Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development
Develop your expertise in the strategies of planning and the role of sustainable development in the tourism industry with this course.
Online
15 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ online course is designed to develop a platform for the students to discuss about the development strategies and the challenges faced in the planning involved in the field of tourism. The course also focusses on the significance of sustainable development and other economic aspects. This massive open online course is provided by Swayam in collaboration with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC).
The instructor for this core course in the humanities and social science domain is Dr. Prashant Kumar Gautam, a professor of Tourism at the Panjab University. This postgraduate level course is conducted online through a series of videos, lectures, and discussions. The students of this program will gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of planning and development through the course modules.
The ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ online certification program enables students to receive a course certificate and credit points after completing the course and assessments according to the eligibility standards.
The Highlights
- Online mode
- Free training
- Fifteen weeks
- Core course
- Academic faculty
- Postgraduate level
- Course certificate
- Credit points
Programme Offerings
- Online Classes
- Course Modules
- videos
- Lectures
- Weekly Assignments
- Final Exam
- Books
- references
- E-Certififcate
- Credits
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Panjab University |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualifying details
The learners in this course will get the ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ certification by Swayam after completing the course of study and the exams with a minimum of 30% in the internal assessments and 70% average in the final exam.
What you will learn
The ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ certification syllabus is structured with modules with the objective of delivering the students insights on sustainable planning for the development of the tourism industry. Students will get to know the conceptual basis of the various intricacies and stages of tourism planning. The course will also focus on the implementation of tourism planning concepts on different tourist places and biogeographical spots in the Indian context.
Who it is for
The ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ online certification course is designed for the students and research associates working in the field of tourism and development. It is also directed at the postgraduate students of humanities and social sciences.
Admission Details
The admission for the ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ online course is done by registering for the course online as per the following steps,
Step 1:Find the course page using the link
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_hs26/preview
Step 2: Click on the ‘Sign-In/Register’ option.
Step 3: Fill in the details on the registration form.
Step 4: Join the course.
Application Details
The registration form for the ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ certification course should be filled with the Swayam account details of the candidate if they already have one, or they can create a new account. The students can also join the program using their valid Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account IDs.
The Syllabus
- Introductory Video
- M01- Levels, type, and process of planning
- M02- Conceptualisation, Background Analysis, In-depth Research and Analysis Phase
- M03- Tourism project feasibility study
- M04- Synthesis phase and preparation of statements in Destination planning
- M05-Policy making bodies in India
- M06-Involvement of Local community in tourism Development
- M07-An outline of L K Jha Committee, 1963
- M08-National Tourism Policy, 1982
- M09-Destination Development and its components
- M10- National Action Plan on Tourism, 1992
- M11- The latest policy document on tourism
- M12- Tourism Planning at International, National and State Level
- M13- Tourism and Five-year plans in India
- M14- Objective Setting, Goal setting, Strategy setting and Plan writing
- M15- Techniques of Plan Formulation
- M16- Planning for tourism Destinations
- M17- Tourism planning, significance, Constraints, Grey areas and Scope
- M18- Destination Life-Cycle Concept
- M19- Sources of Funding, Incentives & Concessions extended for tourism Projects
- M20- Economics of Tourism
- M21- Positive and negative impacts of tourism (environmental, economic, socio-cultural).
- M22- Concept of mass tourism
- M23- Emergence of alternative tourism, conventional versus alternative tourism
- M24- Mass vis-à-vis selective tourism.
- M25- Synergism between tourism promotion & nature conservation
- M26- Environment and tourism – areas of conflict, symbiosis, and synergy
- M27- Tourism in various bio-geographic realms and specific situation of environmental concern.
- M28- United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) Agenda 21
- M29- Sustainable Development: Historical Background
- M30- The Nature and Scope of Sustainable Tourism
- M31- Towards a New Approach to Sustainable Tourism Management
- M32- Global Warming and Sustainable Development
- M33- Environmental Dimension
- M34- Economic Dimension
- M35- Social Dimension
- M36- Sustainable Tourism Development-Guiding Principles for Planning and Management
- M37- Empowering Community through tourism
- M38- Community based tourism
- M39- Ecotourism
- M40- Future of Sustainable Tourism
Evaluation process
- The end-term proctored exam is needed for the certification in the ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ course and the students have to register and write the exam from the allotted exam centers.
- The students of this course will have to score at least 70% to pass this certification exam.
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College Infrastructure
The college infrastructure of this college is very good. You can get facilities that you want within the campus of panjab university. The college is itself is an overall sector so you get all the amenities that you want.
Instructors
Panjab University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
You don’t need any prior knowledge.
The course can be completed in fifteen weeks.
The course is provided by Swayam.
You will have to get 30% marks.
You will get four credit points.