ths3isp tour

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAM

THS3ISP

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject is a 15 point credit international study tour to South-East Asia enabling you to engage with tourism and hospitality management related enterprises. You will critically evaluate tourism, hospitality and event businesses located in Vietnam and reflect on best business practices in a global environment. The subject has the flexibility to be adapted to include contemporary issues in any tourism, hospitality and the events environment. A strong emphasis will be on the cultural, social and environment aspects as a tourist and the impacts of government policy and the legacy of war.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality Management; LBBTH), Bachelor of Business (Event Management, LBBEM) or Bachelor of Business (Event Management/Marketing, LBBEMM). Must accumulate 120 credit points prior to departure. Must be approved by Subject Coordinator.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Students must apply to be accepted into this subject by filling out an Expression of Interest (EOI) form that can be obtained from the subject coordinator.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Compare and contrast contemporary tourism, hospitality and event management isses in an international environment

Activities:
Report based on industry engagement through managers/teachers and site visits.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

02. Examine international service standards in a variety of areas (i.e. hotels, visitor attractions, air travel, restaurants)

Activities:
Reflective journal from site visits in industry bases facilities. This also involves communication in English and/or a foreign language.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Speaking(Speaking)

03. Scrutinize travel offerings, processes and logistics in an international setting based on government policy

Activities:
Case study examining cultural differences from a tourist perspective in the tourism, hospitality and event sectors.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Writing(Writing)

04. Analyse the tourists perspective regarding the products and services available in an international environment

Activities:
Students will be required to document their experience through a journal and photographic imagery.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Speaking(Speaking)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Teamwork(Teamwork)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2019, Week 24-35, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment size30

Enrolment information Overseas field trip. Students that are enrolled in Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality) will get first preference. The rest of the quota will be filled with students that are enrolled in Bachelor of Business (Event Management) or (Event Management/Marketing)

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 24 - 28
Six 2.0 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 24 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two classes will be conducted before and after the trip in Melbourne. Four lectures will be in Vietnam at Hanoi University."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 1,000-word journalStudents must a complete a daily journal whilst on the study program2002, 04
one 1,500-word case studyStudents must complete the case study prior to departure.3003
one 1,500-word reportStudents must reflect on the tourism, hospitality and event industry of Vietnam based on personal observations. Include 5 images and at least four references3001, 02, 03, 04
one 10-minute presentationStudent are to use images from a topic that will be given in Vietnam. Based on images taken on study tour. (500 words equivalency)2002, 04