Laws in Hospitality Management (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

Key legistlation in Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Objective

You recognize the key laws and regulations in the tourism and hospitality sector. You know the framework created by legislation for the responsible implementation of service business. You are able to start First aid extinguishing and you are able to provide emergency first aid when necessary. You are familiar with alcohol serving legislation and are able to apply the Food Act in your work. You will familiarize yourself with the key contract law documents in the hospitality sector.

Content

Food Act
Alcohol Act
Consumer Protection Act
Labour Law
Data Protection Act
Rescue Act
Contract Law

Location and time

Online learning

Materials

Teacher-generated online learning materials

Teaching methods

Webinars and video recordings
Individual tasks and individual work
Independent study of online materials and exercises
Exams
Self-evaluation

Exam schedules

Exams will be organized during Spring 2026. Exact dates will be published in the beginning of the course.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience:
Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of informal learning
Detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

135 hours
- participating to webinars acoording to schedule
- independent learning
- independent assignments

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student recognizes the key laws and regulations governing the Hospitality industry. He / she knows the boundaries of legislation and is able to apply key legislation in the operation and development of a service company.

Qualifications

The other course options recommended and supporting the learning objectives of the course are presented to the student at individual and group guidance meetings.

Further information

Avoimen polkulaiset 4
Avoin amk 5
yhteensä 9