Tourism Grand Tour (5 cr)
Code: TO00BO34-3002
General information
Enrollment
23.11.2020 - 24.01.2021
Timing
01.02.2021 - 16.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, service
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOP2), Palvelualat
- Complementary Competence, bachelor’s studies in English (CCM2), Services
Teachers
- Annukka Korvenranta
- Marjaana Salomaa
- Petri Miinalainen
Teacher in charge
Annukka Korvenranta
Groups
-
CCM220SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S20, Services
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TOP220SY
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand better the impacts of tourism in international business environment
- widen and deepen understanding about international tourism destinations
- describe Finland’s position as tourism destination
Teaching methods
Start an unforgettable journey to interesting tourism destinations. Discover the new opportunities in the digital era, which is reshaping our perception of tourism.
Students will work together in international teams online to solve tourism destination related opportunities and challenges in selected destinations.
Themes related can be for example overtourism, virtual tourism and destination marketing.
This online course will be implemented together with with Ostelea School of Tourism and Hospitality. There will also be co-operation with Coventry University (London) from UK.
Hybrid: Online and campus lectures.
Location and time
Canvas, Blackboard, Open Moodle, Leppävaara campus
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Not available.
Forms of internationality
Online international learning project with Coventry University London
Online International Learning project with Ostelea School of Tourism and Hospitality
Further information for students
Previous tourism studies required.
Suitable for exchange students of tourism and hospitality field
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
– report and communicate in a professional manner
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– act independently taking into account the operating environment
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
– describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
– describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– propose creative solutions at work
– promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
– act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
-describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
– anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
– evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
– evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team