International TourismLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: MA00BE84
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Petra Laakso
Learning objectives
After completing the course the student can
- distinguish the impacts and characteristics of incoming and outgoing tourism
- define main actors in the field
- identify ways of organizing international tourism
- describe Finland as a tourist destination
Content
- incoming and outgoing tourism
- organization of international tourism
- the main actors in international tourism
- Finland as a tourist destination
Further information
The course is taught in English.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
30.08.2024 - 08.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Wellness Tourism Management
Teachers
- Mira Saari
- Petra Laakso
Student groups
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MAB23SPTourism and Hospitality, Full-time studies
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MAA23SPTourism and Hospitality, Full-time studies
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures, interactive workshops, group work and written assignment with presentation.
The teaching language is English.
Evaluation scale: 0-5
Assessment on exam (40%) and group assignment (60%).
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
- lessons 19 hours
- workshops 4 hours
- exam 1 hour
- group assignment approx. 70 hours
- independent studying approx. 41 hours
Practical training and working life cooperation
Students have connection with industry via their assignments.
Materials
Material and online resources will be provided in Moodle.