Green Growth Transformation of Destinations

Unit code: BTD7004 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

Destination Green Growth aims to introduce students to the theory and practice of how tourism destinations can make the transformation into a green growth pathway. In the context of the emerging global green growth paradigm, tourism destinations are faced with opportunities and challenges to transform into a more socially inclusive, low-carbon, resource-efficient, stable economy. Through the lenses of concept, policy and practice, this unit provides students with a systematic perspective on wide-ranging and complex implications of the green growth paradigm for tourism destinations, including the entire travel and tourism value chain as well as communities in destinations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically review the key issues rising from the green growth paradigm transformation in the tourism and destination sector at both local and global levels;
  2. Advocate the importance of the green growth approach to economy and the holistic approach to destination management with creativity and accountability;
  3. Cross-examine policy and practical real-world problems by collaboratively applying theoretical and operational knowledge to assist destinations to achieve green growth transformation demonstrating leadership and ethical responsibility;
  4. Elucidate appropriate strategies for tourism destinations and industries in green growth including strategies to delink economic growth with greenhouse gas emissions, and other resource use and waste.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Essay
|
Grade: 15%
Reflective essay on core concepts and theories of Green Growth
Assessment type: Essay
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Grade: 35%
Analysis of the current green practices in a selected subsector, and development of strategies towards a greener future
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 50%
Research report - develop a green growth strategy framework for a selected tourism destination 35% and presentation 15% (Group)

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Tourism Hospitality and Events Management
BMTE | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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