Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and track.
Annette Toivonen
Porvoo Campus
English
21.08.2023 - 17.05.2024
28.05.2023 - 31.03.2024
15 - 100
ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business, POMO Degree Programme in Tourism, VIMA Degree Programme in Sales and Visual Marketing, TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management, LIIPO Degree Programme in Business Management
H-5
Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)
Annette Toivonen
Porvoo Campus
English
15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024
25 - 40
TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management
5 cr
H-5
Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)
The module advances the following competences: cultural awareness, business mind-set, research methods, product service development, future scenario planning, sustainability and weak-signals in aviation.
Virtual classes
Inquiry learning
Lectures and workshop
Independent study and teamwor
This course introduces an emerging phenomenon in the tourism industry-future space tourism. The course is divided in two parts, with the first going through the status of the current industry such as technical and ethical aspects and the second part provides insights for understanding weak signals and future scenario planning in form of sustainability. At the end of the course, students will have gained an understanding of a new framework research tool used for designing a sustainable future in the tourism industry. Much of the course is taught virtually, but there will be some contact classes at Porvoo campus/ webinars.
• Books on the content topics
• E-books and online articles
• Online tutorials
• Companies’ web portals
• Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
• Exercises, tests
• Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.
Annette Toivonen
Working life connections:
Possible company visits and workshops.
Porvoo Campus
Course weight assessment:
50% course assignments
50% report:
English
Internationality: Possible guest lecturers from international organizations and partner universities.
21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Course weight assessment:
50% course assignments
50% report:
12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023
Course is 100% virtual.
Unit 1: An introduction to space tourism (history and current)
Unit 2: Social sustainability (Changes in the society and the ethical concerns)
Unit 3: Economic sustainability (Case study: UK spaceports)
Unit 4: Environmental sustainability
Unit 5: Legislation
Unit 6: Future forecasting (Sustainable Future Planning Framework)
a) Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, independent study and exams
b) Virtual learning including virtual study with assignments, project work via the Internet, project execution as a webinar and exams
Via instructors and assignments:
• Darren Trofimczuk, Porvoo (Darren.trofimczuk@haaga-helia), www,darrentony.com
• Annette Toivonen
25 - 40
Online tests
Assignments
Webinars
TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management
5 cr
H-5
Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)
Inquiry learning: Pre and post assignments, reports and visual summary, and inquiry learning on the Moodle environment.
Material provided in the Moodle assignments.
Annika Konttinen, Eva Holmberg
All the assignments relate to business and industry cases as well as the degree programmes of the students.
Porvoo Campus
No exams on this course. The deadlines for assignments are available in Moodle.
English
Internatinal cases and learning material.
21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Reports and visual summary for each section
Pre and post assignments
12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023
Week 34: Have a look at the course contents in Moodle. Deadline for the pre-assignment.
Week 35: Study global risks.
Week 36: Learn about Risk Management theory and processes.
Week 37: Conclude your report. Deadline for assignment 1.
Week 38: Concentrate on Safety and Security issues and news.
Week 39: Do your interviews and data collection. Explore cybersecurity.
Week 40: Conclude your report. Deadline for assignment 2.
Week 41: Learn about the framework for Corporate Social Responsibility.
Week 42: Look for and compare Corporate Social Responsibility indicators.
Week 43: Study the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Week 44: Find cases about the SDGs and businesses. Deadline for assignment 3.
Week 45: Have a look at Sustainability issues and initiatives.
Week 46: Write about the framework for your issue or initiative.
Week 47: Look for solutions for your sustainability issue or initiative.
Week 48: Put the final touches to your report. Deadline for assignment 4.
Week 49: Deadline for the post-assignment.
Week 50: Course feedback.
a) Learning on the Moodle platform with the course contents, including:
Inquiry learning
Individual assignments
Team assignments
Assessment of one's own learning
b) Learning by using the work-based learning method "Work&Study" according to a plan that shows how the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student's work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.
c) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.
25 - 100
Report and visual summary for all four sections
TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management
10 cr
H-5
Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)
The learning goals of this course are reached in the following ways:
• Producing and sharing knowledge in groups
• Online lectures
• Collaborative learning using suitable online tools
• Testing and learning from small scale virtual events
• Delivering a virtual event concept or working with a commissioner to produce a virtual/hybrid event
Blogs, handbooks, webinars, articles
Heli Hajda-Kähkönen, Monika Birkle
In Spring 2023 this course will co-operate with selected Haaga-Helia events: Kevätmessut Messukeskuksessa (Spring Expo in Expo Center Helsinki), Tulevaisuusfoorumi / Future Forum.
Visiting experts from the industry, visits to companies.
Porvoo Campus
English
Possible partners attending or co-producing virtual events
15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024
Orientation assignment: attend a virtual event and present the experience on Flipgrid
Essay on virtual experience design
Development task
Spring 2023, classes on Mondays 11-13.45
15 - 40
The course is evaluated on a scale excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), satisfactory (2), fair (1), fail (0). The assessment criteria is presented on a scale 1 - 3 - 5.
