Introduction to Tourism (6 cr)
Code: MTMW1100-3004
General information
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
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MTM23S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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MTM23VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
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ZJAMTM23S1Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, Tourism Management
- 14.11.2023 08:45 - 15:00, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004
- 15.11.2023 12:00 - 14:00, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004 - Online session (only for remote students!)
- 16.11.2023 09:45 - 12:15, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004
- 21.11.2023 13:15 - 15:45, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004
- 22.11.2023 12:00 - 13:00, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004 - Online session (only for remote students!)
- 28.11.2023 13:15 - 15:45, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004
- 30.11.2023 09:45 - 12:15, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004
- 05.12.2023 13:15 - 15:45, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004
- 07.12.2023 09:45 - 12:15, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004
- 12.12.2023 13:15 - 15:45, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004
- 13.12.2023 12:00 - 15:00, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004 - Online session (only for remote students!)
- 14.12.2023 09:45 - 12:15, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004
- 14.12.2023 13:30 - 16:00, Introduction to Tourism MTMW1100-3004 - Exam
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
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 66 h
Assignments and reading the course material 72 h
Preparing for the exam 24 h
Total 162 h
Further information
Open UAS 10 (included in the total capacity)
Exchange students: 5 (included in the total capacity)
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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