Wellbeing Tourism (5 cr)
Code: MMPG1700-3003
General information
- Enrollment
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01.11.2021 - 28.02.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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14.02.2022 - 22.04.2022
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- School of Business
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 60
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
- Teachers
- Susanna Riekkinen
- Groups
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ZJA21SMTPAvoin AMK, marata, Tourism Management AMK-polku
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MRE18SBMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminta
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MTM21S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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MTM22VKBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
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MRE18S1MMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminta
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MRE18SAMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminta
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ZJK22KMKorkeakoulujen välinen yhteistyö, MARATA
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MTM20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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MTM19S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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ZJA22KMAvoin AMK, marata
- Course
- MMPG1700
Materials
Global Wellness Tourism Economy Report. Global Wellness Institute. (latest e-report)
Grénman, M. & Räikkönen, J. 2015. Well-being and wellness tourism – Same, same but different? Conceptual discussions and empirical evidence. Matkailututkimus, 11, 1, 7–25.
Konu, H. 2010. Identifying potential wellbeing tourism segments in Finland. Tourism Review, 65, 2, 41-51.
Smith, M. & Diekman, A. 2017. Tourism and wellbeing. Annals of Tourism Research, 66, 1–13.
Tuohino, H., Björk, P. & Konu, H. 2011. Wellbeing Tourism in Finland: Finland as a competitive wellbeing tourism destination. University of Eastern Finland. (e-report)
Evaluation scale
0-5
International connections
Case examples and assignments with both national and global perspective.
Further information
All assignments are assessed as approved-failed. Half-time feedback is provided by teacher if assignments are returned by the recommended schedule.
CampusOnline: 20
Avoin AMK (Open UAS) 5
Exchange students: 15
Employer connections
Possible case work provided by wellbeing tourism companies.
Virtual portion
5
Student workload
Distance learning (135h)
Online lectures and videos 30h
Reading material 20h
Assignments and information search 85h
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1 (Sufficient)
You can define concepts related to wellbeing tourism. You can identify multiple actors and perspectives in wellbeing tourism in global and national levels. You can point out national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.
2 (Satisfactory)
You can define concepts and special characteristics related to wellbeing tourism. You can describe multiple actors, customers and perspectives in wellbeing tourism in global and national levels. You can explain and give examples of national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3 (Good)
You define and explain concepts and special characteristics related to wellbeing tourism. You examine multiple actors, customers and perspectives in wellbeing tourism in global and national levels. You can evaluate responsible wellbeing tourism. You discuss the national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.
4 (Very Good)
You analyze concepts and special characteristics related to wellbeing tourism. You discuss and compare multiple perspectives in wellbeing tourism in global and national levels. You evaluate the responsibility of wellbeing tourism actors, services and operations. You examine national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 (Excellent)
You show analytical examination of concepts and special characteristics related to wellbeing tourism. You are able to critically evaluate and discuss multiple perspectives in wellbeing tourism in global and national levels. You discuss the responsibility dimensions related to wellbeing tourism actors, services and operations. You examine and compare national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.
Content scheduling
Assignments have a recommended schedule.
Latest deadline for all assignments is at the end of the course.
No webinars that require attendance at a given time.
Exam schedules
No exams.
Teaching language
en
Teaching methods
Online lectures/ video recordings
Independent reading materials and information search
Online discussions
Versatile independent assignments (eg. quiz, written text)
Required tools: fast Internet connection, computer, MS Office.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Qualifications
Basics in responsible tourism
Content
- Wellbeing tourism concepts and phenomena
- Wellbeing tourism nationally and internationally
- Wellbeing tourism services
- Wellbeing tourism actors and customers
- Special characteristics and strategic emphases
- Ecological, economical and socio-cultural responsibility.
Objective
The object of the course
After completing this course, you will know what makes wellbeing tourism a unique and profitable market. You will gain insight about wellbeing tourism in Finland and abroad and can begin to understand what kind of wellbeing tourism services are suitable for different customer segments.
Course competences
Learning objectives
You are able to identify different actors and operations in wellbeing tourism. You understand the motives of wellbeing tourists and the theme’s significance to the competitiveness of companies. You understand the concepts, phenomena and special characteristics related to responsible wellbeing tourism nationally and internationally. You know the national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.