Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester. 

Type of course

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Applicants from Nordic countries: Generell studiekompetanse.

International applicants: Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.

A list of the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway can be found on the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education website - nokut.no

Application code: 9199 (Nordic countries).

Course content

General value basis

• The course will relate the course themes to the value basis of respect and consideration for nature and culture.

HES and risk management              

• Internal control
• Risk analysis

Hospitality and HR management

• Motivation and guidance
• Staff development and planning

Ethical issues in adventure tourism

• Physical and mental risks
• Societal and environmental risks

Objectives of the course

Knowledge

The candidate will:  

• have knowledge of basic concepts, models and theories of general leadership management;
• have knowledge of basic concepts, models and theories related to the management of staff and guest groups in the tourism industry; and
• of HES and risk management.

Skills/abilities

The candidate will:

• be able to use management techniques and tools to motivate and supervise staff;
• be able to take responsibility and guide guest groups;
• be able to take responsibility and make decisions concerning HES and risk assessments; and  
• be able to develop and evaluate security systems, as well as make safety routines and risk analysis. 

Competence

The candidate will:

- be able to internalize their own attitudes of security and risk
  assessment as a part of business culture; and
- be able to understand the importance of incorporating such
   attitudes and culture in staff development.

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Assessment

Coursework:
- Two individual written assignments/reports
- One group presentation/report
70% attendance is required in order to take the exam.

Exam:
- Individual school exam. Duration: 4 hours, 40%.
- Individual written home exam. Duration: 14 days, 60%.

Grading: scale A -F with F for failed.

A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course