The course takes place in period

3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)

Level/category

Professional studies

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

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
Room reservations
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

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