Tourism business (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student understands the basic functions and concepts and processes of a tourism company. After taking the course, the student understands the importance of tourism business in society. In addition, the student can describe the basic functions of a tourism company and understand the basics of a profitable tourism business.

Content (course unit)

The central content of the course includes e.g. - the importance of business in society - external and internal entrepreneurship - operating concept and business idea - the basic business model and processes - stakeholders and networking - business forms - marketing and customer-oriented approach

Location and time

Online course, nonstop You can complete the course according to your own schedule on 1.1. - 31 December 2025.

Exam schedules

No exam

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on assignments.

Assessment scale

0 - 5

Teaching methods

The course consists of online studies completed independently.

Learning materials

To be announced in the Study period

Student workload

The course requires approximately 135 hours of independent work

Content scheduling

The course consists of online tasks that are done independently according to your own schedule. Interview with a travel company Business economics right/wrong questions Starting money Entrepreneurship test Five models of entrepreneurship

Completion alternatives

There are no alternative execution methods

Practical training and working life cooperation

Working life cooperation: Company interview

Further information

For more information about the course, please contact mika.pietarinen@kamk.fi