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student
• can name basic concepts within the framework of virtual experiences
• is familiar with some basic tools and technologies used in creating virtual experiences
• understands the basics of the experience design
• shows basic skills in hosting and moderating a virtual event
• can with help of the team and supervisors create a virtual event
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student
• can define and interpret concepts of virtual experiences
• uses basic tools and technologies in creating virtual experiences
• understands the elements of experience design and can implement these in virtual event planning
• shows good skills in hosting and moderating a virtual event
• can quite independently create a virtual event
Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student
• can implement and utilize all key concepts of virtual experiences
• knows a variety of tools and technologies and is able to select the most suitable ones and use these in a professional way
• fully understands the elements of experience design and is able to implement these in an excellent way when creating virtual experiences
• shows excellent skills in hosting and moderating a virtual event
• creates a virtual event in a professional way, mastering both event technology and the creation of a smooth and engaging virtual experience
TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management
5 cr
H-5
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Annika Konttinen, Liisa Wallenius, Evariste Habiyakare, Kalle Räihä, Pia Kiviaho-Kallio, Antti Petteri Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen, Marina Karlqvist, Monika Birkle, Ulla Kuisma, Leena Törmälä
Porvoo Campus
English
07.08.2023 - 29.07.2024
28.05.2023 - 30.06.2024
15 - 200
TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management
H-5
Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)
Liisa Wallenius, Evariste Habiyakare, Kalle Räihä, Pia Kiviaho-Kallio, Antti Petteri Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen, Marina Karlqvist, Monika Birkle, Ulla Kuisma, Leena Törmälä
Porvoo Campus
English
07.08.2023 - 29.07.2024
28.05.2023 - 30.06.2024
15 - 200
TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management
H-5
Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)
Liisa Wallenius, Evariste Habiyakare, Kalle Räihä, Pia Kiviaho-Kallio, Antti Petteri Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen, Marina Karlqvist, Monika Birkle, Leena Törmälä, Ulla Kuisma
Porvoo Campus
English
07.08.2023 - 29.07.2024
28.05.2023 - 30.06.2024
15 - 200
TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management
H-5
Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)
Liisa Wallenius, Evariste Habiyakare, Kalle Räihä, Pia Kiviaho-Kallio, Antti Petteri Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen, Marina Karlqvist, Monika Birkle, Ulla Kuisma, Leena Törmälä
Porvoo Campus
English
07.08.2023 - 29.07.2024
28.05.2023 - 30.06.2024
15 - 200
TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management
H-5
Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)
There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.
Bachelor of Hospitality Management and the Finnish title of restonomi (AMK)
Universities of Applied Sciences Act 932/2014, Section 25
Before applying see the admission criteria at Studyinfo
210 ECTS, 3.5 years
Read more about the principles of recognition of learning at Haaga-Helia.
Full-time day programme
The degree programme is conducted in English.
International students can enjoy Finnish Areal Studies, and a choice of other areal studies. Finnish students are offered compulsory Swedish language studies as part of the Nordic Areal Studies, and a choice of other areal studies.
Areal studies combine the studies of a language of a chosen area with the study of the business operational environment and culture. The aim is to enable students to develop an understanding of the area in holistic and practical terms, necessary for professional relations with the stakeholders who represent the respective area.
Completion of the courses specified in the curriculum, compulsory work placement, a thesis and maturity test.
Haaga-Helia’s operations are governed by the Act on Studies in Universities of Applied Sciences (932/2014) (in Finnish) and Decree (1129/2014) (in Finnish).
Find out more about the degree regulations and assessment process of Haaga-Helia
As a student of Tourism and Event Management (TEMPO) on Haaga-Helia Porvoo Campus you will get a solid education on tourism industry and planning, promoting and organizing events. Your studies will take place in a truly multicultural atmosphere mainly through real life projects with national and international companies and organizations.
After first-year common studies, you can choose between two alternative specialisations:
• Event Design and Management
• Selling and Developing Tourism Services and Products
Event Design and Management
This specialisation introduces the event planning and production process from ideating, concept creation to the actual implementation. The learning happens in real life event productions as part of an event planning team consisting of students and supervised by teachers. The event courses cover not only the operational level of event organising, but two advanced level courses that ensure a more strategic and conceptual approach to event management. Event-related courses combined with internship and thesis project gives graduates the skills, attitude and networks required to enter the event industry.
Selling and Developing Tourism Services and Products
In the specialisation, students will learn how to sell and market products and services through multiple channels in profitable ways and how to develop sustainable and versatile products and services focusing on customer experience. The competences are implemented in learning activities jointly with the travel industry through working life projects, company visits and lecturers from the industry. Students also learn efficient sales and presentation skills and how to use different approaches for applied research. Studies of this specialisation combined with internship(s) and thesis project give graduates the skills, attitude and networks required to enter the tourism industry.
Programme contents:
Core studies 60 ECTS
Professional studies 60 ECTS
Specialization studies 30 ECTS
Free-choice studies 15 ECTS
Work placement 30 ECTS
Bachelor´s thesis 15 ECTS
Most of the learning takes place in real-life projects for tourism businesses operating internationally. This opens doors for the students and helps them develop their networks already during the studies. This makes it easier for graduates to find jobs both in Finland and abroad.
Students with Finnish educational background are expected to do a study period abroad. It can be exchange, work placement, project or thesis work. The programme itself offers a multicultural laboratory in daily work as the student body represents 35 different nationalities, and the staff is also multinational.
The daily work of the students is all about operating in multicultural teams. They are supervised by staff representing several nationalities. The commissions they get from companies familiarise the students with topical issues in tourism and different ways of doing business. Students can also go on exchange, do work placement abroad and participate in international development projects. Employment possibilities are extensive because the students get a solid basis in business studies, and specialise on tourism business with transferrable skills that help them find employment in all parts of the world. Jobs in the service industries are increasing, so good sales and service skills are valued globally.
Graduates from the Degree Programme in Tourism and Event Management acquire skills that prepare them for versatile employment possibilities anywhere where people skills, sales and service development and a professional understanding of the tourism industry are appreciated. Possible job titles include e.g.
Key Account Manager
Team Leader
Sales Negotiator
Service Developer
Event Coordinator
Event Producer
HR Assistant
Marketing Assistant
Social Media Manager
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