Bachelor of Science - Tourism Development and Management - Sustainable Tourism at Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix: Tuition Fee: $31,200.00 USD / Year (Scholarship Available)
The BS program in tourism development and management provides students with the theoretical understanding necessary to maneuver the complexities of one of the world's largest industries. A concentration in sustainable tourism allows students to hone their understanding of the key concepts of sustainability and of how these concepts can be applied to tourism destinations and development.
Students learn the dominant theories and language that make up sustainability science and the skills necessary to measure, create and implement sustainability policies in tourism destinations, from the planning to management stages of development.
Students take courses offered by the School of Sustainability in addition to courses in the School of Community Resources and Development, guaranteeing a strong foundation in the basic theories of the growing field of sustainability while applying these newfound skills to tourism development and management.
The area of sustainable tourism is becoming increasingly important. Many tourism businesses are hiring sustainability coordinators. These businesses include hotels, airlines, convention and visitor bureaus, and large attractions. Tour companies, such as those that implement ecotourism and volunteer tourism experiences, are especially interested in employees with a strong sustainable tourism background. Numerous sustainable tourism nonprofit organizations have emerged in recent years, and many government-related tourism organizations also hire those with a strong sustainability focus. Consulting opportunities are available to assist tourism businesses in developing sustainable practices as well.
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