Nature-Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland - Opinto-opas

Upon completion of this module, the student is able to
-understand the concepts of the nature tourism and its elements,
-recognise the possibilities of nature as a pull factor for tourism in Finland
-understand the different profiles of various target groups (international perspective) and their nature relationship
-understand different nature-based sustainable business models
-develop and manage nature-based tourism in Finland

This course is part of the minor package of Nature and Wellness Experiences.

Nature tourism phenomenon and concept
-Finland’s nature for tourism business
-Different nature tourist profiles and target groups (international perspective)
-Development and management of natural environments: national parks, recreational areas, wilderness areas, urban nature, animal parks, tourism routes
-Sustainability in nature tourism
-Nature tourism research

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 analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with minimal input and does not show deep understanding of the topic.

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather active and his/her contribution to the team work is considerable/valuable. The student shows moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with good results and understands well the concepts of the topic.

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is very active and constructive. He/she acts as a team motivator with his/her actions and knowledge and the student’s contribution to the team work and completion of the assignments is crucial. He/she shows excellent skills to analyse and develop nature-based tourism. The student completes the assignments with excellent results showing deep understanding of the concepts of the topic and produces new ideas and thoughts.

Nature Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland
- Contact classes as follows:

Wks 13 and 17, Porvoo Campus
Wks 15 and 19, Haaga Campus

- Classes on Zoom wks 14, 16, 18, 20

Porvoo Campus

English

25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

02.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

CONTACT
BLENDED
RE4PC2
EXCH

Antti Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen

15 - 40

RESTO Restonomi

0.00 cr

H-5