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5th Edition of the Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management
Presentation (back to top) Event Management is a unique economic activity in our country, which is undergoing a period of both quantitative and qualitative growth but is lacking specific educational programmes. This programme, which is unique in Europe, is provided by "The George Washington University" and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona's School of Postgraduate Studies, under the auspices of the 'Escola Universitària de Turisme i Direcció Hotelera' (UAB) and Consultants in Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation (THR) It seeks to provide professionals and specialists with the know-how and technical skills to organise and coordinate any kind of event. With both a practical and applied focus, we are in a position to offer a specific educational programme in event management for the first time, with the collaboration of experts and specialists of both national and international prestige. Potential participants
Teaching methodology (back to top) This programme has both a practical and professional focus. Therefore, priority will be given to practical case studies of real situations, without ignoring their theoretical basis. Both these facets will be dealt with by our teachers, lecturers, professionals and academics, all of whom enjoy great prestige and experience in the world of event management. Contents (back to top) The programme is made up of 12 subjects: 4 compulsory and 8 optional. Participants will be able to choose those which match their interests and needs:
Qualifications (back to top) Course participants will have the chance to obtain three qualifications:
Course schedule and venue (back to top) Courses
will start on the 25 October 2004 and will finish on the 16 May 2005. Admission and Enrolment: (back to top) Students will be admitted following the order in which they registered, as long as they fulfil the requirements established by the Coordinator of Continuing Education, until there are no more vacancies. The candidates' selection criteria will be based on whether they match the profile required by this institution in both academic records and professional experience. People interested in participating in this programme, should present the following qualifications: •
Enrolment
Application Form (available on this website)
Once
all these qualifications have been examined, the candidate will be requested
to attend a personal interview with the programme coordinator.
All
application forms should be sent to the following address: By mail:
Registration Registration for this programme will be on the 6 and 7 October 2004.
Qualifications For Students holding a Spanish Degree: ·
Registration Form (which will be given by the Continuing Education Coordinator) For students holding a foreign degree: ·
Registration form (that will be issued by the Continued Education Coordinator)
Payment Conditions: In
the case of enrolment, once the candidate has been admitted, s/he will
have to pay the whole enrolment fee (20% of the total registration fee)
in one week time. This will allow him/her to book his/her place. If the
payment of the enrolment fee is not made during this period, the Continued
Education Coordinator will be entitled to select somebody else for the
place.
Cancelling your
registration: All students will
be entitled to a refund of the registration fee (excepting enrolment fee)
as long as this demand is justified and made with 15 days' notice before
the beginning of the program. The refund must be requested by writing
a letter to the Continued Education Coordinator.
Teaching Staff (back to top) · Alfred
González · Alice
Couway · Carles
Bartolomé · Daniel
Blabia · Eric Mottard
· Eulàlia
Amat · Francisco
Ruiz Mañas · Gerda
Priestley · Javier
Heras · Joan Salvà
· Juan Carlos
Peralta · Pilar
Orenes · Reyes
García · Rossano
Eusebio · Víctor
Giménez · Tomás
Carrión · Tomás
Navarro · Vanessa
Peris · Xavier
Verge Speakers · Carlos
de Sebastián · Carmen
Carles · Eugenia
Carreras · Isabel
Muñoz · Jaume
León · Josep
Mª Pons · Marc Caballé
1st Edition of the International Postgraduate Course in Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism
Presentation
Presentation In partnership with the Natura Foundation and with the support of the International Ecotourism Society, the University School of Tourism and Hotel Management offers this postgraduate course with a teaching programme adapted to the needs, expectations and reality of ecotourism and sustainable tourism. This programme was conceived from an international perspective, and while it concentrates on Spain and Europe, the experience of other countries and continents with an extraordinary cultural and natural heritage, such as Latin America is also considered. Ecotourism has been a rapidly expanding segment of the tourism market for the last few decades. Modern society is displaying sensitivity and a growing interest in the environment while the paradigm of sustainability is ever present in tourism activity. Sustainable tourism, which is economically feasible and respects the environment and culture of tourist destinations, while benefiting both tourists and host societies is the future of tourism - in fact it is the only type of tourism possible. Besides, factors which determine the sustainability of tourism in general, such as the introduction of environmental and social criteria in tourism establishments and their management will be demanded and taken for granted by