Wellbeing Tourism (independent online) (5 ECTS)

Code: C-02504-MMPG1700-3006

General information

Enrollment: 18.11.2024 - 07.02.2025; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 10.02.2025 - 17.04.2025; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus and online

Institution: JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Online-toteutus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 25

Course: C-02504-MMPG1700

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Location and time

Online-implementation

Materials

Global Wellness Tourism Economy Report. Global Wellness Institute. (latest e-report) Grénman, M. & Räikkönen, J. 2015. Well-being and wellness tourism – Same, same but different? Conceptual discussions and empirical evidence. Konu, H. 2010. Identifying potential wellbeing tourism segments in Finland. Tourism Review, 65, 2, 41-51. Smith, M. & Diekman, A. 2017. Tourism and wellbeing. Annals of Tourism Research, 66, 1–13. Tuohino, H., Björk, P. & Konu, H. 2011. Wellbeing Tourism in Finland: Finland as a competitive wellbeing tourism destination. University of Eastern Finland. (e-report) Tourism strategies

Employer connections

Possible case work provided by wellbeing tourism companies. Case examples from the field.

Exam schedules

No exam

International connections

Case examples and assignments with both national and global perspective.

Completion alternatives

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing. The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. Estimated workload: Online lectures and videos 30h Reading material 20h Assignments and information search 85h

Content scheduling

Assignments have a recommended schedule. Latest deadline for all assignments is at the end of the course. No webinars that require attendance at a given time.

Teaching methods

Online lectures/ video recordings Independent reading materials and information search Online discussions Versatile independent assignments (eg. quiz, written text, case studies)

Further information

The assignments are assessed based on the given criteria. The course also includes self-evaluation and peer feedback. The final assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria. CampusOnline: 20 Open UAS 5 Exchange students: 15

Evaluation scale

0-5