Tourism in a Contemporary World

Further education / Business

Man and woman on vacation

If you wish to deepen your knowledge of the tourism industry, then this course is definitely for you! The aim is to give you a broad perspective on tourism by answering questions such as: Which actors are involved in the tourism industry? What are their responsibilities? How do these actors interact with each other?

Price
75 € + 0% VAT
Conductor
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Language
English
Scope
5 ECTS
Course dates
Last application date
Entry requirements
Understanding of the basics of tourism.

Course content

In this course we look at tourism both as a societal phenomenon and as a global industry. We focus on the definitions, concepts and frameworks that underpin the study of contemporary tourism, keeping in mind the importance of sustainable development. You will learn to identify different types of tourism and understand current challenges, opportunities, trends and ethical issues related to modern tourism. We will also review the latest reports, studies and estimations regarding tourism during and after COVID-19.

The course is held 100% online, with the possibility of attending voluntary activities on campus if desired. Lectures will be held at the following times: 

31.08.2021  09:00 - 11:30   
02.09.2021  12:30 - 15:00   
07.09.2021  09:00 - 11:30   
09.09.2021  12:30 - 15:00   
14.09.2021  09:00 - 11:30   
16.09.2021  12:30 - 15:00   
21.09.2021  09:00 - 11:30   
23.09.2021  12:30 - 15:00   
28.09.2021  09:00 - 11:30   
30.09.2021  12:30 - 15:00   
05.10.2021  09:00 - 11:30   
07.10.2021  12:30 - 15:00   
12.10.2021  09:00 - 11:30   
14.10.2021  12:30 - 15:00   
19.10.2021  09:00 - 11:30   
21.10.2021  12:30 - 15:00  

Assessment methods

  • Lectures
  • Discussions
  • Group tasks and individual tasks

Tourism in a Changing World (30 ECTS)

You can choose to take Tourism in a Contemporary World as a single course, or as a part of the larger educational package “Tourism in a Changing World” (30 ECTS). Make sure you maximise your knowledge of the latest in tourism and check out our website for more information.

There is a limited amount of space available on the course. 

Arcada reserves the right to make changes.