Curricula

Objectives

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.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Literature, articles and online materials provided during the implementation.

Teaching methods

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

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

Practical training and working life connections

Course includes case examples from the field and video lectures from industry specialists.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam

International connections

International perspective in learning materials, eg. international expert videos (TED).

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

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.
Online videos/webinars 20h
Independent assignments 40h
Reading materials and information search 35h
Project work: Written report and video presentation 40h

Content scheduling

Course has no mandatory webinars.
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 for students

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

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in tourism business.