21634 Current Challenges in Tourism (Capstone)

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UTS: Business: Management
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level:

Undergraduate

Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10342 Bachelor of Management OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10040 Bachelor of Management Tourism OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10044 Bachelor of Management Tourism Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10048 Bachelor of Management Tourism and Hospitality OR 192 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10343 Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): MAJ08443 Tourism Management Major BBus OR 160 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10355 Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 192 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10432 Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 160 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10412 Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment

Description

This is the capstone subject for the Tourism major in Bachelor of Management. Its main aim is to encourage students to integrate their learning from other subjects within the degree and apply their acquired knowledge and skills to address issues associated with contemporary travel and tourism. The issues are presented mainly by the academic staff and/or industry practitioners, and students are required to undertake research in order to address the issues. Through this process, students gain the following skills and capabilities: project management and development; enquiry; critical thinking; data collection, analysis and interpretation; report writing; and team-work.

Students’ active engagement with research methods and outcomes in this subject helps them to become lifelong learners. The issue-based approach employed in the subject and the involvement of industry practitioners exposes students to professional practice.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1.	Apply appropriate theoretical approaches and professional/technical skills to understand tourism industry issues
2.	Synthesise existing evidence to inform the development of plans to address tourism industry issues
3.	Conduct research in teams to address tourism industry issues
4.	Present results, research findings and implications to inform industry stakeholders

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject also contributes specifically to the following program learning objectives:

Convey information clearly and fluently, in high-quality written form appropriate for their audience (3.1)
Use oral communication appropriately to convey information clearly and fluently (3.2)
Employ teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a team (3.3)
Apply technical and professional skills within specialised management practice (5.1)

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

This subject enables graduates to develop the capacity to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge they have acquired throughout the Bachelor of Management within the context of a selected project related to an existing tourism issue. Students are required to work both in teams and individually, applying their knowledge to the resolution of the issue. When working in teams, students are required to reflect on both the team process and output. In preparing the project report, students need to demonstrate professional-level competence.

This subject contributes to the development of the following graduate attributes:

Communication and interpersonal skills
Business practice oriented skills

Teaching and learning strategies

This subject involves a variety of teaching and learning activities, including lectures, tutorials, collaborative group work, student presentations, case studies and invited guest speakers.

Students are expected to read and reflect upon assigned weekly materials including pre-recorded lecture resources, videos and reading materials provided via UTS Learning Management System so that they are prepared to participate in class discussion and problem-solving exercises.

Tutorials are designed to offer active learning experiences, where students can work collaboratively on tasks including problem-based scenarios and case study analyses. There will be opportunities for collaborative discussions of key concepts and case studies, as well as sharing of knowledge and experience with peers.

In-class feedback on learning activities will be provided by the lecturer and/or tutors from week 2 onwards, allowing students the opportunity to gain early formative feedback.

Content (topics)

Understanding and critiquing contemporary issues in tourism
Addressing industry issues through project planning, development and management
Working in teams – theory, practice and reflection
Developing research skills - Implementing data collection tools and analysing data
Developing industry project proposal and report – structure and content
Communicating findings and developing recommendations to stakeholders

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Contingency Plan (Individual)

Objective(s):	This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1 and 2 This addresses program learning objectives(s): 3.1
Weight:	20%

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1 and 2

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

3.1

Weight:

20%

Assessment task 2: Presentation (Individual)

Objective(s):	This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1 and 2 This addresses program learning objectives(s): 3.2
Weight:	20%

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1 and 2

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

3.2

Weight:

20%

Assessment task 3: Final Project Report (30% Group) and Reflection (30% Individual)

Intent:	This assessment task consists of two parts: Part 1: Final project report (Group): 30% Part 2: Reflection (Individual): 30%
Objective(s):	This addresses subject learning objective(s): 3 and 4 This addresses program learning objectives(s): 3.3 and 5.1
Weight:	60%

Intent:

This assessment task consists of two parts:

Part 1: Final project report (Group): 30%

Part 2: Reflection (Individual): 30%

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

3 and 4

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

3.3 and 5.1

Weight:

60%

Minimum requirements

Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.

References

Beirman, D. 2003, Restoring tourism destinations in crisis: A strategic marketing approach, Allen & Unwin , Sydney.

Crouch, G.I. & Ritchie, J.R.B. 2012, Competitiveness and tourism, Edward Elgar, Cheltenham.

Fennel, D, & Cooper, C. 2020, Sustainable tourism: Principles, contexts and practices, Channel View, Clevedon.

Gössling, S & Hall, C.M. (eds) 2006, Tourism and global environmental change: Ecological, social, economic and political interrelationships , Routledge, London.

Henderson, J. 2007, Tourism crises causes, consequences & management, Elsevier, Amsterdam.

Lovelock, B. & Lovelock, K. 2013, The ethics of tourism: Critical and applied perspectives, Routledge, London.

Milano, C. Cheer, J.M, & Novelli, M. 2019, Overtourism: Excesses, discontents and measures in travel and tourism, Cabi, Oxfordshire.

Page. S. 2015, Tourism management. Routledge, Oxford.

Robertson, M. & Frew, E. 2008, Events and festivals: Current trends and issues, Routledge, London.

Seba, J. 2011, Tourism and hospitality: Issues and developments, Apple Academics Press Inc., Oakville

Singh, T.J. 2012, Critical debates in tourism. Channel View, Clevedon.

Veal, A.J. 2011, Research methods for leisure & tourism, Prentice Hall, Essex.

Yeoman, I. 2012, 2050-Tomorrow’s Tourism, Channel View, Clevedon.

Journals:

Annals of Leisure Research

Annals of Tourism Research

Journal of Leisure Research

Journal of Travel Research

Tourism Management

Tourism Review

Journal of Tourism Geographies

Journal of Vacation Marketing

Journal of Tourism & Recreation Research

International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research

Other resources

Students are encouraged to also read tourism industry media. Free subscriptions can be obtained for the following recommended e-publications:

The Conversation
e Turbo News
Travel Mole
Travelmallnews
E Global Travel Media
Travel Today and Travel Weekly