The module is a part of level 3 advanced studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. The module advances the following competences: strategic planning, global mindset, professional leadership, risk management, sustainable and responsible business.

The module is a part of level 3 advanced studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum.

The course can be completed as 5 or 10 credits by combining two or all of the following:
Risk Management (2.5 credits)
Global risks landscape
Risk analysis and planning

Safety & Security (2.5 credits)
Safety and security in global travel and tourism
Cybersecurity

Corporate Social Responsibility (2.5 credits)
Businesses and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
CSR indicators

Sustainable Development Issues and Initiatives (2.5 credits)
The three levels of sustainability
Challenges (e.g. Overtourism, Climate Change) and opportunities (e.g. Inclusive Tourism, Circular Economy)

The student is aware of risk management and corporate social responsibility in business operations. S/he is able to choose and use just a few sources. S/he has basic written communication skills and is able to compile a report about the themes of the module when aided by others. S/he finds it challenging to apply theory into practice. The student takes part in the module activities with a minimal input.

The student understands the importance of risk management and corporate social responsibility in business operations. S/he is able to develop risk management and responsible business practices to some degree. S/he is able to choose and use relevant sources. S/he has good written communication skills and is able to conduct research and draft a rather comprehensive report about the themes of the module with a variety of reliable sources and relevant industry examples. S/he can apply theory into practice independently. The student takes actively part in the module activities, shows initiative and is able to operate when tasks and instructions are given.

The student is able to develop risk management and corporate social responsibility in business operations. S/he is able to choose and use relevant information actively and independently from versatile sources. S/he has professionally advanced written communication skills and is able to conduct relevant research and draft a very thorough report that describes the topic in great detail, provides well-selected industry examples and analyses the phenomenon from a variety of viewpoints by using versatile international, up-to-date and reliable sources. The student can collect, analyse and use relevant data at a highly professional level. S/he is able to apply theory into practice independently. The student takes proactively part in the module activities and shows great initiative to learn about the topic.

Responsible teachers: Annika Konttinen, Eva Holmberg

This is a virtual course in the Moodle platform.
One report assignment for each part of the module.Students can complete 5 or 10 credits.