The Finnish University Network for Tourism Studies Coordinating unit: Centre for Tourism Studies, Un

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The Finnish University Network for Tourism
StudiesCo-ordinating unitCentre for Tourism
Studies, University of Joensuu at Savonlinna
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Member Universities of FUNTS

• Helsinki School of Economics
• University of Helsinki
• University of Joensuu
• University of Jyväskylä
• University of Kuopio
• University of Lapland
• Lappeenranta University of Technology
• University of Oulu
• Sibelius Academy

• Swedish School of Economics and Business
  Administration
• University of Art and Design Helsinki
• University of Tampere
• Theatre Academy
• Turku School of Economics and Business
  Administration
• University of Turku
• University of Vaasa
• Åbo Academi University

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The Finnish University Network for Tourism Studies

• 17 member universities, established 2.12.1994
• Multidisciplinary studies in tourism
• Basic and subject studies include into the
  degree at the partner university as a minor,
  advanced studies integrated into the major
  subject in partner university
• Students submit masters thesis on tourism
  subject at the partner university, about 50 of
  the students finalize specialisation
• Post-graduate studies in tourism of FUNTS can be
  integrated into PhD studies at partner
  university.
• Research seminars, research library, publications

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Structure of studies with tourism specialisation
Master's Degree in major
Bachelor's Degree in major
With tourism related thesis in major subject
With 25 to 40 ETCS subject and advanced studies
in FUNTS as a minor
with 25 ETCS basic studies in FUNTS ( 25 subject
studies possible) as a minor
FUNTS study program is accepted at each member
university, Students include the FUNTS studies
into their degree as a minor or intergrate FUNTS
studies in their major.
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Organisation
17 member universities


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Executive board (advisory)
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University of Joensuu, co-ordinating unit
Teachers atparentuniversities
Director
Personnel
Students
Contacts with tourism industry and public sector


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Functions

• Multidisciplinary studies
• International perspective
• Interaction with tourism industry
• Multiple forms of learning

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Students

• Active students at one of the member
  universities, for basic studies no quota, to
  advanced studies 50 students are elected each
  year, application period for basic studies in
  April, advanced studies in December
• 39 PhD students of the partner universities,
  focusing their thesis in tourism
• Successful and motivated students
• Competent students graduating in a wide range of
  disciplines

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Intensive learning
- In subject and advanced studies 10-20 intensive
study periods carried out each year, 2 to 5 days
one period - each masters student takes 2-4
periods each term during 4 to 6 terms -
intensive courses take place at Savonlinna campus
or campuses of partner universities - excursions
to major tourist attractions and tourism
destinations in Finland and also abroad -
Interaction between staff, teachers, and visiting
experts and scholars
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Independent and distance learning

• Basic studies offered as web courses starting
  2006. All courses are supported by a web course.
• Web-based Learning Environment for
  discussions, guidance, tutoring, distribution of
  study materials. Homepage functions as virtual
  campus for FUNTS
• (www.tourismuninet.org)
• Literature and exams, essays and
  supervised independent work, case
  and field studies, surveys

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Research

• Developing tourism research in Finland
• Information service for tourism
• Co-ordination of research at partner universities
  and with international collaborating institutions
• Carries out Doctoral school for tourism in
  Finland
• Collaborative partner Centre of Expertise for
  Tourism
• 15th Nordic Sympoisum in Tourism and Hospitality
  Research, Visions of Transmodern Tourism,
  Savonlinna, October 19-22, 2006

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International co-operation

• Student and staff exchange (Socrates/Erasmus)
• Co-operation with International Academy for the
  Study of Tourism (IAST)
• ATLAS (Association for Tourism and Leisure
  Education) Patron Member
• North South co-operation (BRIDGE)

• NOST Nordic Society of Tourism and Hospitality
  Research
• Visiting lecturers
• Study period abroad
• International conferences and seminars
• International research projects

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Co-operation with the Industry
Distance learningCase studies
Intensive- studies with industry
Seminars
Field work
Training
Projects
Research
Relations of students and teachers to tourism
industry
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FUNTS
Information Service

• Direct use in Savonlinna
• Interlibrary loans
• Information service
• Information specialist
• Internet-gateway to tourism
• information www.matkailu.org
• Co-operation with the Finnish Tourist Board
  information system

• Public library and information service at
  Savonlinna campus library
• WTO Depository Library
• Research collection
• Over 8000 books, 40 periodicals
• Databases
• Themes in collection nature, culture,rural
  tourism, sustainable tourism, Russia and tourism

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Staff in Savonlinna campus of the University of
Joensuu

• Professor (director), senior assistant professor,
  assistant (PhD student), network co-ordinator,
  secretary of administration and secretary of
  education, information specialist
• Organisation for intensive study periods and
  courses
• Administration and co-ordination, student support
• Information service for tourism