AUS1040

Holiday Business: an Introduction to the Tourism Industry (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Vicki Peel

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students successfully completing this unit will be able to: 1. Analyse critically aspects of sustainable tourism development and planning in a global context. 2. Identify the planning and policy making role of Governments, industry and communities in tourism development. 3. Recognise a range of tourism planning methodologies. 4. Enhance their report writing, research and oral presentation skills in preparation for a career in the industry.

Assessment: Field Exercise (1500 words ): 30% + Essay (2000 words): 35% + Examination (1 hour): 25% + Tutorial attendance and work requirements: 10%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week