James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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TO1008 - Intro to Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management

Credit points:	03
Year:	2020
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

This subject introduces students to a management career in the tourism and hospitality industry, which includes hotels, food and beverage, meetings and conventions, recreation and leisure, cruise industry, gaming industry, transportation, club and event management. The goal of the subject is for the student to be able to evaluate the sectors of the hospitality, tourism and events industry to guide them in building a career in the industry.

Learning Outcomes

research and evaluate the growth, development and theories underpinning hospitality, tourism and events
research and evaluate the existing and future career opportunities across tourism and hospitality industry sectors
analyse and discuss the operational skills necessary across a variety of tourism, hospitality and event management job roles

Subject Assessment

Reflection - (25%)
Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (25%)
E-Portfolio Workbook - (50%)

Note that 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.

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):	DR Janice Scarinci
Lecturer(s):	[Name missing] DR Denis Tolkach
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 18 Hours - Lectures 6 Hours - Workshops/Seminars - resume, cover letter, business cards, Linked In workshop (3 x 2 hours each) 6 Hours - Other - Field Trips to Preferred Industry Partners (3 x 2 hours each) 6 Hours - Presentations - Preferred Industry Guest Speakers (3 speakers x 2 hours each)

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 06 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020
Coordinator(s):	DR Janice Scarinci
Lecturer(s):	[Name missing]
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 18 Hours - Lectures 6 Hours - Workshops/Seminars - resume, cover letter, business cards, Linked In workshop (3 x 2 hours each) 6 Hours - Other - Field Trips to Preferred Industry Partners (3 x 2 hours each) 6 Hours - Presentations - Preferred Industry Guest Speakers (3 speakers x 2 hours each)