The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Business administration 2014 (tourism) - Tourism and travel sector
- Business administration 2015 (tourism) - Tourism and travel sector
- Business administration 2016 (tourism) - Tourism and travel sector
- Business administration 2017 (tourism) - Tourism and travel sector
- Business administration 2018 (tourism) - Tourism and travel sector
- Business administration 2019 - Tourism
- Business administration 2020 - Tourism
- Business administration 2021 - Tourism - advanced studies
- Business administration 2022 - Tourism - advanced studies
- Business administration 2023 - Tourism - advanced studies
- International business 2019 - Tourism
- International business 2020 - Tourism
- International business 2021 - Tourism - advanced studies
- International business 2022 - Tourism - advanced studies
- International business 2023 - Tourism - advanced studies
- Tourism 2013 - Tourism and travel sector
The course takes place in period
3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:
Global and local Societal Competence
Fact based decision making
Ethical and Sustainable Competence
The SDG's in focus:
#4 QUALITY EDUCATION
#8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
#9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
#11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
#12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
#13 CLIMATE ACTION
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will
have:
Understanding of destination
management operations.
Ability to evaluate tourism management strategies,
from co-operation-, information management-,
visitor management-, risk management and
responsibility perspectives.
Actively follow and discuss current issues in the
tourism industry.
Have a curious, critical, respectful and proactive
approach to understanding the tourism industry.
Course contents
Quizzes, tasks and workshops.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to the Tourism Industry. The courses
Tourism in Contemporary World & Environmental and
Social Responsibility are beneficial but not
mandatory.
Previous course names
Destination Management 2016-2021
Recommended or required reading
All materials will be found in Itslearning
Study activities
- Lectures - 3 hours
- Practical exercises - 6 hours
- Internet-based studies - 126 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Virtual self studies
Assessment methods
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Minumun 50 points to pass the course,
maximun 100 points
(examinations include quizzes and written reports
)
Teacher
Halmén Mia
Examiner
Halmén Mia
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (25 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2022-12-26 to 2023-01-05
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-01-19 | 12:00 - 13:30 | Destination Management | Course introduction in Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63770814869?from=addon | Halmén Mia | |
2023-02-14 | 09:00 - 11:00 | A409 | Destination Management - Workshop | Workshop 1 | Halmén Mia |
2023-02-21 | 09:00 - 11:00 | A409 | Destination Management - Workshop | Workshop 2 | Halmén Mia |