Sustainability Management of Tourism Experiences TOU012AS2AE-3003 12.01.2026-13.03.2026 5 (CONTACT, ...)+-
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to plan, implement, manage and measure the sustainability of tourism experiences. You will be able to incorporate the UNSDGs into business, recognise and choose the most appropriate sustainability labels and certifications for tourism experiences. You will be able to follow the trends and design tourism experiences that are sustainable also in the future.
Starting level and linkage with other courses
Vastuullinen elämystalous/Sustainable experience economy course or equivalent needs to be completed before taking this course. The course is part of the minor package of Sustainable Tourism Experiences.
Contents
Sustainability measurement, e.g. carbon footprint, etc. Finnish and global certificates in sustainable tourism; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria; United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs); Dimensions of sustainable experiences; Sustainability related experience trends
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
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 manage tourism experiences in a sustainable way. The student completes the assignments with minimal input and shows only some understanding of the topic.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student’s participation in the activities of the module is active and his/her contribution to the team work is rather good. The student shows moderate ability to manage tourism experiences in a sustainable way. The student completes the assignments with good results and understands well the concepts of the course.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student’s participation in the activities of the module is very active and constructive. He/she shows great initiative and student’s contribution to the team work and completion of the tasks is crucial. He/she shows excellent skills to manage tourism experiences in a sustainable way. The student completes the assignments with excellent results showing deep understanding of the concepts of the course and produces new ideas.