International Tourism Management

Department

Bachelor's program Entrepreneurship, Tourism & Leisure Business

Course unit code

TOU-B-6-ITO-ITM-ILV

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3.0

Name of lecturer(s)

Dr. Bitugu Bella Bello, FH-Prof. Mag. Siller Hubert J., Puraye Elodie, BA MA, Prof. Hobson Perry, Ph.D.

Mode of delivery

face-to-face

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

Literature Bella Bello Bitugu:
Holly, C., Darnel, S. C., Guilianoti, R., Howe, D. P. (2019). Routledge Handbook of Sport for Development and Peace. Routledge.

Lindsey, I, Jeanes, R., Banda, D. (2017). Localising Global Sport for Development. Manchester University Press. Manchester.

Neck, H.M., Neck, C. P., Murray, E. L. (2021). Entrepreneurship - The practice and Mindset Sage.

Sherry, E., Schulenkorf, N., Philips, P. (2016). Managing Sport Development - An international Approach. Routledge.

Weed, M., Bull, C. (2015). Sports Tourism - Participants, Policy and Providers. Routledge.

Zimmerer, T. W., Scarborough, N. M. (2005). Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. Pearson/Prentice Hall.

Some online resources with rich references on the themes
- https://www.sportanddev.org/en/about-platform
- https://www.unwto.org/sport-tourism
- https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/africa/sports-tourism-the-key-to-economic-development-in-africa-vl3ruau8

Assessment methods and criteria

Project work, Homework

Level of course unit

Bachelor

Year of study

Spring 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

6

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

This class will give students a greater insight into the challenges, opportunities and trends of International Tourism Management.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none