Project and Network Management in Travel and Tourism - TOU004AS3AE - Opinto-opas

Project and Network Management in Travel and Tourism, 5 cr - TOU004AS3AE

Upcoming implementations

Project and Network Management in Travel and Tourism TOU004AS3AE-3001 13.01.2025-14.03.2025 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Learning material and recommended literature

Journals and magazines, studies by international organisations (e.g., UNWTO, WTTC, IATA) and other electronic sources.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
Groups
- CONTACT
- REE5PCTOUT
- REE5PCTOUM
- REE5PC1
Teachers

Kati Naumanen, Ulla Kuisma

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

STEM Sustainable Tourism and Event Management

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

No past implementations yet.

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to
- manage projects and networks in the operational environment of travel and tourism
- recognise the importance of communication, networking and value creation with the stakeholders in the tourism industry
- recognise the most important organisations, networks and business ecosystems in travel and tourism
- anticipate and assess the risks and challenges associated with project management and networks
- become a change-maker and detect the possibilities for agile experiments in project and network management.

1. The essential oganisations, networks and development projects for sustainable tourism
2. Project and network management in the operational environment of travel and tourism, including theory and tools
3. Communication, networking and value creation with stakeholders in sustainable tourism projects and ecosystems
4. Risk management in projects

Lectures, discussions, assignments and project work.

Journals and magazines, studies by international organisations (e.g., UNWTO, WTTC, IATA) and other electronic sources.

During this course you will be able to learn essential skills in project and network management. You will be introduced to the organisations and networks that will shape the tourism industry in the years to come. You will become familiar with working in projects and networks related to sustainable tourism.

Is able to identify the most important organisations and networks in travel and tourism. Has some understanding of the importance of project and network management for developing sustainable tourism. Is aware of the basics of project and network management.

Is able to use and connect with the relevant organisations and networks for developing sustainable tourism. Is able to apply appropriate communication and networking skills in project and network management to achieve results. Is able to manage projects for sustainable tourism.

Is able to analyse the operations of different tourism organisations and networks to develop new possibilities for sustainable tourism business. Is able to assess the risks when planning successful projects in a network environment. Is able to come up with positive outcomes and sustainable solutions when managing projects in the tourism business ecosystem in a changing operational environment.