Course Title: Eco-tourism & Sustainable Hospitality Management

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Eco-tourism & Sustainable Hospitality Management

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM4567

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

830H School of Business and Management

Face-to-Face

 Viet2 2017,
Viet3 2017,
Viet2 2018,
Viet1 2019,
Viet1 2020,
Viet3 2020,
Viet2 2021,
Viet1 2022,
Viet3 2022

BUSM4642

RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus

Undergraduate

830H School of Business and Management

Face-to-Face

 Viet1 2020,
Viet1 2021,
Viet3 2021,
Viet2 2022,
Viet1 2023

Course Coordinator: Daisy Kanagasapapathy

Course Coordinator Phone: +84 3776 1300

Course Coordinator Email: daisy.kanagasapapathy@rmit.edu.vn

Course Coordinator Location: Saigon South Campus, Room 2.2.20

Course Coordinator Availability: Monday to Friday (by appointment only)


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

For this course, sustainability of the global travel and tourism industry is examined through the lenses of certifying organisations, local destinations, and multinational stakeholders. We will examine the economic, sociocultural and environmental effects of international tourism and hospitality establishments and understand the interconnectedness. The course is designed to help students understand the main principles and practices for sustainable tourism & hospitality development at the local, regional, national, and international level. You will be introduced to a series of tools to operate and manage tourism, hospitality services and destinations with sustainability. Case studies will be used to highlight examples of sustainability practices from around the world. International standards and indicators of sustainable tourism practices will also be introduced.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course is designed to meet Program Learning Outcomes 1. 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 as stated as follows.

  • PLO1 - Identify and analyse historical events and their effects on the development of the tourism and hospitality industry, as well as recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of key industry pioneers;
  • PLO2 - Critically evaluate issues and practices in tourism & hospitality businesses;
    PLO3 - Acquire the knowledge of the theory that informs the development of tourism & hospitality;
  • PLO6 - Demonstrate the ability to define, identify, and evaluate ethical business practices in the tourism & hospitality industry;
    PLO7 - Demonstrate the knowledge & skills underpinning the management of people within the global context of the tourism & hospitality industry;
    PLO8 - Communicate clearly and persuasively to negotiate, consult, and engage with clients, employees and their stakeholders; and
    PLO9 - Formulate innovative options & recommendations for sustainable business practices within the tourism & hospitality industry.


On completion of this course you should be able to:

  • CLO1 - Discuss concepts and tools of sustainable tourism operation and management;
  • CLO2 - Examine global tourism stakeholders and sustainable tourism organizations as base and support for sustainable tourism development;
  • CLO3 - Evaluate the role of key international initiatives, organizations and stakeholders as support of sustainable tourism development;
  • CLO4 - Identify and compare major international, national, regional and local labels, certification programs and different types of initiatives for business, attractions, cultural heritage, protected areas and tourism destinations in general;
  • CLO5 - Introduce the concepts of Environmental Management Systems and Sustainability Reporting as new processes that companies and organizations are now adopting; and
  • CLO6 - Evaluate international case studies that demonstrate progress in sustainable tourism issues worldwide.


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning activities will involve lectures and class discussions, case studies, group projects, and student presentations. Students will have the opportunity to participate in work integrated learning assessments and field visits aiming at enhancing their learning experiences associated with the course.


Overview of Learning Resources

As an enrolled student of RMIT University you will be provided with access via the internet to the RMIT Library databases and online facilities. If you require assistance with the RMIT library facilities the first person to contact is the Business Liaison Librarian for this school. Contact details for Business Liaison Librarians are located online on the RMIT library website.

Additional industry-based resources may be available to you depending on the nature of your placement.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks Weighting Linked Learning Outcomes 
 Assessment Task 1 50%  1, 2, 3
Assessment Task 2  50%  4, 5, 6