•   The Fundamentals of Circular Economy in Hospitality EXP4HM111-3001 24.10.2022-19.05.2023  5   (NONSTOP, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After completing the course, the student:

    • has a well-rounded understanding of what circular economy means specifically in an internationally oriented hospitality setting
    • is able to understand the key concepts of a circular economy in her/his thinking and reasoning
    • is able to recognize business opportunities related to circular economy in the hospitality industry
    • can skillfully assess the appropriateness of circular economy initiatives of hospitality industry players
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No prerequisites.
    Contents
    Introduction to the impact of the hospitality industry on natural resources consumption, environment and sustainability.
    - Understand and define the key environmental and sustainability impacts of the hospitality industry, including contribution to local economic development
    - Understand and explore established ways of measuring sustainability performance of companies
    - Understand and identify the key benefits of sustainability management in the hospitality industry

    Circular economy in the hospitality industry
    - Understand the difference between linear and circular business models and where they are prevalent in the hospitality industry.
    - Hospitality as a setting for circular economy transitioning.
    - Understand the fundamental principles of circular economy and the characteristics of circular business models
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student is able to define the key concepts of a circular economy. S/he can describe hospitality business and management from the viewpoint of circular economy to an extent.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student masters the key concepts of a circular economy. S/he can describe hospitality business and management from the viewpoint of circular economy.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student masters the key concepts of a circular economy skillfully. S/he can fully describe hospitality business and management from the viewpoint of circular economy.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    24.10.2022 - 19.05.2023

    Enrollment

    13.06.2022 - 21.04.2023

    Groups
    • NONSTOP
    • MAEXPE
    • VIRTUAL
    • CAMPUS23K
    Teachers

    Minna-Maari Harmaala, Annika Konttinen

    Seats

    15 - 40

    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