•   Sustainable Development Goals in Tourism and Hospitality Business OTH8HM114-3001 21.08.2023-17.05.2024  5   (NONSTOP, ...) +-
    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.
    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    21.08.2023 - 17.05.2024

    Enrollment

    12.06.2023 - 19.04.2024

    Groups
    • NONSTOP
    • MAEXPE
    • MAEXPFHA
    • VIRTUAL
    • EXCH
    Teachers

    Rilla Engblom

    Seats

    31 - 100

    Degree Programme

    LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5