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Interested in saving the planet through preserving tourism destinations? Interested in gaining knowledge and experience in two countries while earning a graduate degree? Well, this degree is for you!
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.
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.
CATIE combines scientific research, graduate education and technical cooperation to create equilibrium between conservation and sustainable production. It has strategic alliances with public and private universities, research centers, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and government entities around the globe.
The UNT-CATIE joint master’s degree is the first of its kind in the U.S. In this two-year program, you will spend the first two semesters at UNT and the last two semesters at CATIE in Turrialba, Costa Rica. All courses are taught in English.
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
The course work will prepare you for management and leadership positions in the international sustainable tourism industry or advancement toward a doctoral degree. You will gain insight and experience from policy and operational perspectives, including comprehensive knowledge of hospitality management.
Program Learning Objectives
Upon graduating with a Master of Science in International Sustainable Tourism, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate, apply, and assess knowledge of theoretical constructs pertaining to international sustainable tourism.
- Demonstrate the principles of critical thinking and decision-making when evaluating complex issues within international sustainable tourism.
- Identify operational and policy aspects of international sustainable tourism.
- Apply the processes involved in international sustainable tourism research.
- Demonstrate professionalism, communication, and leadership skills needed for (1) operations or policy positions in international sustainable tourism, and/or (2) advancement toward a terminal degree.
Marketable Skills for MS in International Sustainable Tourism
- Understanding of sustainable tourism development
- Application of appropriate research methods
- Research presentation
- Governmental strategic planning
- Best practice identification and facilitation
所屬院系
進入哪個院系學(xué)習(xí)？ College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism
中國學(xué)生入學(xué)要求
課程信息
學(xué)制：全日制(36 學(xué)分)
學(xué)費：US$15,988.00 (￥ 101,714) /年
開學(xué)時間：2022八月23日, 2022八月22日
申請截止日期：15-Jun-22
留學(xué)地點：College of Merchandising, Hospitality and TourismChilton Hall 331, 410 S. Avenue C,DENTON,Texas,76203, United States
滬ICP備18048269號-1 
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