This course introduces the fascinating world of tourism. It covers a broad range of topics related to tourism as a field of study. During this course you will learn about the multidisciplinary nature of tourism as a social phenomenon.
Course details
- Designed by Finnish university professionals
- Both consumer perspective and business approach
- The student can study only individual courses or the whole tourism business studies package
- 5 ECTS
Content
Tourism research, Tourism history & culture tourism, Tourism industry & business, Tourism geography & sociology, International tourism, Tourism organizations, Tourism as a profession, Sustainable tourism
Methods
Online keynote and materials, videos, individual development assignment
Target audience
Online studies are targeted at university/tertiary level intermediate students who aim at enhancing their own personal skills to the benefit of modern approaches to tourism
Duration
Approximately 2-3 months. 1ECTS = 27 hours of coursework
