MGW1501

Tourism principles and practice (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Dr Warwick Frost (Chief Examiner)

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Perth Second semester 2003 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Berwick First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Perth Second semester 2004 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit provides an introduction to tourism studies. The main areas covered include the key components of the tourism industry, the importance and function of tourist attractions, motivations and types of tourists and the social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism.

Assessment: Two assignments (2000 words each): 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours class contact

Prohibitions: MGB1501, MGG1501, MGW2501