•   Sustainable Development Goals in Tourism and Hospitality Business EXP4HM110-3001 27.03.2023-19.05.2023  5   (MAEXPE, ...) +-
    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
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No prerequisites.
    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
    Assessment criteria
    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.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Online course in Moodle. The student will work independently on the assignments.

    Learning objectives
    After the course the student:
    • has a holistic view of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    • is able to understand and apply the key concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in her/his thinking and reasoning
    • can assess the appropriateness of CSR in tourism business
    • is able to understand the relevance of CSR for tourism business
    • can enhance CSR in her/his (future) role in tourism business


    Contents

    • UNWTO’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in tourism and hospitality business
    • SDGs from tourism business point of view
    • Sustainable business strategies in tourism business
    • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in tourism and hospitality business
    • Green washing in tourism and hospitality
    • Communicating sustainability
    • Case study related to CSR in tourism and hospitality business

    Learning material and recommended literature

    See Moodle.

    Working life connections

    The course comprises a case study that will be related to a real business case.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    No exams.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    27.03.2023 - 19.05.2023

    Learning assignments

    Quiz and case study report.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2023 - 24.03.2023

    Content scheduling

    The student can start the course at any point during the semester,

    Groups
    • MAEXPE
    • VIRTUAL
    • EXCH
    Alternative learning methods

    -

    Teachers

    Eva Holmberg, Rilla Engblom

    Seats

    15 - 100

    Further information

    Quiz and case study report.

    Degree Programme

    HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5