Sustainable Development Goals in Tourism and Hospitality BusinessLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

After completing the course, the student:
• has a holistic view of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• has a an understanding of the roles of different stakeholders in reaching SDGs in tourism
• is able to understand and apply the key concepts of SDGs in her/his thinking and reasoning
• can assess the appropriateness of SDGs in tourism business
• is able to understand the relevance of SDGs for tourism business
• can enhance SDGs in her/his (future) role in tourism business

Contents

• UNWTO’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Key stakeholders of SDGs
• SDGs from tourism business point of view
• Sustainable business strategies in tourism business
• Green washing
• Communication about sustainability
• Solving SDGs related case in tourism

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No prerequisites.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Learning takes place online in the Moodle platform.
The course includes the assessment of one’s own learning.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
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 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and its main stakeholders and their roles in the development work. She/he can assess the appropriateness of SDGs in tourism business to some extent.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

In addition to the competences in grade 1, the student can apply the key elements of SDGs in her/his thinking and reasoning. She/he can apply SDGs in tourism operations.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

In addition to the competences in grades 1 and 3, the student can recognize business opportunities related to SDGs in tourism business. She/he is able to think critically and solve problems in a changing operational environment.