Sustainable Arctic Tourism
About the course
This course is reserved for students enrolled in the Bachelor's programmes in Management, Innovation and Marketing or Business Economics and Administration, as well as exchange students.
This course introduces Arctic tourism as an industry sector as well as a research field. Approaching from environmental, political, socio-cultural, and economic perspectives, the students will be presented with theories and practices of tourism sector in general and Arctic tourism in comparative settings.
The course aims to critically evaluate the tourism-general ideas and practices in relation to the newly emerged Arctic tourism.
Objectives of the course
Knowledge:
Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate is expected
- to gain the knowledge on research and practices of Arctic tourism.
- to have been exposed to established and developing theories in Arctic tourism.
- to identify corresponding practices and theories in the Artic tourism´s operational settings.
- to be able to apply the knowledge on designing, developing, and performing a sustainable Arctic tourism.
Skills:
Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate is expected
- to identify and critically evaluate Arctic tourism issues.
- to effectively search and analyse Arctic tourism-relevant information both in theoretical and practical aspects.
- to conduct research, drawing from theory and practice.
Competence:
Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate is expected
- to work effectively and efficiently in a group as well as independently.
- to have developed research-based academic writing at an appropriate level.
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- BED-2063 Sustainable Arctic Tourism 7.5 ects
Teaching methods
This course takes on-campus (face-to-face) teaching method. The students will be invited and encouraged to join in critical discussions and evaluations of the theories and practices for sustainable tourism in Arctic destinations. These activities are combined with assessments of this course.
The course is not suitable for students who can not attend lessons, group work and the like.
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open to incoming exchange students.
Study Level: Bachelor’s
Admission Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites, so you can freely add this course to your Learning Agreement.
For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange
Examination
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Assignment 1 | Approved – not approved |
| Assignment 2 | Approved – not approved |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Assignment 1 | Approved – not approved |
| Assignment 2 | Approved – not approved |
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