James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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TO1008 - Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

Credit points:	03
Year:	2021
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
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

Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (25%) - Individual
Written > Research report - (25%) - Individual
Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (50%) - Individual

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, Trimester 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 11 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 15 Feb 2021 to Saturday, 15 May 2021
Coordinator(s):	DR Janice Scarinci
Lecturer(s):	MS Nikki Giumelli
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 18 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) 6 Hours - Workshops - 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 21, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 11 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 15 Feb 2021 to Saturday, 15 May 2021
Coordinator(s):	DR Janice Scarinci
Lecturer(s):	MS Julija Ovnic
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 18 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) 6 Hours - Workshops - 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 Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 08 Apr 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 15 Mar 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):	DR Zahra Pourabedin DR Janice Scarinci
Lecturer(s):	MS Pamela Pilapil MS Nikki Giumelli
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 18 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) 6 Hours - Workshops - 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 Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 02 Dec 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 08 Nov 2021 to Friday, 18 Feb 2022
Coordinator(s):	DR Zahra Pourabedin
Lecturer(s):	MR Adam Abidin
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 18 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) 6 Hours - Workshops - 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)