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Master of Science
Global Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development

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Program Overview

Tourism is one of the most powerful economic, socio-cultural and environmental forces shaping our world, impacting indigenous people and their communities, visitors, industry and government. Through proper long-term planning, tourism can preserve sites for future generations and act as a tool for positive change. Help direct that positive change by pursuing a Global Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development master’s degree.

Strategize and develop viable programs for sustainable tourism and economic development projects. Through coursework and real-world projects, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of the newest tourism trends: shared service providers such as Airbnb and Lyft, the experience economy orchestrating memorable events as products, and local and global opportunities for development.

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of jobs in the industry, including tourism and economic development consultant, government specialist and tourism product developer. This program will equip you to become a global citizen and future leader in the growing sustainable tourism field.

This master’s degree program uses tourism as a catalyst for positive change in the world by focusing on sustainable economic growth, increased business opportunities and employment, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation in all regions around the world. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TIFFANY RHODES

Sample Courses

  • Tourism Economics
  • Planning for Ethical & Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Financial Concepts in Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Foundation of Consulting for the Tourism Industry
  • Global Tourism Marketing & Branding
  • Tourism Principles & Foundations

For a full course listing, visit the ¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Catalog:

Featured Faculty

Associate Professor Tiffany Rhodes, CHE
Tiffany Rhodes

Associate Professor

Rhodes’ expertise in the travel/tourism industry has led her to 35+ different countries around the world as a leader, manager and marketer of adventure travel, voluntourism, and ecotourism expeditions.

Did You Know?

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) forecasts that, by 2030, international tourist arrivals will reach 1.8 billion — a growth rate of 43 million per year.

Associate Professor Tiffany Rhodes with students on camelback in Egypt

Shaping the Future of Tourism

COVID-19 has brought the tourism industry to an abrupt halt after years of exponential growth. Assistant Professor Tiffany Rhodes looks at some silver linings and offers up some ways that hospitality stakeholders can help support a bright future for the industry:

SUPPORT TOURISM’S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE



Faculty Contact

Tiffany Rhodes
401-598-5272
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