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Degree Programme in Tourism

Degree:
Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Degree title:
Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Credits:
210 ects

Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2025
Code
(RA81M25K)

Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2025
Code
(RA81M25KL)
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2024
Code
(RA81M24K)
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (online studies) Rovaniemi, Spring 2023
Code
(RA81M23K)
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (online studies) Rovaniemi, Spring 2022
Code
(RA81M22K)
Enrollment

31.08.2024 - 10.12.2024

Timing

30.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

6 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

6 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 140

Degree programmes
  • Tourism
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Outi Kähkönen
Responsible person

Outi Kähkönen

Objective

Competence objectives of the study course by module (1-6)

Local cultures and traditions:
• know and identify different local cultures and traditions and be able to design measures to protect them in a tourism context
• know how to apply participatory tools in tourism product development
• understand the importance of interaction and care between humans and other species for the sustainability of tourism
• understand what cultural appropriation is and how to prevent it.

Sustainability communication:
• identify the elements of sustainability communication as part of external and internal communication
• be able to design sustainability awareness communication
• understand what responsible content production is and be able to implement it in a goal-oriented way
• take into account regional and local characteristics in communication.

Partnership and stakeholders:
• understand the role of local stakeholders and other business sectors as partners
• be able to critically evaluate and conceptualise travel chains that support responsible logistics and sustainability
• be able to develop tourism operations sustainably with different stakeholders.

Accessibility and diversity
• be able to design physically, communicatively, attitudinally and digitally accessible tourism
• identify different customer groups, understand the importance of catering for all types of tourists and be able to implement diversity-sensitive customer profiling
• identify the factors affecting the reduction of inequalities and non-discrimination in tourism
• Understand and apply local diversity and inclusion in tourism.

Product development
• be able to consider year-round tourism and local culture as part of product development
• understand how to produce resource-wise services and products, and
• understand the importance of futures thinking in product development.

Assessment of societal impacts
• to be able to assess the implementation of tourism sustainability in local, regional and national policy-making
•  to identify indicators of sustainability and critically evaluate tourism monitoring and assessment methods 
• to understand the role of tourism in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and
identify actors and factors affecting biodiversity conservation in the context of tourism

Content

Content:
Local cultures and traditions
Sustainability communication
Partnerships and stakeholders
Accessibility and diversity
Product development
Assessment of societal impacts

You can choose from these modules according to your interests or needs.

Location and time

Nonstop

Teaching methods

The Advanced Sustainable Tourism e-learning course is organised in OpenMoodle. The course consists of six modules, each worth 1 credit point. The modules have different topics of sustainable tourism. You can choose as many modules as you like, depending on your interests or needs.

The modules include
* theory lessons with activating questions,
* tasks that are strongly linked to working life
* a final exam.

The student completes the modules at their own pace. The teacher can be easily contacted in case of questions.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Completing the study materials
80% of the points are required for passing the exam.

Further information

If you are a student of Lapland UAS restonomi studies, you may have completed three of these modules in the study unit "Kestävän matkailun suunnittelu". In English the modules are called Accessibility and Diversity, Partnership and Stakeholders, and Assessment of Societal Impacts. Thus, you are welcome to take the three remaining modules (Local Cultures and Traditions, Product Development, and Sustainability Communication) but you cannot receive credits for the other modules.


https://lapinamk.fi/en/studies/open-uas/

https://lapinamk.fi/en/studies/open-uas/frequently-asked-questions-about-open-uas/

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

In each module, the student completes lessons and tasks, such as discussion forum posts.
After completing them, the student receives access to the final exam. 80% of the points are required for passing the exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

In each module, the student completes lessons and tasks, such as discussion forum posts.
After completing them, the student receives access to the final exam. 80% of the points are required for passing the exam.

Further information

It is possible for the student to complete 1-6 credit units according to their own needs.

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 14.11.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Credits

6 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

6 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Tourism
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Outi Kähkönen
Responsible person

Outi Kähkönen

Objective

Competence objectives of the study course by module (1-6)

Local cultures and traditions:
• know and identify different local cultures and traditions and be able to design measures to protect them in a tourism context
• know how to apply participatory tools in tourism product development
• understand the importance of interaction and care between humans and other species for the sustainability of tourism
• understand what cultural appropriation is and how to prevent it.

Sustainability communication:
• identify the elements of sustainability communication as part of external and internal communication
• be able to design sustainability awareness communication
• understand what responsible content production is and be able to implement it in a goal-oriented way
• take into account regional and local characteristics in communication.

Partnership and stakeholders:
• understand the role of local stakeholders and other business sectors as partners
• be able to critically evaluate and conceptualise travel chains that support responsible logistics and sustainability
• be able to develop tourism operations sustainably with different stakeholders.

Accessibility and diversity
• be able to design physically, communicatively, attitudinally and digitally accessible tourism
• identify different customer groups, understand the importance of catering for all types of tourists and be able to implement diversity-sensitive customer profiling
• identify the factors affecting the reduction of inequalities and non-discrimination in tourism
• Understand and apply local diversity and inclusion in tourism.

Product development
• be able to consider year-round tourism and local culture as part of product development
• understand how to produce resource-wise services and products, and
• understand the importance of futures thinking in product development.

Assessment of societal impacts
• to be able to assess the implementation of tourism sustainability in local, regional and national policy-making
•  to identify indicators of sustainability and critically evaluate tourism monitoring and assessment methods 
• to understand the role of tourism in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and
identify actors and factors affecting biodiversity conservation in the context of tourism

Content

Content:
Local cultures and traditions
Sustainability communication
Partnerships and stakeholders
Accessibility and diversity
Product development
Assessment of societal impacts

You can choose from these modules according to your interests or needs.

Location and time

Nonstop

Materials

Available on OpenMoodle

Teaching methods

: The Advanced Sustainable Tourism e-learning course is organised in OpenMoodle. The course consists of six modules, each worth 1 credit point. The modules have different topics of sustainable tourism. You can choose as many modules as you like, depending on your interests or needs.

The modules include
* theory lessons with activating questions,
* tasks that are strongly linked to working life
* a final exam.

The student completes the modules at their own pace. The teacher can be easily contacted in case of questions.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Completing the study materials
80% of the points are required for passing the exam.

Further information

If you are a student of Lapland UAS restonomi studies, you may have completed three of these modules in the study unit "Kestävän matkailun suunnittelu". In English the modules are called Accessibility and Diversity, Partnership and Stakeholders, and Assessment of Societal Impacts. Thus, you are welcome to take the three remaining modules (Local Cultures and Traditions, Product Development, and Sustainability Communication) but you cannot receive credits for the other modules.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

In each module, the student completes lessons and tasks, such as discussion forum posts.
After completing them, the student receives access to the final exam. 80% of the points are required for passing the exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

In each module, the student completes lessons and tasks, such as discussion forum posts.
After completing them, the student receives access to the final exam. 80% of the points are required for passing the exam.

Further information

It is possible for the student to complete 1-6 credit units according to their own needs.

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Heidi Kaihua
Responsible person

Heidi Kaihua

Objective

The Arctic Guide training provides you with information concerning the special features and significance of the travel industry in Lapland. It will provide you with skills for performing, leading groups and working responsibly in nature – in an Arctic operating environment.

You don't have to register in Peppi to the course. You just go to the course platform, you register there and pay a fee of 19.90Eur. You can study when it suits for you.

Content

- Tourism Industry in Lapland
- Responsibility within the Program Services Industry
- Cold Protection
- Group Leading
- Snowmobiling

Location and time

You can study when it suits for you. You can complete the modules from anywhere in the world, as long as you have a working Internet connection. After completing the course you will receive a digital badge. Send badge to Heidi by email heidi.kaihua@lapinamk.fi

Materials

Learning materials https://www.arcticguide.fi/

Teaching methods

The Arctic Guide training provides you with information concerning the special features and significance of the travel industry in Lapland. It will provide you with skills for performing, leading groups and working responsibly in nature – in an Arctic operating environment.

You don't have to register in Peppi to the course. You just go to the course platform, you register there and pay a fee of 19.90 Eur. You can study when it suits for you.

www.arcticguide.fi

Further information

Ask more information from Heidi Kaihua.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved / Failed

Further information

To get more information contact Senior Lecturer Heidi Kaihua

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 20.10.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 05.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Jenny Kilpeläinen
  • Mirva Tapaninen
  • Päivi Hanni-Vaara
Responsible person

Jenny Kilpeläinen

Student groups
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- apply the principles and tools of the customer experience management and digital marketing in practical development work
- plan, implement and evaluate the project in co-creation with the multicultural team and working life

The aim of the course is also to develop student's project and business communication skills.

Content

- Implementing and applying the principles, concepts and tools of the customer experience management
- Implementung and applying the principles, concepts and tools of digital marketing
- Multicultural project work, project communication and business communication

Location and time

Zoom

Teaching methods

Coaching sessions and workshops
Project work with a commissioner

Employer connections

Project work

Exam schedules

No exam

Content scheduling

Weeks 43-49

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 23.03.2025

Timing

24.03.2025 - 09.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Jenny Kilpeläinen
  • Päivi Hanni-Vaara
Responsible person

Päivi Hanni-Vaara

Student groups
  • RA81M23S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2023

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- apply the principles and tools of the customer experience management and digital marketing in practical development work
- plan, implement and evaluate the project in co-creation with the multicultural team and working life

The aim of the course is also to develop student's project and business communication skills.

Content

- Implementing and applying the principles, concepts and tools of the customer experience management
- Implementung and applying the principles, concepts and tools of digital marketing
- Multicultural project work, project communication and business communication

Location and time

In Moodle and Zoom.

Materials

The use of the CEMiT study material is utilised with theme-based literature. Material is delivered during the study. 

Teaching methods

A group project of a theme-based applied research which is coached for the project and the content of the output.

Employer connections

The study is integrated with the "The support of AI in the tourism marketing and sales" -project.

Exam schedules

Ei tenttiä, vaan projektin arviointi.

International connections

International articles and research related to the theme.

Completion alternatives

An alternative way to perform the project is to conduct it independently. Precise information is delivered at the beginning of the study.

Content scheduling

Themes of the study:
1. Kick-off of the study,
2. The code of contact,
3. Presentations of the pre-evaluation criteria,
4. Presentations of the finalised evaluation criteria,
5. Presenting the pre-ideas of data collection,
6. Presenting the phase of data collection,
7. Presentation of the pre-analysis of the data,
8. Presentation of the data analysis and conclusions,
9. Dress rehearsal of the final presentation,
10. The final presentations.

Further information

The student must have digital marketing skills when entering this study unit project. This means the student has finalised as approved the Customer Experience Management in Tourism (CEMiT) 10 ECTS study or similar.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the evaluation criteria of the study.

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 08.11.2024

Credits

10 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

10 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Jenny Kilpeläinen
  • Outi Kähkönen
Responsible person

Outi Kähkönen

Student groups
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023
  • YMATaine

Objective

The student familiarizes him-/herself with the concept of customer experience management. He/she is familiar with the service-dominant logic marketing approach based on co-creation of customer value. He/she knows the main principles of integrated marketing communication. The student recognizes the significance of profitable and effective marketing and sales in the international tourism business within glocal networks. He/she applies the latest market trends and contemporary consumer behavior patterns in marketing and selling tourism services. The student recognizes the significance of digital operating environment. In addition, he/she familiarizes him-/herself with the internet-based marketing, sales and distribution. He/she applies some ICT-solutions in practice.

After completion of the course the student is able to
- recognise the basic concepts and theories of customer experience management
- describe the digital operating environment of marketing, distribution and sales in tourism
- analyze, plan and adapt contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations for different target groups
- utilize marketing, distribution and sales ICT tools in practice
- create content marketing, communicate and interact with customers online and offline
- recognise the latest technological trends of marketing, distribution and sales
- analyze and utilize tourism data, latest trends and consumer patterns for tourism business development
- apply the principles of responsible tourism business.

Content

- The service-dominant logic marketing approach
- Customer experience management as part of successful tourism business concept (customer path, customer experience and relationship management CRM)
- Significance and potential of the digital operating environment and ICT tools (search engine optimization, advertising, marketing, social media most common applications, technologies to analyze consumer behavior) in tourism business
- Digital marketing, sales and distribution processes as part of tourism business operations and brand (content marketing, storytelling)

Location and time

On Moodle and Zoom

Materials

On Moodle

Teaching methods

Weekly lessons published on Moodle including recorded lectures, interactive exercises and workshops. The student studies the lessons independently. There are weekly meetings with the teachers for questions.
Workshops: blogging and SEO, social media and AI, surveys, email marketing, CRM
Reaction paper assignment

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/#3761

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0): The student is not able to recognize the basic concepts of customer experience management. He/she is not able to recognize nor use contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations for different target groups. He/she is not able to create content marketing. The student is not able to describe the basic concepts of networking. He/she is not able to recognize the possibilities of digital operating environment. In addition, he/she is not able to utilize marketing and sales channels nor use ICT tools.

Poor (1): The student is able to recognize some concepts of customer experience management. He/she is able to use contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations for different target groups. He/she is able to create some basics of content marketing. The student is able to describe some concepts of networking. He/she is able to recognize some basics of digital operating environment. In addition, he/she is able to utilize marketing and sales channels by using some ICT tools.

Satisfactory (2): The student is able to describe some concepts of customer experience management. He/she is able to plan and use contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations for different target groups. He/she is able to create some basics of content marketing. The student is able to describe the basic concepts of networking. He/she is able to recognize the basics of digital operating environment. In addition, he/she is able to utilize marketing and sales channels by using some ICT tools.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): The student is able to describe the concepts of customer experience management. He/she is able to plan and adapt contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations for different target groups. He/she is able to create content marketing. The student is able to describe the concepts of networking. He/she is able to analyze the digital operating environment. In addition, he/she is able to utilize marketing and sales channels by using ICT tools.

Very good (4): The student is able to describe the concepts of customer experience management. He/she is able to plan and adapt contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations very well for different target groups. He/she is able to create and design content marketing. The student is able to analyze and describe the concepts of networking. He/she is able to analyze and describe the digital operating environment. In addition, he/she is able to utilize multidimensional marketing and sales channels by using different ICT tools.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student is able to analyze the concepts of customer experience management. He/she is able to plan and adapt contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations excellently for different target groups. He/she is able to create and design content marketing creatively. The student is able to analyze and redesign the concepts of networking. He/she is able to analyze and develop digital operations in digital environment. In addition, he/she is able to create and innovate marketing and sales in various channels by using different ICT tools creatively.

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on the weekly lessons, workshops, reaction paper and final exam, which all accumulate points for the final grade. At least 4 of the 6 workshops need to be completed.

Further information

The study unit is integrated with study unit Collaborative Customer Experience and Digital Marketing 5 ects.

The course is organised by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, but can also be selected by tourism studies students at the University of Lapland as cross-institutional studies. Student credit transfers and legal matters are determined in accordance with the regulations of the Lapland University of Applied Sciences. Registration instructions for cross-study can be found in the additional information on the implementation of each academic year.

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 10.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 16.03.2025

Credits

10 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

10 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Outi Kähkönen
  • Jenny Kilpeläinen
Responsible person

Outi Kähkönen

Student groups
  • RA81M23S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2023

Objective

The student familiarizes him-/herself with the concept of customer experience management. He/she is familiar with the service-dominant logic marketing approach based on co-creation of customer value. He/she knows the main principles of integrated marketing communication. The student recognizes the significance of profitable and effective marketing and sales in the international tourism business within glocal networks. He/she applies the latest market trends and contemporary consumer behavior patterns in marketing and selling tourism services. The student recognizes the significance of digital operating environment. In addition, he/she familiarizes him-/herself with the internet-based marketing, sales and distribution. He/she applies some ICT-solutions in practice.

After completion of the course the student is able to
- recognise the basic concepts and theories of customer experience management
- describe the digital operating environment of marketing, distribution and sales in tourism
- analyze, plan and adapt contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations for different target groups
- utilize marketing, distribution and sales ICT tools in practice
- create content marketing, communicate and interact with customers online and offline
- recognise the latest technological trends of marketing, distribution and sales
- analyze and utilize tourism data, latest trends and consumer patterns for tourism business development
- apply the principles of responsible tourism business.

Content

- The service-dominant logic marketing approach
- Customer experience management as part of successful tourism business concept (customer path, customer experience and relationship management CRM)
- Significance and potential of the digital operating environment and ICT tools (search engine optimization, advertising, marketing, social media most common applications, technologies to analyze consumer behavior) in tourism business
- Digital marketing, sales and distribution processes as part of tourism business operations and brand (content marketing, storytelling)

Teaching methods

Weekly lessons published on Moodle including recorded lectures, interactive exercises and workshops. The student studies the lessons independently. There are weekly meetings with the teachers for questions.
Workshops: blogging and SEO, social media and AI, surveys, email marketing, CRM
Reaction paper assignment

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku#4556

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0): The student is not able to recognize the basic concepts of customer experience management. He/she is not able to recognize nor use contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations for different target groups. He/she is not able to create content marketing. The student is not able to describe the basic concepts of networking. He/she is not able to recognize the possibilities of digital operating environment. In addition, he/she is not able to utilize marketing and sales channels nor use ICT tools.

Poor (1): The student is able to recognize some concepts of customer experience management. He/she is able to use contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations for different target groups. He/she is able to create some basics of content marketing. The student is able to describe some concepts of networking. He/she is able to recognize some basics of digital operating environment. In addition, he/she is able to utilize marketing and sales channels by using some ICT tools.

Satisfactory (2): The student is able to describe some concepts of customer experience management. He/she is able to plan and use contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations for different target groups. He/she is able to create some basics of content marketing. The student is able to describe the basic concepts of networking. He/she is able to recognize the basics of digital operating environment. In addition, he/she is able to utilize marketing and sales channels by using some ICT tools.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): The student is able to describe the concepts of customer experience management. He/she is able to plan and adapt contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations for different target groups. He/she is able to create content marketing. The student is able to describe the concepts of networking. He/she is able to analyze the digital operating environment. In addition, he/she is able to utilize marketing and sales channels by using ICT tools.

Very good (4): The student is able to describe the concepts of customer experience management. He/she is able to plan and adapt contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations very well for different target groups. He/she is able to create and design content marketing. The student is able to analyze and describe the concepts of networking. He/she is able to analyze and describe the digital operating environment. In addition, he/she is able to utilize multidimensional marketing and sales channels by using different ICT tools.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student is able to analyze the concepts of customer experience management. He/she is able to plan and adapt contemporary tourism marketing and selling operations excellently for different target groups. He/she is able to create and design content marketing creatively. The student is able to analyze and redesign the concepts of networking. He/she is able to analyze and develop digital operations in digital environment. In addition, he/she is able to create and innovate marketing and sales in various channels by using different ICT tools creatively.

Further information

The study unit is integrated with study unit Collaborative Customer Experience and Digital Marketing 5 ects.

The course is organised by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, but can also be selected by tourism studies students at the University of Lapland as cross-institutional studies. Student credit transfers and legal matters are determined in accordance with the regulations of the Lapland University of Applied Sciences. Registration instructions for cross-study can be found in the additional information on the implementation of each academic year.

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 07.09.2024

Timing

07.09.2024 - 18.11.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Teija Tekoniemi-Selkälä
Responsible person

Teija Tekoniemi-Selkälä

Student groups
  • RA81M22S

Objective

Globalisation of the tourism industry increases the complexity of managing tourism destinations. Destination competitiveness is based on destination management that emphasises sustainable planning and development. Students understand the strategic concepts of destination environments and the significance of a multi-stakeholder perspective. Future-oriented adaptations, scenarios and best practise case studies of tourism destinations give students a holistic view of the success factors and challenges of destination management.

After completion of the course the student is able to
- describe and explain the concepts discussed in the destination management and marketing literature
- critically evaluate the multiple forms of understanding and conceptualizing destinations
- distinguish the success factors and challenges of tourism destination
- critically analyse the principles for promoting the competitiveness and sustainability of tourism destinations
- evaluate the role of strategy in developing and managing destinations
- form a holistic view of the competitive destination management.

Content

- Destination and Destination Management and Marketing Organisations
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Multi-stakeholder processes
- Destination development and competitiveness: success factors and challenges
- Destination Branding and Destination Marketing
- Destination experiences
- Digitalisation in destinations
- Destination management strategies incl. safety and risk management
- Foresight in destinations
- International case studies

Location and time

As it is online study unit, it can be studied anywhere.

Materials

The required learning material is introduced separately in each section. However, the student may utilise for example the additional materials: 



WTO (2007). A Practical Guide to Tourism Destination Management.



Wang, Y., Pizam, A. & Breiter, D. (2011). Destination Marketing and Management: Theories and Applications. CAB International.

Teaching methods

This online study unit on destination management is divided into 5 sections, each covering a combination of topics related to destination management.

All of the learning materials in each section are either pre-recorded lectures, and/or academic journal articles and/or other learning materials that include case studies from the tourism sector.

Assignments incl. quick quizzes and other small-scale assignments are integrated into the versatile learning materials in each section.

The student can continue on in the study unit by finishing the five sections in the predetermined order.

There are no separate eExams at the end of the study unit. However, the student is required to complete a self-evaluation of one´s own learning process after completing the five sections included in the study unit.

Employer connections

Recorded lectures from visiting lecturers from the tourism industry

Exam schedules

Assignments incl. quick quizzes and essays are integrated into the versatile learning materials in each section of the study unit.

The student can continue on in the study unit by finishing the five sections in the predetermined order within the given study period.

International connections

The learning material includes also international visiting lecturers whose lectures have been pre-recorded.

Content scheduling

The study unit is divided into five sections each covering a combination of topics related to destination management.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0):
Student has failed to perform the required learning activities in the end of the study unit according to instructions.

Satisfactory (1-2):
Student has a satisfactory command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, but shows very little analytical, reflective and critical approach in them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4):
Student has a good command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows somewhat analytical, reflective and critical approach in most of them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5):
Student has an excellent command of developing destination management related core knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in all of them.

Assessment methods and criteria

The student´s learning process in the study unit consists of recorded lectures and related quick quizzes and a written essay in each five sections and lastly a self-evaluation of one´s own learning process.

The student studies the contents of the five sections individually in the predetermined order within the given study period.

Quick quizzes in each five sections are assessed by using a scale of Pass or Fail. The small-scale essays in sections 1 to 4 are commented by two peer students and assessed by the teacher by using a scale of (0) 1 to 5, and each of them contributes 10% to the overall grade of the study unit. The last section 5 consists of a longer analytical essay, which is assessed only by the teacher by using a scale of (0) 1 to 5 and which contributes 60 % to the overall grade of the study unit.

After completing studying the contents of the five sections, the student is required to write a self-evaluation of one´s own learning process. This final assignment is assessed by using a scale of Pass or Fail.

The responsible use of AI and references is taken into account in assessing the small-scale essays as well as the final paper. The weighting factor of the responsible use of AI and references varies 20 - 33% of the grade. Turnitin plagiarism programme is used in all written assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Fail (0):
Student has failed to perform quick quizzes and other small-scale assignments in each five sections and has not performed the self-evaluation in the end of the study unit according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1-2):
Student has a satisfactory command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, but shows very little analytical, reflective and critical approach in them.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3-4):
Student has a good command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows somewhat analytical, reflective and critical approach in most of them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5):
Student has an excellent command of developing destination management related core knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in all of them.

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 06.04.2025

Timing

07.04.2025 - 31.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Teija Tekoniemi-Selkälä
Responsible person

Teija Tekoniemi-Selkälä

Student groups
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023

Objective

Globalisation of the tourism industry increases the complexity of managing tourism destinations. Destination competitiveness is based on destination management that emphasises sustainable planning and development. Students understand the strategic concepts of destination environments and the significance of a multi-stakeholder perspective. Future-oriented adaptations, scenarios and best practise case studies of tourism destinations give students a holistic view of the success factors and challenges of destination management.

After completion of the course the student is able to
- describe and explain the concepts discussed in the destination management and marketing literature
- critically evaluate the multiple forms of understanding and conceptualizing destinations
- distinguish the success factors and challenges of tourism destination
- critically analyse the principles for promoting the competitiveness and sustainability of tourism destinations
- evaluate the role of strategy in developing and managing destinations
- form a holistic view of the competitive destination management.

Content

- Destination and Destination Management and Marketing Organisations
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Multi-stakeholder processes
- Destination development and competitiveness: success factors and challenges
- Destination Branding and Destination Marketing
- Destination experiences
- Digitalisation in destinations
- Destination management strategies incl. safety and risk management
- Foresight in destinations
- International case studies

Location and time

As it is online study unit, it can be studied anywhere.

Materials

The required learning material is introduced separately in each section. However, the student may utilise for example the additional materials: 



WTO (2007). A Practical Guide to Tourism Destination Management.



Wang, Y., Pizam, A. & Breiter, D. (2011). Destination Marketing and Management: Theories and Applications. CAB International.

Teaching methods

This online study unit on destination management is divided into 5 sections, each covering a combination of topics related to destination management.

All of the learning materials in each section are either pre-recorded lectures, and/or academic journal articles and/or other learning materials that include case studies from the tourism sector.

Assignments incl. quick quizzes and other small-scale assignments are integrated into the versatile learning materials in each section.

The student can continue on in the study unit by finishing the five sections in the predetermined order.

There are no separate eExams at the end of the study unit. However, the student is required to complete a self-evaluation of one´s own learning process after completing the five sections included in the study unit.

Employer connections

Recorded lectures from visiting lecturers from the tourism industry

Exam schedules

Assignments incl. quick quizzes and essays are integrated into the versatile learning materials in each section of the study unit.

The student can continue on in the study unit by finishing the five sections in the predetermined order within the given study period.

International connections

The learning material includes also international visiting lecturers whose lectures have been pre-recorded.

Content scheduling

The study unit is divided into five sections each covering a combination of topics related to destination management.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0):
Student has failed to perform the required learning activities in the end of the study unit according to instructions.

Satisfactory (1-2):
Student has a satisfactory command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, but shows very little analytical, reflective and critical approach in them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4):
Student has a good command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows somewhat analytical, reflective and critical approach in most of them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5):
Student has an excellent command of developing destination management related core knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in all of them.

Assessment methods and criteria

The student´s learning process in the study unit consists of recorded lectures and related quick quizzes and a written essay in each five sections and lastly a self-evaluation of one´s own learning process.

The student studies the contents of the five sections individually in the predetermined order within the given study period.

Quick quizzes in each five sections are assessed by using a scale of Pass or Fail. The small-scale essays in sections 1 to 4 are commented by two peer students and assessed by the teacher by using a scale of (0) 1 to 5, and each of them contributes 10% to the overall grade of the study unit. The last section 5 consists of a longer analytical essay, which is assessed only by the teacher by using a scale of (0) 1 to 5 and which contributes 60 % to the overall grade of the study unit.

After completing studying the contents of the five sections, the student is required to write a self-evaluation of one´s own learning process. This final assignment is assessed by using a scale of Pass or Fail.

The responsible use of AI and references is taken into account in assessing the small-scale essays as well as the final paper. The weighting factor of the responsible use of AI and references varies 20 - 33% of the grade. Turnitin plagiarism programme is used in all written assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Fail (0):
Student has failed to perform quick quizzes and other small-scale assignments in each five sections and has not performed the self-evaluation in the end of the study unit according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1-2):
Student has a satisfactory command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, but shows very little analytical, reflective and critical approach in them.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3-4):
Student has a good command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows somewhat analytical, reflective and critical approach in most of them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5):
Student has an excellent command of developing destination management related core knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in all of them.

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 12.03.2025

Timing

19.03.2025 - 18.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Eeva Helameri
  • Milla Hirvaskari
Responsible person

Milla Hirvaskari

Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the different stages of planning an EU-funded project and the tools used in planning. After the course:
• You know the phases of project planning
• You know how to utilize the tools used in project planning
• You know the funding portals to which project applications are submitted
• You know how to engage actors in project planning as part of goal-oriented project planning
• You understand how networks work and in what ways partnerships can be built
• You understand the principles of project budgeting
• You know how to prepare a communication and dissemination plan for a project
• You know how to produce a project plan in your own field

Competences: proactive development, operating in a workplace, internationality and multiculturalism

Content

Phases and tools for planning EU projects, such as problem tree/solution tree, strategy analysis, stakeholder analysis, feasibility analysis, logical framework, scheduling, risk analysis, work packages
Funding portals such as Eura2021, Funding & Tenders Portal
Networks and partnerships
Project budgeting
Project communication and dissemination plan
Producing a project plan in your field

Location and time

Lectures/workshops are usually held in the daytime. The dates of the lectures/workshops will be announced in Moodle.

Materials

EU Project Planning and Management Handbook, Eeva Helameri, Anzelika Krastina ja Eija Raasakka. Relevant articles, videos and other learning material are given in Moodle.

Teaching methods

The study unit is delivered virtually and includes independent and group work. The course includes reading and study material, exercises, recorded lectures, workshops and tutorials. Virtual learning environments Moodle, Zoom and Teams.

Employer connections

You apply what you have learned to your own field. Materials from representatives of working life in Moodle materials.

International connections

The course can be completed in both English and Finnish. The course uses both Finnish and English material. International students can also participate in the course.

Completion alternatives

Identification and recognition of acquired Competence
The recognition of competence refers to the higher education institution's measures and practices by which the competence you have identified and presented is made visible, documented and assessed. The higher education institution confirms your competence, and it is made part of your studies.
Demonstration of the competence will be agreed with the teachers in the beginning of the course.

Further information

he study unit can be taken at different stages of your studies. The course is part of a 15ECTS module.

- Introduction to EU-funded development and research projects 5 ECTS
- EU project planning and tools 5 ECTS
- Implementation and management of EU projects 5 ECTS

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku#3477

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0) The student does not demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the phases of project planning and the use of planning tools. The student does not demonstrate knowledge of project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student does not know how to describe the networks and principles for building partnerships in his own field. The student does not know how to create a project plan suitable for EU programs and strategies.

Poor (1) The student demonstrates a slight understanding and knowledge of the stages of project planning and the use of planning tools. The student shows slight knowledge of project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student can describe a little the networks and principles for building partnerships in their own field. The student knows how to create a project plan that is slightly applicable to EU programs and strategies.

Satisfactory (2) The student shows a superficial understanding and knowledge of the stages of project planning and the use of planning tools. The student demonstrates superficial knowledge of project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student can superficially describe networks and principles for building partnerships in their own field. The student knows how to create a project plan that is somewhat applicable to EU programs and strategies.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3) The student demonstrates understanding and knowledge of project planning phases and the use of tools. The student demonstrates competence in project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student can comprehensively describe the networks and principles for building partnerships in their field. The student knows how to create a project plan that is fairly well suited to EU programs and strategies.

Very good (4) The student shows a wide-ranging understanding and knowledge of the stages of project planning and the use of planning tools. The student demonstrates extensive knowledge of project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student can comprehensively describe and analyze the networks and principles for building partnerships in their own field. The student knows how to draw up a project plan suitable for EU programs and strategies in a versatile and well-founded manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5) The student demonstrates a deep understanding and knowledge of the stages of project planning and the use of planning tools. The student demonstrates in-depth knowledge of project budgeting and creating a communication plan. The student knows how to describe and analyze in depth the networks and principles for building partnerships in their own field. The student knows how to create a project plan suitable for EU programs and strategies in a versatile, well-founded, and development-oriented way.

Assessment methods and criteria

All assignments must be completed in accordance with the evaluation criteria given during the study unit. Assessment K5 - T1, Fail / to be supplemented

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 30.10.2024

Timing

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Eeva Helameri
Responsible person

Eeva Helameri

Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the implementation and management of an EU-funded project. After the course:
• You understand the phases of project implementation
• You know the two areas of project management: leadership and management
• You know the principles of teamwork, also in multicultural teams
• You know how to utilize the tools used in project implementation
• You know the roles and descriptions of duties for project personnel
• You understand project monitoring and reporting
• You understand the importance of the continuity of results

Competences: proactive development, operating in a workplace, internationality and multiculturalism

Content

Phases of project implementation: initiation, implementation, conclusion
The two areas of project management: leadership and management
The principles of teamwork, also in multicultural teams
The tools used in the implementation of a project
Roles and descriptions of duties for project personnel
Project progress monitoring and reporting
Budget structure and financial monitoring
Continuity and measurement of results

Location and time

The study unit can be taken at different stages of studies. The study unit is carried out online, regardless of location, and independently as online studies.

Materials

EU Project Planning and Management Handbook, Eeva Helameri, Anzelika Krastina ja Eija Raasakka. Relevant articles, videos and other learning material are given in Moodle.

Teaching methods

The course is implemented as independent online studies. You get guidance and support from the materials and written instructions in Moodle.

Employer connections

You apply what you have learned to your own field. Materials from representatives of working life in Moodle materials.

International connections

The course can be completed in both English and Finnish. The course uses both Finnish and English material. International students can also participate in the course.

Further information

The study unit can be taken at different stages of your studies. The course is part of a 15ECTS module.

- Introduction to EU-funded development and research projects
- EU project planning and tools
- Implementation and management of EU projects

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/#3765

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0) The student does not demonstrate an understanding of the phases of project implementation and management. The student does not demonstrate knowledge of the comprehensive management of projects and the tools used. The student does not know how to describe their own starting points in multicultural teamwork and does not show an understanding of the starting points of others. The student does not know how to describe the processes of the implementation phase of the project cycle.

Poor (1) The student shows a slight understanding of the phases of project implementation and management. The student shows little knowledge of the comprehensive management of projects and the tools used. The student can slightly describe their own starting points in multicultural teamwork and shows a slight understanding of the starting points of others. The student can describe the processes of the implementation phase of the project to a small extent.

Satisfactory (2) The student shows a superficial understanding of the phases of project implementation and management. The student shows a superficial knowledge of the comprehensive management of projects and the tools used. The student can superficially describe their own starting points in multicultural teamwork and shows a superficial understanding of others' starting points. The student can describe the processes of the project implementation phase superficially.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3) The student shows an understanding of the phases of project implementation and management. The student demonstrates competence in the comprehensive management of projects and the tools used. The student can describe their own starting points in multicultural teamwork and shows an understanding of the starting points of others. The student can describe the processes of the project implementation phase in a versatile and well-founded manner.

Very good (4) The student shows a broad understanding of the phases of project implementation and management. The student demonstrates wide-ranging knowledge of comprehensive project management and the tools used in it. The student knows how to describe and analyze their own starting points in multicultural teamwork and shows a broad understanding of the starting points of others. The student can describe and analyze the processes of the project implementation phase in a versatile and well-founded manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5) The student shows a deep understanding of the phases of project implementation and management. The student demonstrates in-depth knowledge of comprehensive project management and the tools used in it. The student knows how to describe and deeply analyze their own starting points in multicultural teamwork and shows a deep understanding of the starting points of others. The student knows how to describe and analyze the processes of the project implementation phase in a versatile, well-grounded, and development-oriented way.

Assessment methods and criteria

All assignments must be completed in accordance with the evaluation criteria given during the study unit. Assessment K5 - T1, Fail.

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

20.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Sisko Häikiö
Responsible person

Sisko Häikiö

Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • R81D22S
    Tourism, Rovaniemi autumn 2022
  • R81D23S
    Tourism, Rovaniemi autumn 2023
  • RA81M22K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi kevät 2022
  • R31D22S
    International Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2022
  • R31D23S
    International Business (full time day studies) Rovaniemi autumn 2023

Objective

The student knows how to communicate in the German language in simple everyday and service situations. He/she understands simple spoken and written standard language. He/she knows the basics of German pronunciation and is aware of German customs.Level: A1

Content

Objectives: The student knows how to communicate in the German language in simple everyday and service situations. He/she understands simple spoken and written standard language. He/she knows the basics of German pronunciation and is aware of German customs.Level: A1
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German pronunciation
Basic vocabulary, phrases and grammatical structures needed in simple service situations:
- introducing
- greetings, wishes
- numbers, prices
- buying, selling
- travelling, time expressions
- hotel
- restaurant
- explaining the way, tourist information
German customs

Location and time

3 hrs ZOOM-lessons / week
- cannot be substituted by any other action or assignments
- student collects points for the final grade by participating in the contact lessons

Materials

Text and audio files, videos and other online material. All material is available in Moodle. No study book. Recommended online learning platform: Nico's Weg https://learngerman.dw.com/en/beginners/c-36519789

Teaching methods

Online implementation
Contact teaching, communicative situations
ZOOM-lessons (approx. 40 hrs)

Independent studying 90 hrs

Teaching in English. The teacher speaks also Finnish.

Employer connections

tentative: visiting lecturer about German-speaking customers in tourism or doing business with German-speaking companies

Exam schedules

final written exam and oral test in weeks 17-18
- both online

Completion alternatives

Skills demonstration possible, if the student already has prior knowledge in spoken and written German language at least in the level A1 (CEFR). To be agreed with the responsible teacher.

Content scheduling

German pronunciation
Basic vocabulary, phrases and grammatical structures needed in simple service situations:
- introducing
- greetings, wishes
- numbers, prices
- buying, selling
- travelling, time expressions
- hotel
- restaurant
- explaining the way, tourist information
German culture
German-speaking customers in tourism

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Tieto puuttuu

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- simultaneous feedback during the lessons
- word tests, 0-5
- spoken tasks, feedback
- final written exam, 0-5
- oral test 0-5
Detailed assessment plan and assessment criteria available in Moodle.

Assessment methods and criteria

- simultaneous feedback during the lessons
- word tests, 0-5
- spoken tasks, feedback
- final written exam, 0-5
- oral test 0-5
Detailed assessment plan and assessment criteria available in Moodle.

Qualifications

NULL

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.10.2025

Timing

01.02.2025 - 30.11.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Economics R

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Tuija Kuisma
Responsible person

Tuija Kuisma

Objective

After completing the study unit, the student

- knows the importance of the Sustainability in business
- is able to define sustainable entrepreneurship in climate action
- is able to define innovation and its importance in sustainable business development
- understand how to create and innovate sustainable business from idea to proposal
- is able to innovate a small product/service based on the concept given in the material

Content

The study unit addresses to understand sustainability, climate action and circular economy. It helps students to increase green skills and competencies in sustainability. Students will practice to create ideas for entrepreneurship for sustainability. During the course students will learn to use innovation and design thinking concepts to build sustainable business model.

Location and time

The study course is carried out as an independent implementation according to the instructions given online (Moodle).

The student can register for the implementation on 31.10. by, and make the assignments on 30.11. by.
The student can do the implementation either in Finnish or in English. Small tests are in English.

Materials

A digital handbook/ SECAguide: https://sustainable.turiba.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SECA-HANDBOOK-FINAL-VERSION-6-12-2023.pdf 

Teaching methods

The study course is carried out as an independent implementation according to the instructions given online (Mododle).

Tests and Assignments:

1. Self-correcting tests (2) based on the handbook and additional articles/material.
2. Commentating synopsis based on the Handbook and additional articles. Length 10-12 pages. You can write it either in Finnish or in English.
3. 2-3 Assignments (to be defined later) from the e-book.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: Student is able to define the sustainable entrepreneurship in business as well as innovation and its importance in business. Student is able to use the given tools and concepts when creating the product/service.

Fail: The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Further information

The course can be completed in Finnish or English. Some of the material is in English.

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 30.10.2024

Timing

05.08.2024 - 31.10.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Eeva Helameri
  • Mirva Tapaninen
Responsible person

Eeva Helameri

Objective

The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with the basic concepts and principles of EU-funded projects, their planning and management. After the course:
• You understand the importance of external funding as a part of development activities in your field.
• You know what national and international project funding consists of, and how and what the funding can be used for.
• You understand how EU projects implement national and regional strategies.
• You understand the importance of stakeholders in projects.
• You know the different phases of the project life cycle (Project Cycle Management PCM).
• You know how to produce a concept note and identify a suitable funding source for the idea.

Competences: proactive development, operating in a workplace

Content

The strategies, programs and rules that direct EU funding
The concepts and principles of project planning and management
Partners and stakeholders in project planning and management
The Project cycle and its phases: identification, formulation, implementation, evaluation.
Familiarizing yourself with projects in your field, producing your own concept note, and identifying a suitable funding source

Location and time

The study unit can be taken at different stages of studies. The study unit is carried out online, regardless of location, and independently as online studies. The study unit is implemented non-stop, which means you can complete the studies flexibly and at your own pace, taking into account the return dates below.

At the beginning of the course, an optional tutorial will be held to go over the implementation of the course. The tutorial will take place on Monday 5.8.2024 at 9-10 am.

In addition, there will be two optional tutorials, especially related to the assignments. The tutorials will be held on
Monday 30.9.2024 from 16:00 to 17:00
Monday 21.10.2024 from 16.00 to 17.00

The last return date for assignments in the fall semester is 31 October 2024, assessment by 30 November 2024.

You can also return the learning assignments for evaluation at another time, and evaluation will be completed within one month.

Materials

EU Project Planning and Management Handbook, Eeva Helameri, Anzelika Krastina ja Eija Raasakka. Relevant articles, videos and other learning material are given in Moodle.

Teaching methods

The course is implemented as independent online studies. You get guidance and support from the materials and written instructions in Moodle.

There will also be three voluntary tutorial sessions on Zoom.

Employer connections

You apply what you have learned to your own field. In the Moodle material there are speeches by working life experts.

International connections

The course can be completed in both English and Finnish. The course uses both Finnish and English material. International students can also participate in the course.

Further information

This introductory course is the first part of a total of 15 ECTS. After completing the introductory course, you can continue to study units:

- EU Project planning and tools
- Project implementation and management of EU Projects

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0) The student does not demonstrate an understanding of national and international projects and the project cycle. The student cannot describe the importance of partners in projects. The student does not know how to formulate a project idea suitable for EU programs and strategies or select a funding source.

Poor (1) The student shows a little understanding of both national and international projects and the project cycle. The student can describe the importance of partners in project activities to a small extent. The student knows how to formulate a project idea slightly suitable for EU programs and strategies idea and select a slightly applicable funding source.

Satisfactory (2) The student shows a superficial understanding of both national and international projects and the project cycle. The student can describe the importance of partners in project activities superficially. The student knows how to formulate a project idea somewhat suitable for EU programs and strategies idea and select a somewhat applicable funding source.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3) The student shows an understanding of both national and international projects and the project cycle. The student can describe the importance of partners in project activities quite comprehensively. The student knows how to formulate a project idea that is fairly well suited to EU programs and strategies and justify a funding source for it.

Very good (4) The student shows a broad understanding of both national and international projects and the project cycle. The student can describe and analyze the importance of partners in projects in a comprehensive and well-founded manner. The student knows how to formulate a project idea suitable for EU programs and strategies, and select a suitable funding source in a versatile and justified manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5) The student demonstrates a deep understanding of both national and international projects and the project cycle. The student can describe and analyze the importance of partners in projects in a versatile and justified way. The student knows how to formulate a project idea suitable for EU programs and strategies, and select a suitable funding source in a versatile, justified, and development-oriented manner.

Assessment methods and criteria

All assignments must be completed in accordance with the evaluation criteria given during the study unit. Assessment K5 - T1, Fail.

Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 07.04.2025

Timing

07.04.2025 - 31.05.2025

Credits

1 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Milla Hirvaskari
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Milla Hirvaskari

Objective

The course aims to provide students with foundational knowledge of the tourism sector. Upon completion, students will be able to describe tourism as an industry.

Content

- Tourism as an industry
- Tourism as a work
- Tourism as an experience

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0): The student cannot describe tourism as an industry.

Pass (1): The student can describe tourism as an industry, work and experience in a limited manner.

Satisfactory (2): The student can describe tourism as an industry, work and experience in a superficial manner.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): The student can describe tourism as an industry, work and experience.

Very Good (4): The student can comprehensively describe tourism as an industry, work and experience.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student can comprehensively and critically describe tourism as an industry, work and experience.

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 20.10.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Social Sciences

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Salla Jutila
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024
  • YMATperus
  • ONLINE-YTK

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 12.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 09.03.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Milla Hirvaskari
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M25K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2025

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 22.09.2024

Timing

23.09.2024 - 17.11.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Heidi Minkkinen
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Sisko Häikiö
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M21S
  • RA81M22K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi kevät 2022

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 09.02.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Sisko Häikiö
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

17.03.2025 - 04.05.2025

Timing

01.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Sisko Häikiö
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 25.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 25.10.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Väyrynen
Responsible person

Minna Väyrynen

Student groups
  • RA81M23S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 04.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 07.03.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Väyrynen
  • Pia Rajaniemi
Responsible person

Minna Väyrynen

Student groups
  • RA81M24K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2024

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 12.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 01.03.2025

Credits

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Petri Pälli
Responsible person

Petri Pälli

Objective

During the course, the student strengthens his / her practical safety skills and outlines the importance of safety in working life. You will become familiar with the concept of safety and understand the scope of safety with its various aspects and requirements.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

Passports related to the course will be paid in advance by 15.9. depending on which passport / test the student completes. For the spring semester, the deadline for the fees is 15th of January.
Passport / card prices (Lapland University of Applied Sciences students, incl. VAT 0%. Tourism research, VAT 24% is added to the price):
Occupational safety card: 50 euros (incl. Training day and material)
Tourism safety passport: 50 euros (incl. Training day and material)
International first aid card: 50 euros (incl. Training day and material)
Hygiene passport: 35 euros (incl. Opportunity to attend lectures)
Alcohol pass: 35 euros (incl. Opportunity to participate in lectures)

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 07.10.2024

Timing

08.10.2024 - 05.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Sari Nisula
  • Kristian Sievers
  • Milla Hirvaskari
Responsible person

Kristian Sievers

Student groups
  • RA81M24K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2024

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 09.02.2025

Timing

10.02.2025 - 05.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

RD proportion (cr)

2 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Kristian Sievers
  • Milla Hirvaskari
Responsible person

Kristian Sievers

Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

04.12.2024 - 16.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.03.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Social Sciences

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Salla Jutila
  • Minna Nousiainen
Responsible person

Minna Nousiainen

Student groups
  • RA81M24K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2024
  • YMATaine
  • YYMPaine
  • ONLINE-YTK

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

10.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 - 10

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

RD proportion (cr)

10 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Jenni Pyhäjärvi
Responsible person

Jenni Pyhäjärvi

Student groups
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023
  • YMATaine

Objective

Student expands and deepens his/her knowledge in their chosen area of ​​expertise. The student implements an independent project reinforcing his / her skills to carry out goal-oriented and time-bound assignments.

- Training for goal-oriented work
- Strengthening of working capacity
- Responsibility for strengthening one's own expertise
- Practicing independent knowledge retrieval and application
- Producing a report or other text, communicating the results

After completing the unit, the student is able to
- outline the tasks of project activities, write project plan related to their field and implement a small-scale project related to their own work or practice in the field
- plan and manage the project in a self-directed manner
- report the results
- critically analyze the plan, implementation and results, and make suggestions for improvement.

Content

- Project-based work
- Independent information retrieval
- Theoretical utilization of knowledge in the solutions and justifications of the project
- Documentation and communication
- Research and development
- Reflection / evaluation of own work (and groups) output

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.05.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Credits

5 - 10

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

RD proportion (cr)

10 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Mirva Tapaninen
  • Jenni Pyhäjärvi
Responsible person

Jenni Pyhäjärvi

Student groups
  • RA81M24K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2024

Objective

Student expands and deepens his/her knowledge in their chosen area of ​​expertise. The student implements an independent project reinforcing his / her skills to carry out goal-oriented and time-bound assignments.

- Training for goal-oriented work
- Strengthening of working capacity
- Responsibility for strengthening one's own expertise
- Practicing independent knowledge retrieval and application
- Producing a report or other text, communicating the results

After completing the unit, the student is able to
- outline the tasks of project activities, write project plan related to their field and implement a small-scale project related to their own work or practice in the field
- plan and manage the project in a self-directed manner
- report the results
- critically analyze the plan, implementation and results, and make suggestions for improvement.

Content

- Project-based work
- Independent information retrieval
- Theoretical utilization of knowledge in the solutions and justifications of the project
- Documentation and communication
- Research and development
- Reflection / evaluation of own work (and groups) output

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku#4557

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 01.09.2024

Timing

01.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Petri Pälli
  • Sari Nisula
Responsible person

Petri Pälli

Student groups
  • RA81M24K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2024
  • YMATaine
  • YMATperus

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 21.02.2025

Timing

01.03.2025 - 31.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Petri Pälli
Responsible person

Petri Pälli

Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024
  • YMATaine
  • YMATperus

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku#4559

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 18.10.2024

Timing

14.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Social Sciences

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 500

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Jenni Pyhäjärvi
  • Minna Nousiainen
Student groups
  • RA81M24K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2024
  • YMATperus

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 02.02.2025

Timing

05.02.2025 - 04.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Social Sciences

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 500

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Jenni Pyhäjärvi
Responsible person

Salla Jutila

Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

29.08.2024 - 18.10.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Milla Hirvaskari
Responsible person

Milla Hirvaskari

Student groups
  • RA81M22S

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 05.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Milla Hirvaskari
Responsible person

Milla Hirvaskari

Student groups
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 18.08.2024

Timing

19.08.2024 - 01.10.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
Responsible person

Marja Lempiäinen

Student groups
  • RA81M24K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2024

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 12.01.2025

Timing

08.01.2025 - 26.02.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4.5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Mode of delivery

10 % Contact teaching, 90 % Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Milla Hirvaskari
Responsible person

Marja Lempiäinen

Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

04.12.2024 - 07.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Social Sciences

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 500

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Petra Paloniemi
  • Maria Hakkarainen
Responsible person

Maria Hakkarainen

Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024
  • YMATaine
  • ONLINE-YTK

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 06.10.2024

Timing

07.10.2024 - 08.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Aulikki Laitinen-Tolonen
  • Milla Hirvaskari
Responsible person

Milla Hirvaskari

Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 16.03.2025

Timing

17.03.2025 - 18.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Aulikki Laitinen-Tolonen
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M25K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2025

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

09.09.2024 - 05.12.2024

Credits

10 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

10 op

RD proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 120

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Jenny Kilpeläinen
  • Aulikki Laitinen-Tolonen
  • Kristian Sievers
Responsible person

Jenny Kilpeläinen

Student groups
  • RA81M22S

Location and time

Autumn 2024, VK 37-49

Materials

Will be announced at the beginning of the course. 

Teaching methods

Lectures, workshops, coaching and project work.

Employer connections

50 % of the workload consists of project work in cooperation with the tourism industry

Exam schedules

Exam week 44

International connections

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

1-5, fail
Evaluation is based on the individual essay exam (50%) and project work in groups (50%)

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.01.2025

Timing

27.01.2025 - 18.04.2025

Credits

10 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

10 op

RD proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Jenny Kilpeläinen
  • Aulikki Laitinen-Tolonen
  • Kristian Sievers
Responsible person

Jenny Kilpeläinen

Student groups
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 17.09.2024

Timing

17.09.2024 - 29.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Sipponen
Responsible person

Minna Sipponen

Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 19.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Sipponen
Responsible person

Minna Sipponen

Student groups
  • RA81M25K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2025

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 06.10.2024

Timing

07.10.2024 - 05.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Aulikki Laitinen-Tolonen
Responsible person

Aulikki Laitinen-Tolonen

Student groups
  • RA81M22S

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 16.03.2025

Timing

17.03.2025 - 02.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Aulikki Laitinen-Tolonen
Responsible person

Aulikki Laitinen-Tolonen

Student groups
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 02.09.2024

Timing

03.09.2024 - 13.10.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Language Centre

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

5 - 90

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Elina Kreus
  • Zoe Koivu
  • Minna Väyrynen
Responsible person

Elina Kreus

Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitusryhmä 1 lähiopetus päivä (Size: 70. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitusryhmä 2 etäopetus päivä (Size: 70. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitusryhmä 3 etäopetus ilta (Size: 70. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024
  • YMATperus
Education groups
  • Group Exercise 1 in class
  • Group Exercise 2 online daytime
  • Group Exercise 3 online evening

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 17.01.2025

Timing

16.01.2025 - 28.02.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Väyrynen
  • Sisko Häikiö
Responsible person

Minna Väyrynen

Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitusryhmä päivä (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitusryhmä ilta (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RA81M25K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2025
Education groups
  • Group Exercise daytime
  • Group Exercise evening

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.01.2025

Timing

01.02.2025 - 16.03.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Sisko Häikiö
  • Merja Koikkalainen
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • RA81M22K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi kevät 2022

Objective

The student can prepare a thesis plan on a selected topic. The student can plan the goals, implementation and reporting of their thesis.

Content

- Topic proposal
- Preliminary structure of a thesis
- Commission agreement
- Research permit application (if required)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Topic proposal approved
Thesis plan approved
First thesis phase approved

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 27.04.2025

Timing

28.04.2025 - 01.06.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Sisko Häikiö
  • Merja Koikkalainen
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • RA81M22K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi kevät 2022

Objective

The student can prepare a thesis plan on a selected topic. The student can plan the goals, implementation and reporting of their thesis.

Content

- Topic proposal
- Preliminary structure of a thesis
- Commission agreement
- Research permit application (if required)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Topic proposal approved
Thesis plan approved
First thesis phase approved

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 16.03.2025

Timing

17.03.2025 - 27.04.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Sisko Häikiö
  • Merja Koikkalainen
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • RA81M22K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi kevät 2022

Objective

The student can conduct and report their thesis in accordance with their thesis plan.

Content

- Implementation of a thesis
- Participation in thesis guidance
- Reporting the progress of work to the supervisor and commissioner
- Writing a thesis report

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Thesis implementation and reporting approved

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.05.2025

Timing

02.06.2025 - 01.11.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Sisko Häikiö
  • Merja Koikkalainen
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • RA81M22K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi kevät 2022

Objective

The student can conduct and report their thesis in accordance with their thesis plan.

Content

- Implementation of a thesis
- Participation in thesis guidance
- Reporting the progress of work to the supervisor and commissioner
- Writing a thesis report

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Thesis implementation and reporting approved

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 27.04.2025

Timing

28.04.2025 - 31.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marja Lempiäinen
  • Sisko Häikiö
  • Merja Koikkalainen
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • RA81M22K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi kevät 2022

Objective

The student can finish their thesis for presentation and evaluation.

Content

- Thesis report
- English abstract
- Plagiarism check
- Presentation of a thesis in accordance with the degree programme’s practices
- Maturity test
- The commissioner’s evaluation
- The student’s self-evaluation and peer evaluation in accordance with the degree programme’s practices
- Archiving and publishing the thesis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Thesis presented
- Maturity test approved
- Thesis evaluated in accordance with the thesis evaluation criteria

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 28.11.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Mervi Angeria
Responsible person

Mervi Angeria

Student groups
  • RA81M25K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2025

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Credits

10 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Sipponen
  • Heidi Kaihua
Responsible person

Heidi Kaihua

Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024
  • RA81M24K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2024

Objective

Tieto puuttuu

Content

Tieto puuttuu

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 21.10.2024

Timing

22.10.2024 - 17.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Marlene Kohllechner-Autto
  • Jenni Pyhäjärvi
Responsible person

Jenni Pyhäjärvi

Student groups
  • RA81M24S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2024

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 12.03.2025

Timing

20.03.2025 - 22.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Jenni Pyhäjärvi
  • Marlene Kohllechner-Autto
Responsible person

Jenny Kilpeläinen

Student groups
  • RA81M25K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2025

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 31.07.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

0 op

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Väyrynen
Student groups
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 31.07.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

0 op

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Väyrynen
Student groups
  • RA81M23S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Credits

20 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 500

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Sipponen
  • Heidi Kaihua
Responsible person

Heidi Kaihua

Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023

Objective

Tieto puuttuu

Content

Tieto puuttuu

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Tieto puuttuu

Qualifications

NULL

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

10.09.2024 - 14.11.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Jenni Pyhäjärvi
Responsible person

Jenni Pyhäjärvi

Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • YMATaine

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 02.02.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 04.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Väyrynen
  • Sisko Häikiö
Responsible person

Minna Väyrynen

Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitusryhmä ilta (Size: 70. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Täysin itsenäinen opiskelu (Size: 70. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RA81M23S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2023
Education groups
  • Group Exercise evening
  • Independent study

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 01.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 22.11.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Väyrynen
  • Sisko Häikiö
Responsible person

Minna Väyrynen

Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitusryhmä ilta (Size: 80. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Täysin itsenäinen opiskelu (Size: 80. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RA81M23K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi, kevät 2023
Education groups
  • Group Exercise evening
  • Independent study

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

03.03.2025 - 31.05.2025

Timing

01.06.2025 - 31.07.2025

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Petri Pälli
Responsible person

Petri Pälli

Objective

..

Content

Tieto puuttuu

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

NULL

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 19.08.2024

Timing

20.08.2024 - 07.11.2024

Credits

10 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

8 op

RD proportion (cr)

10 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Sipponen
  • Heidi Kaihua
Responsible person

Heidi Kaihua

Student groups
  • YMATaine
  • RA81M23S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

08.01.2025 - 12.03.2025

Credits

10 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

10 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Sipponen
  • Heidi Kaihua
Responsible person

Heidi Kaihua

Student groups
  • RA81M24K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2024

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku#4555

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 31.08.2024

Timing

01.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 65

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Petri Pälli
  • Sari Nisula
Responsible person

Petri Pälli

Student groups
  • YMATaine
  • RA81M23S
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (blended studies), Rovaniemi, autumn 2023

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 14.03.2025

Timing

01.03.2025 - 01.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Toursim
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Petri Pälli
  • Sari Nisula
Responsible person

Petri Pälli

Student groups
  • RA81M24K
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Rovaniemi, spring 2024

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku#4554

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

22.01.2025 - 26.03.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

4 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Minna Sipponen
Responsible person

Minna Sipponen

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

13.01.2025 - 19.12.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

RD proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Sisko Häikiö
Responsible person

Sisko Häikiö

Teaching methods

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 20.10.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 08.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 90

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism
Teachers
  • Elina Kreus
  • Minna Väyrynen
Responsible person

Minna Väyrynen

Scheduling groups
  • Ryhmä 1 etäopetus päivä (Size: 80. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ryhmä 2 etäopetus ilta (Size: 80. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • RA81M22S
  • RA81M22K
    Restonomikoulutus, Rovaniemi kevät 2022
Education groups
  • Group Exercise 1 online daytime
  • Group Exercise 2 online evening

Evaluation scale

H-5