27757 Ecotourism Planning and Management

6cp
Postgraduate

This subject addresses the range of management and planning issues appropriate to the operation of ecotourism in Australian society. It provides an understanding of key aspects of ecotourism projects and operations and explores principles and practices for commercial and public agencies that work but still include the underlying principles and ethics of ecotourism. It examines the management skills that are needed to establish a successful ecotourism project or operation and considers issues such as ethical marketing and community relationships. It also explores the context for management, planning and operation in this area such as conservation, protected area management and organisational relationships in the tourism industry.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, Kuring-gai campus
Spring semester, Kuring-gai campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $612.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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