James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2015

TO5103 - Global Destination Competitiveness

Credit points: 03
Year: 2015
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

A core challenge for all tourism enterprises in the government, commercial, and non-government sectors is to achieve and maintain competitiveness in an increasingly dynamic global marketplace. This subject has a dual focus on the development of destination experiences and brand identity, and the sustainable management of destinations. Students will identify and examine the principles of these two processes and analyse in detail how these principles have been and can be used in a variety of destinations to enhance global competitiveness. In particular, this subject builds on and considers fundamental and advanced topics in tourism marketing, policy and planning

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 09-Apr-2015
Coord/Lect: Dr Jenny Panchal.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); presentations (25%); assignments (35%).

    JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
    Census Date 30-Jul-2015
    Coord/Lect: Dr Jenny Panchal.
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); presentations (25%); assignments (35%).
      Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

      JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
      Census Date 02-Apr-2015
      Lecturer: Dr Niki Macionis.
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours workshops/Seminars
        Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); presentations (25%); assignments (35%).

        JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
        Census Date 10-Dec-2015
        Lecturer: Dr Niki Macionis.
        Contact hours:
        • 36 hours workshops/Seminars
          Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); presentations (25%); assignments (35%).

          JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
          Census Date 13-Aug-2015
          Coordinator: Miss Louisa Lee
          Lecturer: Dr Niki Macionis.
          Contact hours:
          • 36 hours workshops/Seminars
            Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); presentations (25%); assignments (35%).

            Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.