Business Basics for Tourism Professionals 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

please see the first semester Moodle / Sharepoint sites

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, independent study and possible exams.
Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to a plan that shows how the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student’s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.
Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Materials

Books on the content topics
E-books and online articles
Online tutorials
Companies’ web-portals
Industry related reports and statistics
Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
Social networking tools
Exercises, tests
Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.

Teaching methods and instruction

All of the competences are implemented in learning activities jointly with other modules. The methods used in the learning activities are e.g.:
Inquiry learning
Peer-to-peer learning
Tutorials
Debates
Study tours and company visits
Lectures and workshops
Independent study and teamwork
The assessment of one’s own learning

Working life connections

Company visits and possible guest lecturers and workshops from different companies and organizations.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

please see the first semester Moodle / Sharepoint sites

Internationality

Possibility to work with international teams and instructors. Guest lecturers from international organisations and partner universities. International learning materials.

Completion alternatives

please see the first semester Moodle / Sharepoint sites

Learning assignments

please see the first semester Moodle / Sharepoint sites

Assessment methods

The assessment methods are defined in the implementation plans. The assessment methods may include:
Individual assignments
Final deliverables
Exams
Peer assessment
Self-assessment
Commissioners’ assessment
The self-assessment (through Winha) of one's own learning does not influence the module grade. The self-assessment and students’ feedback to the module will be used for the module development. The feedback is collected via an electronic form.