Orientation for Tourism and Hospitality BusinessLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: IH00BK65
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Merja Vehviläinen
Learning objectives
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
- Getting to know the basics and practices of tourism and hospitality business
- Getting a touch of working in the industry
- Understanding the working life in Finland
Content
- Collaboration and communication skills in the working life.
- Practical training in the industry
- Finnish vocabulary
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 11.05.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management for Immigrants
Teachers
- Mira Saari
- Essi Markoff
- Petra Laakso
Student groups
-
IH24SPBachelor Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management for Immigrants
Teaching methods
The course combines contact lessons, visiting experts from industry and company visits. The primary teaching language is English. Essential vocabulary and phrases relevant to the tourism and accommodation sector are also going to be learned in Finnish.
Assessment Methods: Individual assignment.
Student workload
The course is worth 5 credit units, which means a student works approximately 135 hours on the course. The 135 hours consist of:
- lectures
- visiting lecturers from industry and company visits
- independent studying and assignment.
Practical training and working life cooperation
Visiting lecturers from industry and company visits.
Materials
Materials will be provided in Moodle