Sustainable Development Goals in Tourism and Hospitality Business (5 cr)

Code: EXP4HM110-3001

Basic information of implementation

Enrollment: 02.01.2023 - 24.03.2023; Enrolment for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 27.03.2023 - 19.05.2023; Implementation has ended.

ECTS Credits: 5 cr

Campus: Pasila Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 100

Degree programmes: HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

Teachers: Eva Holmberg; Rilla Engblom

Groups: MAEXPE
Experience Economy and Designing Services, Masters, Pasila; VIRTUAL
Virtual implementation; EXCH
EXCH Exchange students

Course: EXP4HM110

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The student can start the course at any point during the semester,

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Learning takes place online in the Moodle platform.
The course includes the assessment of one’s own learning.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning Look at "Instructions to students (master)"

Materials

See Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

Online course in Moodle. The student will work independently on the assignments.

Learning objectives
After the course the student:
• has a holistic view of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• is able to understand and apply the key concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in her/his thinking and reasoning
• can assess the appropriateness of CSR in tourism business
• is able to understand the relevance of CSR for tourism business
• can enhance CSR in her/his (future) role in tourism business

Contents

• UNWTO’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in tourism and hospitality business
• SDGs from tourism business point of view
• Sustainable business strategies in tourism business
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in tourism and hospitality business
• Green washing in tourism and hospitality
• Communicating sustainability
• Case study related to CSR in tourism and hospitality business

Working life connections

The course comprises a case study that will be related to a real business case.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exams.

Completion alternatives

Learning assignments

Quiz and case study report.

Assessment methods