TOMG555 – Investigative Tourism Project
Module code
TOMG555
Module title
Investigative Tourism Project
Prescription
Students will investigate, complete and present an in-depth analysis of a specific tourism topic.
Programmes
- BI1605
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 64
- Self directed hours
- 86
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1: Research and critically analyse a significant or unique aspect of the tourism industry.
2: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a significant or unique aspect of the tourism
industry.
3: Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills. - Content
- - Tourism topic identification with rationale: development of project plan including scope and
resources; research methods and process; analysis of data; report writing
- Significant or unique aspects of tourism including but not limited to tourism futures, trends,
big data analysis, HR, marketing, planning, customer service.
- Critical review of completed project process and research outcomes. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching will involve blended delivery methods incorporating the Moodle online delivery platform. Other methods may include tutorials, work placement forums, reflections.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is achievement-based. The portfolio is comprised of multiple compulsory components; candidates must attempt all components and achieve a minimum C grade pass overall to pass the module.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Required Text:
An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
