Nature-Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland - TOU008AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Nature-Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland, 5 cr - TOU008AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

Nature-Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland TOU008AS2AE-3005 18.08.2025-10.10.2025 5 op (REE3PCTOUM, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This course is blended (some sessions are on Zoom, some are in nature or on Porvoo Campus). The course is based on learning by doing including various activities such as guest lectures, company visits, cases, projects, and study excursions to nature.

Responsible person

Antti Kurhinen

Learning material and recommended literature

The material is available on Moodle platform.

Working life connections

Company visits, guest lecturers, workshops, development project with a real-life commissioner

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exams

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course is totally in English.

Timing

18.08.2025 - 10.10.2025

Learning assignments

1. Project 60 %, group work (process, presentation, final report) 3. Assignments 40 % a. Segmentation, group work (presentation), 20 % b. Instagram, individual work (memorable nature experiences, reflection on learning, visits to nature-based tourism activities) or a blog post related to your project work, 20 %

Content scheduling

Tuesdays 6 lessons 11.30 - 16.45
Groups
- REE3PCTOUM
- REE3PCTOUT
- CONTACT
- BLENDED
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

Contact competence counselling teacher Niina Moilanen. For more information see Haaga-Helia student pages Recognition of Learning: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

Teachers

Antti Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

1. Project 60 %, group work (process, presentation, final report)
3. Assignments 40 %
a. Segmentation, group work (presentation), 20 %
b. Instagram, individual work (memorable nature experiences, reflection on learning, visits to nature-based tourism activities) or a blog post related to your project work, 20 %

Degree Programme

STEM Sustainable Tourism and Event Management

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

2.50 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Nature-Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland TOU008AS2AE-3004 23.03.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Responsible person

Antti Kurhinen

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

23.03.2026 - 15.05.2026
Groups
- CONTACT
- BLENDED
- RE4PC2
- EXCH
Teachers

Antti Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

RESTO Restonomi

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

2.50 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Nature-Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland TOU008AS2AE-3003 19.08.2024-11.10.2024 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Learning material and recommended literature

The material is available on Moodle platform.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024
Groups
- CONTACT
- BLENDED
- EXCH
Teachers

Antti Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen

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
Nature-Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland TOU008AS2AE-3001 25.03.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Nature Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland
- Contact classes as follows:

Wks 13 and 17, Porvoo Campus
Wks 15 and 19, Haaga Campus

- Classes on Zoom wks 14, 16, 18, 20

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 22.03.2024
Groups
- CONTACT
- BLENDED
- RE4PC2
- EXCH
Teachers

Antti Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

RESTO Restonomi

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Upon completion of this module, the student is able to
-understand the concepts of the nature tourism and its elements,
-recognise the possibilities of nature as a pull factor for tourism in Finland
-understand the different profiles of various target groups (international perspective) and their nature relationship
-understand different nature-based sustainable business models
-develop and manage nature-based tourism in Finland

Nature tourism phenomenon and concept
-Finland’s nature for tourism business
-Different nature tourist profiles and target groups (international perspective)
-Development and management of natural environments: national parks, recreational areas, wilderness areas, urban nature, animal parks, tourism routes
-Sustainability in nature tourism
-Nature tourism research

This course is blended (some sessions are on Zoom, some are in nature or in Haaga/Porvoo Campus). The course is based on learning by doing including various activities such as guest lectures, company visits, cases, projects, and study excursions to nature. Demonstration of competence as recognition of prior learning, contact competence councelling teacher Niina Moilanen. For more information see Haaga-Helia student pages Recognition of Learning: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

The material is available on Moodle platform.

Nature and Wellness experiences:

Welcome to study nature-based tourism, which is one of the fastest growing branches of tourism as people seek wellness and unique experiences in nature to escape their busy everyday life. You will deepen your knowledge of concepts and theories which help you to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. You will put the knowledge into practice using versatile methods in real-life cases in Finland.

This course is part of the minor package of Nature and Wellness Experiences.

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather passive and his/her contribution to the team work is inadequate . The student shows only moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with minimal input and does not show deep understanding of the topic.

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather active and his/her contribution to the team work is considerable/valuable. The student shows moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with good results and understands well the concepts of the topic.

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is very active and constructive. He/she acts as a team motivator with his/her actions and knowledge and the student’s contribution to the team work and completion of the assignments is crucial. He/she shows excellent skills to analyse and develop nature-based tourism. The student completes the assignments with excellent results showing deep understanding of the concepts of the topic and produces new ideas and thoughts.