Business

BMA207

2012  BMA207  Sustainable Tourism

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BMA207 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 H On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Sustainable tourism is fast becoming one of the most important elements of planning in a variety of industry sectors. Tourism is no exception.
This unit investigates the practical application of sustainable tourism by examining tourism businesses in Tasmania. It also covers the historical development of the general concept of sustainability, in particular in tourism, its relevance for eco-tourism and nature-based tourism, management strategies to achieve sustainable tourism, quality and accreditation schemes and the future of sustainable tourism.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Continuous assessment and/or exam as approved by the Head of School.

TEACHING PATTERN: Delivered over 13 weeks and may include lectures, tutorials, workshops or online activities. This unit may involve a field trip.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource dependent teaching & learning - H
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
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REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

BMA104and BMA105 for students enrolled in the BTourism or completion of first year for non BTourism students

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Dr A Hardy

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