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Principles of Responsible Tourism (4 cr)

Code: PR10001-3002

General information


Enrollment
01.10.2025 - 31.10.2025
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Timing
07.01.2026 - 31.05.2026
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Restonomikoulutus (PR)
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
Complementary Studies
Degree Programme in Tourism and Service Business
Teachers
Tarja Kupiainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Kupiainen
Groups
PRAS23
Hospitality Management (BA), Tourism and Catering, blended learning, Fall, 2023
TOP25_26
Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026
Course
PR10001

Evaluation scale

H-5

Location and time

Spring 1

Materials

The material demonstrated in the course is available on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Content :
Sustainability and Responsibility in Tourism
Regenerative Tourism
UN Sustainable Development Goals & National Indicators for Sustainable Tourism
Impacts of Tourism
Ethics and Social Dimensions of Tourism

Objectives:
You will
* be aware of the principles of sustainable growth and understands their significance for future development in the tourism industry
* understand the importance of the principle of responsibility in tourism
* understand the importance of cultural sensitivity in the tourism industry
* be able to look for more information about the trends of responsible tourism

Pedagogical arrangements:
Online lessons
Online materials for self-studying
Virtual assignments
Working independently and in groups

Completion alternatives

The recognition of prior learning is agreed with the teacher in charge.

Student workload

Lectures 8 hours
Independent study and familiarization with materials 100 hours

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