) Innovation process and practices.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Dodgson, Mark; Gann, David; Gann, David M.; Salter, Ammon & Salter, Ammon J. 2008 The Management of Technological Innovation. New York: Oxford University Press. Chapter 3 Technological Innovation.
Hvid, A. & Pedersen, J. B. 2016. Face the Future: What disruption and exponential acceleration means for you? Bookboon.
Yeoman, I. 2012. 2050 - Tomorrow's Tourism. Bristol: Channel View Publications. Chapter 5 Edinburgh 2050: Technological revolution.

Teaching methods

Video lectures and webinars, reading materials, information search, online discussions, independent assignments (eg. quiz), final report and video presentation.

Required tools: fast Internet connection, computer, MS Office, Zoom.

Employer connections

Course includes visiting industry specialists (video lectures) supporting student's knowhow about the technological development of tourism industry and future aspects.

Student can complete the course project work in his/her own work environment by creating an idea for a new technological application concept to his/her employer. This needs to be agreed with student's employer and course teacher at the beginning of the course.

Exam schedules

No exam

Student workload

Virtual course 135h
Online videos/webinars 20h
Independent assignments 40h
Reading materials and information search 35h
Report and video presentation 40h

Content scheduling

Enrolled students will receive a short, mandatory, pre-assignment approximately 1 week before course begins, sent by email. Course learning platform will open on 21.3.2022. Course ends on 20.05.2022. Course has no mandatory webinars.
1. voluntary webinar on 23.3. at 16.00-17:30. Webinar is recorded.
2. voluntary webinar 19.5. at 13.15-15.00. Webinar is recorded.
Webinar links are available in course learning platform in Moodle.
Each assignment has a given deadline throughout the course.
Course is suitable to students who are working during studies because video lectures and learning tasks are saved to Moodle and can be done independently by given deadlines.

Further information

Open UAS: 5 (included in the total capacity)
Exchange: 5 (included in the total capacity)
CampusOnline: 20 (included in the total capacity)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Assessment is based on learning objectives and is both qualitative and quantitative. Assessment is implemented by students (self-assessment), peers, and the teacher. Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:

The course assessment is Fail (0) if the student fails to achieve the minimum learning objectives for passing the course.

Sufficient (1) You identify the role of new technological innovations in tourism business. You can describe the possibilities of new technologies in tourism industry. You can design an innovative application concept based on future technology in tourism.

Satisfactory (2) You explain the role of new technological innovations in tourism business. You describe and give examples of the possibilities of new technologies in tourism industry. You design an innovative application concept based on future technology in tourism.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Good (3) You examine the role of new technological innovations in tourism business. You explain with practical examples the possibilities of new technologies in tourism industry. You design an innovative application concept using future technology. You apply innovation practices.

Very good (4) You show analytical examination of the role of new technological innovations in tourism business. You discuss the possibilities of new technologies in tourism industry. You apply innovation practices in the design of an innovative application concept that uses future technology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5) You show analytical examination of the role of new technological innovations in tourism business. You evaluate the possibilities of new technologies in tourism industry and demonstrate critical thinking. You apply innovation practices in the design of an innovative application concept that uses future technology.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge in tourism business.