Module Descriptors
TOURISM MANAGEMENT PROJECT
ENTP60049
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Carol Southall
Email: C.Southall@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 28
Independent Study Hours: 272
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, British University Vietnam, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 3
- Occurrence A, British University Vietnam, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
Sites
- British University Vietnam
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 15%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 85%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The modules enable students to choose an award relevant project which is best suited to their current areas of interest and career aspirations in tourism.
Students may choose to conduct a theoretically based review or research project identifying the topic, design and conduct appropriate study, analyse and interpret data they have collected and write and submit a report. Guidance will be provided on ethical behaviour and design of the project and students will be expected to follow ethical procedures during the project.
Alternatively, students may conduct work based on an identified need in tourism and/or events to produce a practical artefact. It would entail testing out theory in a practical setting. Examples of such work would be the production of a business plan and proposal setting up a small business in the tourism area.
Therefore, there will be differences in type and format of project submitted. However, all pieces of work will include the following:
Introduction, Critical Literature Review, Justification, Evaluation/Discussion, Personal reflection.
Therefore, all students will have to demonstrate a critical awareness of current literature, be able to apply knowledge to an award specific area and be able to evaluate and reflect on the completed work.
Students may choose to conduct a theoretically based review or research project identifying the topic, design and conduct appropriate study, analyse and interpret data they have collected and write and submit a report. Guidance will be provided on ethical behaviour and design of the project and students will be expected to follow ethical procedures during the project.
Alternatively, students may conduct work based on an identified need in tourism and/or events to produce a practical artefact. It would entail testing out theory in a practical setting. Examples of such work would be the production of a business plan and proposal setting up a small business in the tourism area.
Therefore, there will be differences in type and format of project submitted. However, all pieces of work will include the following:
Introduction, Critical Literature Review, Justification, Evaluation/Discussion, Personal reflection.
Therefore, all students will have to demonstrate a critical awareness of current literature, be able to apply knowledge to an award specific area and be able to evaluate and reflect on the completed work.
Module Learning Strategies
28 hours (semester 1, 22 hours and semester 2, 6 hours)
Lectures and workshops covering topics such as How to research, how to select a topic, critical literature reviewing, research methods, writing up project findings and how to critically reflect. Student presentations in semester 1.
272 hours of self managed time.
Lectures and workshops covering topics such as How to research, how to select a topic, critical literature reviewing, research methods, writing up project findings and how to critically reflect. Student presentations in semester 1.
272 hours of self managed time.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Details:- The 10 minute oral presentation (15%) outlining the proposed programme of work assessing LOs 1 and 3.
The 7000 word Assignment (85%) in a format agreed with the supervisor assessing LOs 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6.
The 7000 word Assignment (85%) in a format agreed with the supervisor assessing LOs 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6.
Module Texts
Bradbury, A, (2006) Successful Presentation Skills, Rogan Page ISBN 0749445602
Cottrell, S. (2013) The Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrove Macmillan ISBN 01137289252
Long J (2007) Researching Leisure, Sport and Tourism, London: Sage (last checked September 2013)
Coles T (2013) Student¿s guide to writing dissertation theses in tourism and related disciplines. Routledge 97804154 60194 (PBK) 9780203078785 (e-book)
Cottrell, S. (2013) The Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrove Macmillan ISBN 01137289252
Long J (2007) Researching Leisure, Sport and Tourism, London: Sage (last checked September 2013)
Coles T (2013) Student¿s guide to writing dissertation theses in tourism and related disciplines. Routledge 97804154 60194 (PBK) 9780203078785 (e-book)
Module Resources
None
Web Descriptor
The modules enable students to choose an award relevant project which is best suited to their current areas of interest and career aspirations in tourism.
Students may choose to conduct a theoretically based review or research project identifying the topic, design and conduct appropriate study, analyse and interpret data they have collected and write and submit a report. Guidance will be provided on ethical behaviour and design of the project and students will be expected to follow ethical procedures during the project.
Alternatively, students may conduct work based on an identified need in tourism and/or events to produce a practical artefact. It would entail testing out theory in a practical setting. Examples of such work would be the production of a business plan and proposal setting up a small business in the tourism area.
Students may choose to conduct a theoretically based review or research project identifying the topic, design and conduct appropriate study, analyse and interpret data they have collected and write and submit a report. Guidance will be provided on ethical behaviour and design of the project and students will be expected to follow ethical procedures during the project.
Alternatively, students may conduct work based on an identified need in tourism and/or events to produce a practical artefact. It would entail testing out theory in a practical setting. Examples of such work would be the production of a business plan and proposal setting up a small business in the tourism area.