The module will focus upon the specific management needs for eco-tourism and business events with particular reference to areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the world. Ecology and commerce are inextricably linked through the concept of sustainability. The module gives consideration to how society's perception of the natural environment is formed and its influence upon preservation and conservation of the natural environment. A critical evaluation of the use by commerce of the concept of added value and its impact upon the natural environment in terms of exploitation and generation of waste. The usefulness of the counterbalance of carbon offsetting in terms of the sustainability agenda. Examination of the technological response to the risk posed by business exploitation of the natural environment. The influence of environmental ethics in informing business management in the debate concerning sustainability. The need for and development of an environmental culture within business organisations.

The learning strategy of the module requires the student to commit to 150 learning hours - including assessment.
30 hours lecture, seminar and tutorial support and 120 hours of independent and self directed learning. The pattern of learning activities will vary and will include overview lectures, case study presentations, group discussion and internet information sources along with text based learning.

Library
DVDs
Internet

Dresner S (2002) The Principles of Sustainability London: Earthscan
France L A Ed. (1997) The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Tourism London: Earthscan
Welford R (1997) Corporate Environmental Management 3: Towards Sustainable Business London: Earthscan

Details:- The 2500 word assignment will assess all Learning Outcomes.