conventional tourists. Ecotourism is quality tourism, which attracts a sensitive, active and refined clientele, and focuses especially on welcome areas. This contributes to the conservation of natural and cultural resources that make such tourism possible as well as the development of local communities. International interest in ecotourism was reflected by the declaration of 2002 as the International Ecotourism Year, overseen by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Tourism Organisation, as well as the World Ecotourism Summit held in Quebec that same year. Aims The course has the following specific learning aims: · To acquire a deep insight into the concepts "ecotourism" and "sustainable tourism" as well as the ecotourism and nature tourism markets around the world: structure, products, participants involved in supply (tour operators, companies, public institutions) and demand (customers and ecotourists). · To develop the skill to identify environmental and cultural resources in an area with a view to developing ecotourism facilities and products. · To understand the aims and operation of protected wildlife areas as tourist destinations, to identify problems associated with tourists' presence and to learn visitor management and control strategies. · To acquire analytical tools and knowledge of the environmental management of tourism such as the assessment of environmental impact and tourism areas' physical, psychological, social and economic capacity. · To get to know existing types of management tools: their aims, features, obtainment and application procedures, for the environmental improvement of tourism facilities and amenities. · To understand the social dimension of ecotourism and the role of local communities in its definition and management. Course participants University degree holders and tourism industry practitioners and specialists interested in the creation and promotion of ecotourism products or in the management of tourism trends in fragile yet valuable natural areas, as well as the greening of tourist facilities and amenities. Teaching methodology The programme is classroom based. Theoretical, conceptual and instrumental content is combined with its practical application, culminating in the organisation of field trips. The field trips are
an especially important part of the course because ecotourism is participative
and active, as well as being closely related to the environment, land
and local communities. There are four field trips during the course. Facilities Classes will be held at the 'Escola Universitària de Turisme i Direcció Hotelera', on the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona campus. The classrooms are soundproofed and fitted with modern teaching materials (projector, OHP, VCR, TV monitor, etc.) and computer facilities are available to students. There is also access for the physically charged. Other resources at the UAB campus will be available to participants such as the UAB student card, library access and discounts on services, etc. Course content
Qualification · International Postgraduate Diploma in Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism awarded by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona on completion of the whole programme. · Attendance certificates awarded by the UAB Postgraduate School for participants who take one or more individual modules as specialised courses. Teaching staff Academic Staff Dr. Joan Carles
Llurdés (EUTDH-UAB)
Montserrat Iniesta
(Director of the Wine Museum) Coordination Dr. Xavier Campillo, In charge of consulting and lecturer at EUTDH. E-mail: xavier.campillo@campus.uab.es Course schedule 22 November 2004 to 14 March 2005. Hand-in date for final projects: June or September 2005. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 17:00 to 21:00. Course Venue Escola Universitària
de Turisme i Direcció Hotelera Course Access and Enrolment Pre-enrolment period: 1 June - 15 October 2004 (this can be done on this webpage). Course access is on a first come first serve basis, provided that all the Continuing Education Coordinator's academic requirements are met, until all places have been filled. Formal registration:
8 and 9 November 2004.
This data will only be used by l'Escola Universitària de Turisme i Direcció Hotelera. Your confidentiality is guaranteed and you are allowed to modify your details or have them annulled. You could also send the following form to: Coord.
Formació Continuada.
Escola Universitària de Turisme i Direcció
Hotelera. Vila Universitària. Campus de la UAB. 08193 Bellaterra-Cerdanyola
del Vallès (Barcelona), Spain.
Course fees and loans* International Postgraduate in Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism: € 3,150 Specialised courses: consult fees Once admission has
been granted, the 'pre-enrolment fee (20% of full fees) should be paid
within a week. This will give the candidate the right to
a place on the course. Should this fee not be paid within a week, the
continuing Education Coordinator reserves the right to award the place
to another candidate. * L'Escola Universitària de Turisme i Direcció Hotelera has a loan system available for students on this programme. Practitioners belonging to l'Associació Catalana de Municipis i Comarques, la Federació de Municipis de Catalunya or l'Oficina de Promoció Turística de la Diputació de Barcelona will be entitled to a discount in course fees.
Course participants will be registered at EUTDH's masters and postgraduate students' jobshop. Information Escola
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