Global Management (Sustainable Tourism), MGM

Thunderbird's MGM program with a concentration in sustainable tourism prepares students for management and executive-level positions in the tourism industry globally. Offered in collaboration with ASU's Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Thunderbird's sustainable tourism concentration addresses the unique character of the sustainability revolution. The program prepares graduates to transform the sustainability practices of global enterprises in tourism development and management. The concentration in sustainable tourism opens up a world of opportunities, allowing students to take courses in sustainable tourism from ASU's Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, located in the heart of the state capital's thriving business district. Students specialize in sustainable tourism management, mastering the principles and practices of successful sustainable development in the tourism field. Together, a diverse cohort learns to integrate economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability as it relates to tourism; conduct sustainability audits for destinations and businesses; evaluate community impacts of tourism; innovate and evaluate sustainable tourism practices; and perform business planning and management. Students receive specialized, hands-on training in international business, cross-cultural relations, global political economy and regional business environments. More details: https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/masters-phd/major/ASU00/TBGMSTMGM/global-management-sustainable-tourism-mgm