The Fundamentals of Circular Economy in HospitalityLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

After completing the course, the student:

• has a well-rounded understanding of what circular economy means specifically in an internationally oriented hospitality setting
• is able to understand the key concepts of a circular economy in her/his thinking and reasoning
• is able to recognize business opportunities related to circular economy in the hospitality industry
• can skillfully assess the appropriateness of circular economy initiatives of hospitality industry players

Contents

Introduction to the impact of the hospitality industry on natural resources consumption, environment and sustainability.
- Understand and define the key environmental and sustainability impacts of the hospitality industry, including contribution to local economic development
- Understand and explore established ways of measuring sustainability performance of companies
- Understand and identify the key benefits of sustainability management in the hospitality industry

Circular economy in the hospitality industry
- Understand the difference between linear and circular business models and where they are prevalent in the hospitality industry.
- Hospitality as a setting for circular economy transitioning.
- Understand the fundamental principles of circular economy and the characteristics of circular business models

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No prerequisites.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Non-stop virtual course (no contact sessions). The course includes the assessment of one’s own learning.

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning Look at "Instructions to students (master)"

Assessment criteria - grade 1

The student is able to define the key concepts of a circular economy. S/he can describe hospitality business and management from the viewpoint of circular economy to an extent.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student masters the key concepts of a circular economy. S/he can describe hospitality business and management from the viewpoint of circular economy.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student masters the key concepts of a circular economy skillfully. S/he can fully describe hospitality business and management from the viewpoint of circular economy.