General information


Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Judith Turrión Prats

Trimester: At quarters

Credits: 20

Teaching staff: 

Maria Dolors Celma Benaiges
Enric Camón Luis 
Judith Turrión Prats 
Patricia Crespo Sogas 

Teaching languages


  • Catalan
  • Spanish
  • English

Skills


Basic skills
  • CB1. That students have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in a field of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects. involving knowledge from the forefront of their field of study.

  • CB2. That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and problem solving within their area of study.

  • CB3. That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of ​​study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues.

  • CB4. That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.

  • CB5. That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

Specific skills
  • CE1. Interpret the principles of tourism in terms of its spatial, social, cultural, political, labor and economic dimension and identify the types of tourist spaces and destinations and the main tourist agents that operate in them, both public and private.

  • CE2. Analyze the impacts generated by tourism in its economic, social and environmental aspects and provide innovative solutions.

  • CE3. Analyze the main political-administrative structures of tourism and interpret the legal framework that regulates tourism activities.

  • CE4. Turn an "empirical" problem into a research project and draw conclusions.

  • CE5. Apply a strong customer service orientation and handle communication techniques.

  • CE6. Evaluate the tourism potential and the prospective analysis of its exploitation through innovative management models.

  • CE7. Analyze, synthesize and critically summarize the economic-patrimonial information of the tourist organizations.

  • CE8. Direct different types of tourism entities defining objectives, strategies, commercial policies and managing financial resources.

  • CE9. Work in different cultural media, providing solutions to the different problems that arise.

  • CE10. Gather and interpret significant data to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant business issues and be able to prepare a document that allows the transmission of information or an innovative business proposal in the field of tourism.

  • CE11. Manage tourist tourist areas in accordance with the principles of sustainability.

  • CE12. Master the operating procedures of accommodation, catering and tourism intermediation companies.

  • CE13. Interpret the strategy, objectives and public instruments of tourism planning.

  • CE14. Recognize and apply information and communication technologies (ICT) in the different areas of the tourism sector.

  • CE15. Interpret a public plan in the field of tourism and the opportunities that arise for the private sector.

  • CE16. Plan and manage the human resources of tourism organizations.

  • CE17. Recognize details of the operation of destinations, tourist structures and their business sectors worldwide.

  • CE18. Understand the characteristics of cultural heritage management and be able to develop innovative initiatives for its enhancement as a tourist attraction.

  • CE19. Detect the needs for the technical planning of tourist infrastructures and facilities.

  • CE20. Communicate properly orally and in writing in at least one foreign language.

General competencies
  • CG1. Be able to work in a team, actively participate in tasks and negotiate in the face of dissenting opinions until reaching consensus positions, thus acquiring the ability to learn together with other team members and create new knowledge.

  • CG2. Be able to generate ideas and solve problems, both individually and collectively.

  • CG3. Be able to innovate by developing an open attitude to change and be willing to reevaluate old mental models that limit thinking.

  • CG4. Be able to integrate the values ​​of social justice, equality between men and women, equal opportunities for all and especially for people with disabilities, so that the studies of Tourism and Leisure Management contribute to train citizens for a just, democratic society based on a culture of dialogue and peace.

Transversal competences
  • CT1. Communicate properly orally and in writing in the two official languages ​​of Catalonia.

  • CT2. Show willingness to learn about new cultures, experiment with new methodologies and encourage international exchange.

  • CT3. Formulate critical and well-argued reasoning, using precise terminology, specialized resources and documentation to support these arguments.

  • CT4. Demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership and leadership skills that build personal confidence and reduce risk aversion.

  • CT5. Master the main applications of computer tools and new technologies for ordinary academic activity.

  • CT6. Carry out tasks autonomously with the correct organization and timing of academic work.

  • CT7. Develop the ability to assess inequalities due to sex and gender to design solutions.

Description


The TFG involves the completion, by the student, of a project, a study, a report or a work in which the knowledge, skills, competences and skills acquired are applied, integrated and developed. in the degree.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others.

Learning outcomes


  • Turn an empirical problem into a research object and draw conclusions.
  • Solve problems through scientific methods
  • Evaluate different resources for analysis. 
  • Present and defend business projects.
  • Incorporate tutorial guidelines in a critical and responsible way, as an integral part of learning.

Working methodology


Theoretical sessions MD3: Presentations on contents and methodological tools for the realization of the TFG

Guided learning

 Synchronous tutorials with the TFG tutor to guide the student and monitor the project.

Autonomous learning

MD10. Research and critical reading of articles. Students start from a working hypothesis that they will develop, following the phases of the research methodology, including the critical reading of articles.

MD11. Use of telematic resources such as e-mail and the resources of the TFG virtual classroom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The entire detailed procedure on the operation of the TFG is set out in the document of the “TFG regulations ” which is posted in the TFG virtual classroom and on the TecnoCampus website.

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Contents


  • Elaboration of a written work in any of the following modalities:
    • a scientific research project in the field of knowledge of the Degree
    • an entrepreneurial project of creating a company or an intrapreneurial project within an existing company or
    • an intervention project in a company / territory, etc. o
    • a marketing plan of a real company or a company you want to create
  • Presentation and defense of the work before a court
    • mid-course follow-up court
    • final court

Learning activities



AF7 Tutorials
AF8 Presentation of the TFG before the Monitoring Court
AF9 Presentation and defense of the TFG before the Final Evaluation Court
AF10 Search, reading and elaboration of reviews / text comments on bibliography / information through ICT / virtual platform
AF11 Autonomous work of the student to elaborate the Work of end of Degree

Evaluation system


The final grade of the TFG will be obtained from different assessments:

  • TFG tutor reports: 20% of the final grade
  • Follow-up court: 20% of the final grade
  • Final Court of the TFG: 50% of the final grade
  • Training sessions: 10% of the final grade

The entire detailed procedure on the evaluation of the TFG is set out in the document of the “TFG regulations”Which is posted on the TFG virtual classroom and on the TecnoCampus website.

REFERENCES


Basic

Amat Oriol and Rocafort Alfredo (2017). How to do research. Barcelona: Profit Editorial

King, L, Keohane RO, and Verba, S. (2007). The design of social research: Alliance

Ferrer, V, Carmona, M. and Soria, V. (2013). The final degree project. Guide for students, teachers and collaborating agents: McGraw-Hill.

Complementary

IRÍZAR I. (2012) The business plan in practice. Netbiblo