James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

TO5103 - Global Destination Competitiveness

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
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 07-Apr-2016
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); presentations (25%); assignments (35%).

    JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
    Census Date 07-Apr-2016
    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 08-Dec-2016
      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.