International Conferences and Congresses (5 cr)

Code: SER4LE201-3002

Basic information of implementation

Enrollment: 02.01.2020 - 25.03.2020; Enrolment for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 30.03.2020 - 22.05.2020; Implementation has ended.

ECTS Credits: 5 cr

Campus: Pasila Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 38

Degree programmes: ASSI Degree Programme in Modern Languages and Business Studies for Management Assistants; MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants; LIIDI Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages; SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

Teachers: Eeva Särkilahti

Groups: LS4A
LS4A Sihko 4. työkausi; LS4C1
LS4C1 Assi 4. työkausi; LS4C2
LS4C2 Assi 4. työkausi; LS7A
LS7A Sihko 7. työkausi; LS4B2
LS4B2 Assi 4. työkausi; LS7D
LS7D Sihko 7. työkausi; LS7C
LS7C Sihko 7. työkausi; LS4B1
LS4B1 Assi 4. työkausi; LS7B
LS7B Sihko 7. työkausi; LE4B
LE4B; LE4A
LE4A; EXCH
EXCH Exchange students; LS4D
LS4D Sihko 4. työkausi

Course: SER4LE201

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

To be defined

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Learning methods and hours
Contact hours and assignments 54 hours
Group-work 81 hours

Recognising and validating prior learning (RPL)
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet. More detailed instructions for teachers on the intranet: Työkalut -> AHOT -> AHOT-ohjeistus (Tools -> RPL -> RPL instructions).

Materials

Fenich. Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions. Third Edition.

Material stated in Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

Upon completion of the course, the student

· has an understanding of the impact of a conference or congress on the destination and the industry

· identifies the various types and elements of an international conference and congress

· can perform basic duties as part of a congress organizing team in the planning process

· can compare and benefit from the partners and service providers in the network

· identifies the global business trends in the conference and congress industry

Working life connections

Working life connections The course includes conference, company or venue visits/duties.

And visiting lecturers from the industry

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Internationality

All material is international.

Completion alternatives

Recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet. More detailed instructions for teachers on the intranet: Työkalut -> AHOT -> AHOT-ohjeistus (Tools -> RPL -> RPL instructions).

Learning assignments

Report

Assessment methods

Contact hours and assignments 54 hours

Group-work 81 hours