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International Sustainable Tourism

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Tuition USD 26,798 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,996 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 2 year(s)
Delivery On-campus
Location Denton, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The International Sustainable Tourism at University of North Texas is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the International Sustainable Tourism programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 26,798 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,996 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Denton, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Sustainable Tourism programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Planning and Policy in Sustainable Tourism (3 hrs)
Examines strategic policy development and implementation as it relates to sustainable tourism development and management. Emphasis is placed on public and private policy, planning strategies and techniques, and strategic management as process in sustainable tourism development.
Environmental Impact Assessment (3 hrs)
Principles and practices of preparing environmental impact assessments and statements. Addresses how to understand the effects that projects, plans and policies have on the environment and the impact those effects have on specific resources, ecosystems and human communities.
Sustainable Natural Resource Management (3 hrs)
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.
Environmental Policies in a Changing World (3 hrs)
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.
Socio-Cultural Contexts of Sustainable Tourism Development (3 hrs)
Examines social and cultural elements that contribute to the complexity of sustainable tourism development and management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the tourist, considering the tourist-host relationship, and the socio-cultural and socio-economic impacts of travel and tourism.
International Sustainable Tourism (3 hrs)
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.

Admission Requirements

Detailed admission requirements are not specified. Common requirements may include:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)

For specific requirements, please contact the university directly.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 26,798 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,996 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 26,798 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,996 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of North Texas directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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University of North Texas

Denton, United States

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  • Language English
  • Duration 2 year(s)
  • Credits 30
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