Courses & Units
Sustainable Tourism BMA207
Hobart
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Introduction
Sustainable development is one of the most important elements of planning in a variety of industry sectors. Tourism is no exception. This unit investigates the practical application of sustainable development by examining tourism businesses in Tasmania. It also covers the historical development of the general concept of sustainability, its relevance for eco-tourism and nature-based tourism, management strategies to achieve sustainable tourism, quality and accreditation schemes, and the future of sustainable tourism.
Summary
| Unit name | Sustainable Tourism |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BMA207 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Management |
| Coordinator | Mr Oscar Vorobjovas-Pinta |
| Teaching staff | Mr Oscar Vorobjovas-Pinta |
| Level | Intermediate |
| 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 | 26/2/2018 | 23/3/2018 | 16/4/2018 | 3/6/2018 |
* 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 2018 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2018 will be available from the 1st October 2017.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2018: $1,344.00 | 2018: $2,523.00 | 080701 |
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
100 credit points at any level.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Delivered over 13 weeks and may include lectures, tutorials, workshops or online activities. This unit may involve a field trip. |
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| Assessment | Please refer to the unit outline for details. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please refer to the unit outline for details. |
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