Tourism risk management (5 cr)
Code: AV00DW57-3002
General information
Timing
15.03.2021 - 09.05.2021
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
0 - 300
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Natalia Kushcheva
Teacher in charge
Natalia Kushcheva
Groups
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AVKKDIPLTOURISM21KAvoin AMK, LT ja MRNY, tourism and business management
Objective
Where do you find information, models and guides about tourism risks and safety issues? What kind of risks and safety issues are involved in tourism? What are the duties and responsibilities of entrepreneurs and staff in tourism field? How do you perform a risk assessment? What kind of safety documents are required in hospitality business? How do you work responsibly and in compliance with safety norms?
Materials
This course is carried out in Learn digital environment.
This course contains online material, independent written assignments, online tests and final test. If you need to get individual counselling, you could get it online, or by meeting the teacher, pointing out the reason and the date by sending a message to the teacher.
Teaching methods
In this course we’ll review theoretical risk concepts and practical risk management applications to tourism industry.
The course aims at operating with a strategic multiple-exercise approach framework which has adequately flexibility to asses risk characteristics depending on the nature of the risk and other situational variables that influence the company’s range of choices.
Managers in hospitality and tourism bear the responsibility of operating legal, moral, and ethical businesses to reduce risk and liability. To be able to do this, prospective managers must familiarize themselves with relevant processes. By the end of this course, students will develop the skills to apply risk management principles to maintain legal, safe, efficient and sustainable hospitality and tourism operations.
Employer connections
Course assignments could be done on the material got from your working place.
Exam schedules
At the end of the course you will pass an online final test. Instructions you could find in Learn.
Student workload
This course is worth 5 cr. The studies are suitable for students who want to study in a flexible way – studies are carried out totally online.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
- What kind of risks and safety issues are involved in tourism?
- What are the duties and responsibilities of entrepreneurs and staff in tourism field?
- How do you perform a risk assessment?
- How do you work responsibly and in compliance with safety norms?