autumn 2017
TRATT Introduction to Tourism Management - 15 ECTS

Application deadline

Single subject applicants from Nordic countries: 1st June

Type of course

This subject is open for single subject students.

Admission requirements

Basic entrance requirements for Higher Education Qualification in Norway.

Proof of English Proficiency:Basic entrance requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification. Proof of English proficiency.As a general requirement, all applicants to Norwegian Higher Education must document their proficiency in English on an advanced level, either through education or our approved international examination/test. Please find more info at www.uit.no


Course content

  • Tourism as a phenomenon and as an industry
  • The history of tourism
  • Destinations and destination development
  • Attractions and attraction development
  • The tourism product
  • Travel patterns and tourists  behaviour
  • Tourist demand and the tourist market
  • Tourism politics and the organising of tourism
  • Environmental, cultural and economical impacts of tourism on nature, humans and society
  • International tourism and trends


Objectives of the course

Knowledge

After completing the course the candidate will:

  • Have broad knowledge of the tourism industry and tourism as a phenomenon
  • Have knowledge of the history of tourism and the factors that have led to tourism development
  • Have knowledge of major destinations and the resources on which they are based
  • Have knowledge of tourist markets and be able to explain various segmentation criteria
  • Have knowledge of relevant research and theories within the field of tourism.
  • Have broad knowledge of the basics of tourism research

Skills

After completing the course the candidate should:

  • Be able to describe aspects important for destination development
  • Be able to evaluate destinations by use of relevant theory
  • Be able to analyze an attraction and its attraction power
  • Be able to analyze the pros and cons of a destination and suggest areas for further development.
  • Have the ability to apply tourism theories in order to establish the viability of destinations and attractions
  • Have the ability to give examples of and discuss various possibilities and limitations related to tourism development and growth
  • Be able to identify the economic impacts of tourism at a destination  

General competence

After completing the course the candidate:

  • Is able to evaluate the potential possibilities and challenges of tourism in a critical and analytic manner.
  • Is able to debate current issues in tourism
  • Have insights into potential development areas of the tourism industry
  • Is able to carry out written projects reflecting on the various facets of tourism
  • Is able to exchange ideas and views on the tourism industry by using relevant theories.
  • Is aware some of the relevant cultural aspects related to international tourism


Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

The teaching will be based on lectures and group work, case-based teaching and discussions and the presentation of papers.

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  • About the course
  • Campus: Online | Annet |
  • ECTS: 15
  • Course code: TRATT
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