•   Nature-Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland TOU008AS2AE-3005 18.08.2025-10.10.2025  5   (REE3PCTOUM, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    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
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    This course is part of the minor package of Nature and Wellness Experiences.
    Contents
    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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    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.
    Learning material and recommended literature

    The material is available on Moodle platform.

    Campus

    Porvoo Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    18.08.2025 - 10.10.2025

    Groups
    • REE3PCTOUM
    • REE3PCTOUT
    • CONTACT
    • BLENDED
    • EXCH
    Teachers

    Antti Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Degree Programme

    STEM Sustainable Tourism and Event Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5