Tourism Management

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 42.7 k / Year(s) Deadline: Feb 15, 2025
401–500 place StudyQA ranking:2465 Duration:1 year

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With strategic and ethical vision while championing sustainability, Colorado State University’s Master of Tourism Management program teaches the skills needed by future leaders of the tourism industry.  Our holistic approach blends sustainable tourism practices, strategic analysis and industry expertise based on input from our Advisory Board.
The demands and complexities of the tourism system today require a holistic approach to advanced education. We provide an exceptional educational opportunity in an interdisciplinary nine-month accelerated master’s program with an emphasis on applied and experiential learning. Our students graduate with the skills and industry connections critical to the successful start or advancement of their careers in tourism management.

Two Ways to Study

ON CAMPUS

  • CSU’s beautiful campus  provides all the amenities of a world class university in Fort Collins, Colorado, a city consistently named one of the best places to live in America.
  • Enhance your graduate school experience with interactive classroom discussion and career networking opportunities.
  • Study in a beautiful landscape known for thoughtful, progressive approaches to sustainable tourism.
  • Perfect proximity to premier tourism and ski destinations.

ONLINE WITH COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ONLINE

  • Flexibility for students and professionals anywhere in the world. • Academic content and rigor are identical to our on-campus program. • Advanced interactive online environment at your convenience.
  • Graduate with the same degree as students who study on campus at CSU.
Required Courses  
Select one of the following: 2

NRRT 523

Strategic Ski Area Marketing and Management  

NRRT 655

Tourism Marketing Concepts and Applications  
Select one of the following: 2

NRRT 524

Ski Area Finance and Investment  

NRRT 650

Financial Management in Tourism  
NRRT 600 Tourism Industry Concepts and Practices 2
NRRT 601 Tourism Quantitative Analysis I 2
NRRT 602 Tourism Quantitative Analysis II 2
NRRT 610 Natural Resource Management and Tourism 2
NRRT 615 Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation 2
NRRT 620 Organizational Management in Tourism 2
NRRT 625 Communication/Conflict Management in Tourism 2
NRRT 660 Law and Legal Liability in Tourism 1 2
NRRT 662 Global Tourism Policy 2
NRRT 671 Strategic Management for Travel and Tourism 2
NRRT 679A Current Topics in Nature Based Tourism 1 1
NRRT 679B Current Topics in Nature Based Tourism 1 1
Directed Electives 2,3 4-6
Total Credits 30-32
  • To apply, go to the Graduate School website at Colorado State University:  http://graduateschool.colostate.edu/. The code for this program is TRMG-MTM.  You will submit a processing fee of $50 directly to Colorado State University when you complete your application. 
  • One (1) official transcript from EACH university attended (if previous course work has been completed at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, transcripts are not required)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • GRE is NOT required
  • An official transcript of all collegiate work completed along with a certified translation into English.
  • Scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
  • The minimum GPA for admission to Colorado State University Graduate School is 3.0.  However, for a candidate that is a good fit for the program, an exception may be made on a case-by-case basis.
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