Introduction to Tourism (1cr)

Code: MT00BZ07-3002

General information

Timing: 02.10.2023 - 30.04.2024; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 1 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 1 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Teaching languages: English

Teachers: Susanna Riekkinen

Groups: ZJA23SMT2
Avoin AMK, marata, orientoivat opinnot (EduFutura, 2. aste)

Course: MT00BZ07

Materials

Literature, articles and online materials provided during the implementation.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

International connections

International perspective in learning materials, eg. videos from international specialists

Further information

Avoin amk 40 (orientoivat opinnot)

Employer connections

Course includes case examples from the field and alumni stories to introduce different work roles after graduation.

Virtual portion

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work

Content scheduling

- Key definitions of Tourism
- Customers and operators in tourism industry
- Sustainability and trends
- Tourism studies and career options

This course is a part of the course MTMW1100 Introduction to Tourism (6 ECTS) in Jamk, and can be credited (1 ECTS).

Exam schedules

No exam

Teaching language

Teaching methods

Independent online studies including recorded lectures, reading materials, information search, independent assignments.