TMGT 4021: Graduating Seminar
Students complete an independent project that integrates knowledge acquired in the Bachelor of Tourism Management program and present the project in a professional written document and formal oral presentation.
Learning outcomes
- Increase self-direction, imagination, and creativity through identifying a tourism topic of individual interest and developing and carrying out a strategy to understand it better.
- Improve traditional and electronic research skills through gathering secondary information.
- Develop analytical, synthesizing, and writing skills by reporting and integrating the results of secondary research.
- Hone communication and leadership skills through sharing project progress with peers.
- Build advanced organizational and writing skills by creating a written project product.
- Advance public speaking skills by presenting project outcomes to peers.
- Hone skills of critical thinking, critique, and peer mentorship by reflecting and commenting on others’ project proposals and outcomes.
Course topics
- Course Introduction
- Selecting a Research Topic
- Conducting a Literature Review
- Understanding Evidence
- Overview of Methodologies
- Overview of Methods
- Understanding Ethics in Tourism Research
- Understanding Social Theory in Tourism Research
- Structuring the Formal Presentation and Final Research Project Report
- Reference Style
Required text and materials
There is no required textbook for this course.
Assessments
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the Mandatory Final Project.
| Assignment 1: Literature Review | 15% |
| Assignment 2: Methods | 5% |
| Assignment 3: Methodology | 5% |
| Assignment 4: Social Theory | 5% |
| Assignment 5: Ethics | 5% |
| Assignment 6: Research Proposal | 25% |
| Assignment 7: Formal Project Presentation | 5% |
| Mandatory Final Research Project Report | 35% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
