AB-1-010 (0) - Introduction to the Tourism Industry

• International business 2019 - Corporate activities
• International business 2020 - Corporate activities
• Tourism 2013 - Corporate activities

2 (2020-10-26 to 2020-12-31)

English

Optional

First

1

5 cr

The aim of the course is to provide basic
knowledge on the tourism industry, both globally
and locally in Finland. The importance and
impacts of the tourism industry will be
discussed, as well as the roles and challenges
of
different tourism actors. The student will also
become familiar with different attractions and
tourism regions within Finland.

At the end of the course the student is expected
to have a general knowledge on the structure of
the tourism industry both globally and locally
in
Finland, and to be aware of the key actors
within
this field. The student will be familiar with
various attractions and tourism regions within
the country.

Structure of the tourism industry
Tourism destinations
Finland as a tourism destination
Tourism demand and consumer behaviour
Tourism transport
Tourism attractions
Public sector & Policy
Tourism impacts
Tourism trends

None, IB and FE students have priority in this
course

Introduction to the tourism industry in Finland

• Lectures - 30 hours
• Excursions and demonstrations - 20 hours
• Project- and production work/artistic activities - 30 hours
• Individual studies - 20 hours
• Internet-based studies - 35 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Multiform education

Exams (written-, oral-, home-)

Total points 100, to pass
the course minimum 50 points required.

Halmén Mia

Halmén Mia

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No limit (55 students enrolled)

12 months after course has ended

2020-10-12 to 2020-10-25

Date of examination will be announced later - Exams