Creative Hospitality and Tourism (5 cr)

Code: TOU005AS2AE-3006

Basic information of implementation

Timing: 02.03.2026 - 08.05.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

ECTS Credits: 5 cr

Campus: Haaga Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 40

Degree programmes: EXPER Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management

Teachers: Violeta Salonen

Groups: CONTACT
Contact implementation; EXCH
EXCH Exchange students

Course: TOU005AS2AE

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Will be informed in the beginning of studies.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

The learning style of this course can be reached in following ways:
1. Lectures and related assignments
2. Group work on given project
3. Independent work
4. Active participation in discussions .
If you already know the contents of this course, you can show your skills. Ask the teacher of the course for more information. For more information on identifying competencies: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ja-work-study

Intro

In this course you will debunk the myth that creativity is only for the select few. You will learn that creativity can in fact be found everywhere and that anyone can learn to be creative. During the course you will explore theoretical principles and practical tools to foster creativity in hospitality and tourism organisations, and learn to appreciate why doing so is not only fun but also makes excellent business sense.

Materials

Study material will be provided in Moodle.
Literature will be provided in the beginning of studies.

Teaching methods and instruction

Implementation: Contact
Contact classes, individual study and learning cases.

Working life connections

Professional technologies.
Guest lectures.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities