The course introduces tourism as a multifaceted phenomenon in modern world. The relation of tourism to the environment, the economy and society and culture are discussed and related to the sustainability of destinations. The course introduces basic concepts in tourism studies around destinations, management, marketing, governance and discusses tourism as a system to illustrate how destinations are embedded in a dynamic socio-economic and socio-ecological world. It discusses global and local trends that shape and influence tourism as a phenomenon and destinations in different parts of the world. The course focuses on issues of sustainability, destination development, and global trends.

Starts and ends:

week 36, 2024 - week 45, 2024

Study Rate:

50%

Location:

Borlänge

Time of Day:

Day

Teaching form:

Normal

Language:

English

Other:

P: Course only offered as part of programme.

Entry Qualifications :

General entry requirements

Selection :

Guaranteed admission

Application Code:

HDA-H3HZX

Main field of study:

Tourism Studies

Tuition Fee

First Tuition Fee Installment:: 10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:: 10,875 SEK

EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.

Closed for late application

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