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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides an overview of the international resort sector and explores the uniqueness of resort development, management and operations. Students are offered an opportunity to generate ideas and gain insight into the social, economic and environmental issues involved in resort planning and development. Contemporary issues that impact on the management of international resorts are discussed. Students will also be introduced to the Hotel Simulation software (HOTS) where they will manage and make strategic business decisions on a resort business in a virtual environment that mirrors the real business world.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
The mode of delivery for this unit is through weekly on-campus seminars. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions of practical industry case studies and contemporary issues, where the skills of working effectively with others (task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences, providing students with industry relevant information. Students are required to complete assessment items which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including oral and written communication (structure, language and conventions), ability to work effectively with others, critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary sources and industry relevance.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | In-Class Test | 30% |
| Report | Individual Report on HOTS | 30% |
| Report | Group Strategic Business Report | 30% |
| Presentation | Individual Presentation | 10% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides an overview of the international resort sector and explores the uniqueness of resort development, management and operations. Students are offered an opportunity to generate ideas and gain insight into the social, economic and environmental issues involved in resort planning and development. Contemporary issues that impact on the management of international resorts are discussed. Students will also be introduced to the Hotel Simulation software (HOTS) where they will manage and make strategic business decisions on a resort business in a virtual environment that mirrors the real business world.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
The mode of delivery for this unit is through weekly on-campus seminars. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions of practical industry case studies and contemporary issues, where the skills of working effectively with others (task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences, providing students with industry relevant information. Students are required to complete assessment items which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including oral and written communication (structure, language and conventions), ability to work effectively with others, critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary sources and industry relevance.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | In-Class Test | 30% |
| Report | Individual Report on HOTS | 30% |
| Report | Group Strategic Business Report | 30% |
| Presentation | Individual Presentation | 10% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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