Courses & Units
Food, Wine and Agritourism BMA319
Hobart
Introduction
This unit aims to equip students with an advanced knowledge about the role of food, wine and agritourism as visitor attractions at regional destinations. Food and wine tourism is a rapidly growing sector of tourism, which reflects changing lifestyles and increasing diversification within the tourism industry. Food and wine form integral parts of the visitor experience in many destinations throughout the world. Together they form an integral part of the Agritourism sector. This unit explores the development of the food and wine tourism industry, the concept and size of agritourism, food and wine business development, marketing and broad trends affecting tourism enterprises within this sector.
Summary
| Unit name | Food, Wine and Agritourism |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BMA319 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | Tasmanian School of Business & Economics (TSBE) TSBE |
| Discipline | Marketing |
| Coordinator | Dr Alison Dunn |
| Teaching staff | Dr Alison Dunn |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 23/2/2015 | 23/3/2015 | 13/4/2015 | 29/5/2015 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2015 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2015 will be available from the 1st October 2014.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2015: $1,283.00 | 2015: $2,093.00 | 080700 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
BMA115 or equivalent introductory level unit.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Two hour lecture, one hour tutorial |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Please check the unit outline for details. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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