Checking date: 04/05/2017


Course: 2017/2018

Tourism Marketing
(16240)
Master in Marketing (Plan: 279 - Estudio: 269)
EPE


Coordinating teacher: LADO COUSTE, NORA RITA

Department assigned to the subject: Business Administration Department

Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

Course:
Semester:




Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Not required
Objectives
Skills to be acquired General skills *CG1: Solid theoretical knowledge of Marketing and Market Research. *CG8: Ability to solve real problems. Specific skills: *CE12: Analysis, evaluation and marketing decisions on specific sectors (services marketing and quality management, tourism and financial marketing, marketing of non-profit public organizations and international marketing). Learning objectives: ¿ Understand the tourism concepts and principles
Description of contents: programme
1. Introduction to tourism. 2. The tourism company and the international market 3. Consumer behavior in tourism services 4. Relationship marketing in tourism 5. Management quality of tourism services 6. Strategic and operational marketing in tourism. 7. Corporate social responsibility and ethical management
Learning activities and methodology
Classes may involve lectures, small group exercises, case analyses and discussions. The lectures will serve to establish the conceptual foundations. Practical classes are designed so that students can develop skills and abilities required properly established. Student contributions are an important part of the course. Students are expected to read assigned materials for each class; attend class, participate and contribute to discussions.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 40
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 60

Basic Bibliography
  • Kotler, P., Bowen, J. & Makens, J. . Marketing for hospitality and tourism (5th ed.). . New York: Prentice Hall.. 2009

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.