International Sustainable Tourism Management (MA)

Overview

This is the first programme of its kind in Europe to combine the expertise of two Universities that specialise in sustainable tourism. The programme provides a broad based analysis of tourism management and development issues with a specialisation on the principal issues associated with sustainability in tourism. The challenge of measures to adapt to or mitigate the impact and effects of climate change are a core element of the programme alongside the broader assessment of the environmental, economic, social and cultural dimensions of tourism and sustainability. The programme draws upon state of the art academic and practitioner knowledge in the field supported by specialist research perspectives from staff at both institutions. The programme engages with the critical issues facing global tourism in the twenty first century and strategies to address the pressing problems which tourism activity and development poses to host communities.

London Metropolitan Business School

www.londonmet.ac.uk/lmbs/

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

Normally a good Honours degree in a relevant subject. Those with relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered.

Course contents

You will take 6 core modules and a dissertation of around 15,000 words. Semester 1 is spent in London and Semester 2 in Kalmar, Sweden.

Core modules

Semester 1:

• Principles of Tourism Management
• Theory and Practice in Tourism and Development
• Research Methods in Tourism

Semester 2:

• Climate Change and Tourism
• Managing and Marketing Sustainable Tourism Destinations
• Contemporary Issues in Sustainable tourism

Optional modules include:

• Sustainable events management

Assessment

You are assessed via essays, individual and group research projects, in-class tests, examinations and a final dissertation.

Careers

Collaborative and international links

The successful collaboration between two institutions which specialise in sustainable tourism has created a unique offering that will help equip graduates for the workplace in the twenty-first century. A semester is spent in each institution where you will gain a range of perspectives and knowledge that can be applied to address problems arising in the field of sustainability.

Career opportunities
Sustainability has become an issue in western societies and its application to tourism has created opportunities in the public and private sector for graduates with skills to understand and implement sustainable strategies in tourism. Completion of the course will assist in seeking employment in this expanding area.