International Sustainable Tourism M.S.

Program type:

Major

Format:

On Campus

Est. time to complete:

2 years

Credit Hours:

Make a career out of protecting the planet.

Sustainable tourism strives to meet the needs of the present tourist market without compromising the resources of future generations. This leading-edge tourism specialty balances environmental, economic, and socio-cultural benefits and concerns.

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Why Earn an International Sustainable Tourism Masters?

This program is a joint Master of Science degree in International Sustainable Tourism (MIST) between UNT and CATIE (The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center) in Turrialba, Costa Rica.

Our MIST program provides you with unique opportunities such as:

Analysis of sustainable tourism in the USA and Costa Rica
Hospitality applications of sustainable tourism
Operational and policy perspectives of sustainable tourism
International instruction from industry experts and experienced researchers

Marketable Skills

Understanding of sustainable tourism development
Application of appropriate research methods
Research presentation
Governmental strategic planning
Best practice identification and facilitation

Our MIST program provides you with unique opportunities such as:

Analysis of sustainable tourism

Hospitality applications of sustainable tourism

Operational and policy perspectives of sustainable tourism

International instruction from industry experts and experienced researchers

What Can You do With a Master's in International Sustainable Tourism?

The travel sector is one of the world's biggest industries. One of every 10 jobs globally comes from the travel and tourism sector, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. It's vital for tourism development professionals to understand the interdependencies of economic benefits, environmental impacts, and social and cultural resources. The course work will prepare you for management and leadership positions in the international sustainable tourism industry or advancement toward a doctoral degree.

International Sustainable Tourism Master's (MIST) Courses You Could Take

Examines the fundamental changes affecting the world that impact institutions and attitudes toward more sustainable natural resource management. Problems with the depletion of the ozone layer, global warming, deforestation, species decimation, coastal erosion, wetlands protection, acid rain, water pollution, solid and hazardous waste disposal, toxic air emissions, and other environmental problems of similar magnitude require changes in industry.

Comprehensive overview of the theory and application of environmental policy. Policy instruments for environmental and natural resource management are explored in an industry-based context. Explores Costa Rica’s national strategy for sustainable development and its policy implications for the sustainable tourism industry.

Examines the philosophy, concepts and attitudes prevalent in practices of sustainable tourism in global destinations. Emphasizes the social/cultural, environmental and economic elements of sustainable tourism development. The variety of ways sustainable tourism activities are organized internationally and best practices are explored.

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