Høst 2016

TRATT Introduction to Tourism Management - 15 stp

The course is administrated by

Handelshøgskolen ved UiT

Type of course

This subject is open for single subject students.

Course contents

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

Application deadline

Single subject applicants from Nordic countries: 1st June

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

Objective of the course

This course provides an introduction to tourism, both as an industry and as an academic subject. It will explain tourism as a phenomenon by approaching it via various subjects and their traditions, notions and models. The course will describe tourism as a national as well as international industry.

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

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

Date for examination

Travel and Tourism - 4 hour net exam 10.12.2016

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