Single course
Future Technology in Tourism
Discover the emerging technologies that are shaping the global tourism industry. Learn how new technologies support innovation and business operations in tourism. You will also learn how to evaluate the opportunities and challenges they present.
Content
The principal contents of this course are (1) Trends in tourism technology, (2) New technology and its applications in tourism and hospitality business, (3) Innovation process and practices.
Objectives
The object of the course
After the course you are aware of the trends and new technological applications in global tourism business.
You will know how to innovate new technological applications and consider possibilities and challenges in new technology.
Course competences
MTMCU Customerships
MTMNE Networks
MTMPT Profitable Tourism Business
MTMRE Responsibility
MTMTI Tourism Industry
The learning objectives of the course
You understand the significant role of new technological innovations in the development of tourism business. You have a broad understanding of the possibilities that new technologies offer to tourism. You have basic knowledge of the design and innovation process of new technological applications. You are capable to design a new application concept based on future technology in tourism.
Implementation methods
Independent online studies, including:
- video lectures and webinars
- reading materials, information search,
- online discussions,
- independent assignments
Required tools: stable Internet connection, computer, MS Office, Zoom.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in tourism business.
Additional information
Online. The course code is MMTE1000-3006. Use the code to view the course schedule at lukkarit.peppi.jamk.fi. The course will include an introductory webinar at the beginning of the course.
Please notice that you are not able to enroll to the open studies, if you have a degree student study right at Jamk (in this case, enrollment in Peppi). Also please notice that enrolling for open studies requires a Finnish personal identity number.
More information about study fees and enrolment: avoinamk@jamk.fi