Vår 2015

AAT-1003 Arctic Tourism Management - 20 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for reiseliv og nordlige studier

Type of course

Subject can be taken as single course.

Course contents

General value basis

The course will relate the course themes to the value basis of respect and consideration for nature and culture.

HES and risk management

Internal control
Risk analysis

Hospitality and HR management

Motivation and guidance
Staff development and planning

Ethical issues in adventure tourism

Physical and mental risks
Societal and environmental risks

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester. Applicants from outside the Nordic countries: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Applicants from Nordic countries: Generell studiekompetanse.

International applicants: Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.

A list of the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway can be found on the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education website - nokut.no

Application code: 9199 (Nordic countries).

Objective of the course

Knowledge

The candidate will:

have knowledge of basic concepts, models and theories of general leadership management;
have knowledge of basic concepts, models and theories related to the management of staff and guest groups in the tourism industry; and
of HES and risk management.

Skills/abilities

The candidate will:

be able to use management techniques and tools to motivate and supervise staff;
be able to take responsibility and guide guest groups;
be able to take responsibility and make decisions concerning HES and risk assessments; and
be able to develop and evaluate security systems, as well as make safety routines and risk analysis.

Competence

The candidate will:

- be able to internalize their own attitudes of security and risk
assessment as a part of business culture; and
- be able to understand the importance of incorporating such
attitudes and culture in staff development.

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Lectures
- Weekly lectures, seminars, student presentations
(individual/groups)
- Practical training, e.g. roleplay, industry visits, guest lectures.

Assessment

Coursework:
- Two individual written assignments/reports
- One group presentation/report
70% attendance is required in order to take the exam.

Exam:
- Individual school exam. Duration: 4 hours, 40%.
- Individual written home exam. Duration: 14 days, 60%.

Grading: scale A ¿F with F for failed.

A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course

Date for examination

Written school exam 22.05.2015

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.