•   Introduction to Safety, Quality and Sustainability in Aviation and Tourism Business AIR8PO806-3002 25.05.2022-31.07.2022  5   (PO8, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Upon completion of the course, the student:
    • is familiar with aviation regulatory framework
    • recognizes the distinctive features of safety and quality in aviation
    • recognizes the impacts of covid-19 to aviation and tourism business
    • is familiar with sustainability issues in aviation and their effects on travel and tourism industry
    • understands the changes caused by pandemic and the possibilities it may create
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No previous studies needed and no binding connections to other courses
    Contents
    • Changes of threats in aviation
    • Basic regulations guiding the operations of European airlines
    • the impacts of covid-19 to aviation and tourism, and finding the way forward
    • the role of aviation in sustainable development of travel industry
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The students understanding of key concepts of threats, specific regulatory framework and sustainability issues concerning aviation and tourism is limited. Student’s attitude towards learning through participation in teamwork and conducting assignments, is below average. Student`s capability to analyze current and/or future business possibilities is limited.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student has good understanding of key concepts of threats, specific regulatory framework and sustainability issues concerning aviation and tourism. Student has a good attitude towards learning through participation in teamwork and conducting assignments. S/he has a good self- and group critical thinking. Student can objectively analyze current and/or future business possibilities.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student has excellent understanding of key concepts of threats, specific regulatory framework and sustainability issues concerning aviation and tourism. Student has an excellent attitude towards learning through self-initiative and continuous and supportive participation in teamwork and in conducting assignments. Student has an excellent ability to analyze current and/or future business possibilities.
    Further information
    Teacher: Ari Etelävuori
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Lectures, interactive class discussions, exercises, project work and self-directed learning

    Working life connections

    The course involves collaboration with external companies in form of case-studies.

    Campus

    Porvoo Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    Course content is viewed both globally and locally.

    Timing

    25.05.2022 - 31.07.2022

    Learning assignments

    • Interactive class discussions and excercises • Course assignment (individual report by the end of the course on given task, 10 pages) • Self and peer assessment • Assessing one`s own learning is a compulsory part of the course

    Enrollment

    13.04.2022 - 20.05.2022

    Content scheduling

    Online lectures on Wednesdays:
    25.5.2022, 1.6.2022, 8.6.2022 and 15.6.2022 at 08:30-13:45
    Preliminary schedule for the day (subject to changes)
    08:30-10:15 Theory
    10:15-10:30 Break
    10:30-11:45 Theory
    11:45-12:45 Lunch
    12:45-13:45 Working in groups (incl. break)

    3.8.2022 Assignment deadline

    Groups
    • PO8
    • CAMPUS22KESÄ2
    • KESÄ2022
    • ONLINE
    Teachers

    Ari Etelävuori

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    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

    Degree Programme

    ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business, POMO Matkailun koulutusohjelma, TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism and Event Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5