3 credits

This course is for people planning careers, which require an understanding and interpretation of the relationships between economic issues and the resort industry. It will provide students with the basic tools and concepts for approaching business problems related to costs, prices, revenues, profits and competitive strategies. The course will utilize examples and case studies from the industry in order to see how theory applies to real-world business problems. The course will be of particular interest to persons who wish to pursue careers in the planning and forecasting of business development in the resort industry. It will also be of interest to persons who wish careers in the operations side of the industry and want to understand the relationship between supply, demand, prices, employment and the value of money as they apply to the daily operation of a resort. Note: credit will be given for TRM 202 or ECO 110.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the 1st year of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma Program

Offered in the following terms: 2012 Winter

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