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Destination FinlandLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AV00CZ77

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

You are able to -use the central concepts of domestic and international tourism -understand text material related to tourism -search information about the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations and ways of travelling in Finland - analyze Finnish nature and culture as a basis of experience tourism product development for international market -describe the structure of tourism business and traveler streams arriving to and leaving from Finland -work in an international team in English

Content

What are the key concepts of domestic and international tourism in English? Which elements of Finnish nature and culture could be used as basis of experience-based tourism products for the international market? What are the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations, means of travelling and special features of tourism in Finland? What is the structure of tourism business and what are the traveler streams arriving to and leaving from Finland? How do you work in an international team?

Qualifications

No prior studies required

Enrollment

01.01.2023 - 02.01.2023

Timing

21.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

1 - 5

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
  • Sirpa Sahinjoki
Teacher in charge

Sirpa Sahinjoki

Objective

You are able to -use the central concepts of domestic and international tourism -understand text material related to tourism -search information about the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations and ways of travelling in Finland - analyze Finnish nature and culture as a basis of experience tourism product development for international market -describe the structure of tourism business and traveler streams arriving to and leaving from Finland -work in an international team in English

Content

What are the key concepts of domestic and international tourism in English? Which elements of Finnish nature and culture could be used as basis of experience-based tourism products for the international market? What are the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations, means of travelling and special features of tourism in Finland? What is the structure of tourism business and what are the traveler streams arriving to and leaving from Finland? How do you work in an international team?

Opiskelumateriaali

All material will be provided by the lecturer and it is in Learn-platform. No live lectures or group work.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The student can proceed from tasks to task independently, there are no certain deadlines. All tasks has to be made by the ending date of the course.

What are the key concepts of domestic and international tourism in English? Which elements of Finnish nature and culture could be used as basis of experience tourism product for international market? What are the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations, ways of travelling and special features of tourism in Finland? What is the structure of tourism business and what are the traveler streams arriving and leaving Finland? How do you work in an international team?

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The themes of the course are connected to finnish working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Diffrent type of tests. To pass the tests 80% must be correct.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Students can b) look for information about Finland, Finnish tourism, main attraction areas, destinations, Finnish nature and culture and special features of tourism in Finland.

Qualifications

No prior studies required

Enrollment

01.01.2023 - 02.01.2023

Timing

04.03.2024 - 08.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

1 - 300

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
  • Avoin ammattikorkeakoulu, korkeakouludiplomi
Teachers
  • Sirpa Sahinjoki
Teacher in charge

Sirpa Sahinjoki

Objective

You are able to -use the central concepts of domestic and international tourism -understand text material related to tourism -search information about the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations and ways of travelling in Finland - analyze Finnish nature and culture as a basis of experience tourism product development for international market -describe the structure of tourism business and traveler streams arriving to and leaving from Finland -work in an international team in English

Content

What are the key concepts of domestic and international tourism in English? Which elements of Finnish nature and culture could be used as basis of experience-based tourism products for the international market? What are the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations, means of travelling and special features of tourism in Finland? What is the structure of tourism business and what are the traveler streams arriving to and leaving from Finland? How do you work in an international team?

Opiskelumateriaali

All material will be provided by the lecturer and it is in Learn-platform. No live lectures or group work.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The student can proceed from tasks to task independently, there are no certain deadlines. All tasks has to be made by the ending date of the course.

What are the key concepts of domestic and international tourism in English? Which elements of Finnish nature and culture could be used as basis of experience tourism product for international market? What are the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations, ways of travelling and special features of tourism in Finland? What is the structure of tourism business and what are the traveler streams arriving and leaving Finland? How do you work in an international team?

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The themes of the course are connected to finnish working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Diffrent type of tests. To pass the tests 80% must be correct.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours

Further information

This course is included in 'Diploma of higher education in tourism and service business management' by Xamk Pulse.
Xamk's degree students cannot enroll on Xamk Pulse's courses.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Students can b) look for information about Finland, Finnish tourism, main attraction areas, destinations, Finnish nature and culture and special features of tourism in Finland.

Qualifications

No prior studies required

Enrollment

01.01.2023 - 02.01.2023

Timing

01.05.2023 - 10.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences
  • Avoin ammattikorkeakoulu, korkeakouludiplomi
Teachers
  • Sirpa Sahinjoki
Teacher in charge

Sirpa Sahinjoki

Groups
  • AVKKDIPLTOURISM23
    Diploma of higher education in tourism and service business management

Objective

You are able to -use the central concepts of domestic and international tourism -understand text material related to tourism -search information about the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations and ways of travelling in Finland - analyze Finnish nature and culture as a basis of experience tourism product development for international market -describe the structure of tourism business and traveler streams arriving to and leaving from Finland -work in an international team in English

Content

What are the key concepts of domestic and international tourism in English? Which elements of Finnish nature and culture could be used as basis of experience-based tourism products for the international market? What are the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations, means of travelling and special features of tourism in Finland? What is the structure of tourism business and what are the traveler streams arriving to and leaving from Finland? How do you work in an international team?

Opiskelumateriaali

All material will be provided by the lecturer and it is in Learn-platform. No live lectures or group work.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The student can proceed from tasks to task independently, there are no certain deadlines. All tasks has to be made by the ending date of the course.

What are the key concepts of domestic and international tourism in English? Which elements of Finnish nature and culture could be used as basis of experience tourism product for international market? What are the pull factors, major tourist areas, destinations, ways of travelling and special features of tourism in Finland? What is the structure of tourism business and what are the traveler streams arriving and leaving Finland? How do you work in an international team?

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The themes of the course are connected to finnish working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Diffrent type of tests. To pass the tests 80% must be correct.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours

Further information

This course is included in 'Diploma of higher education in tourism and service business management' by Xamk Pulse.
Xamk's degree students cannot enroll on Xamk Pulse's courses.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Students can b) look for information about Finland, Finnish tourism, main attraction areas, destinations, Finnish nature and culture and special features of tourism in Finland.

Qualifications

No prior studies required