Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality, MS

Program Coordinator: Bob O’Halloran (3417 Bate Building; 252-737-1604; ohalloranr@ecu.edu )

The Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality, MS program is designed for individuals interested in the tourism and hospitality profession with a focus on sustainability as it applies to economic success, social and cultural vitality, environmental conservation, and long term health. The program prepares students for managerial or regulatory positions in the profession and for relevant PhD programs.

The degree requires 30 s.h. as follows:

1. Core - 24 s.h.

HMGT 6310 - Strategic Management of Conventions and Special Events
HMGT 6400 - Critical Analysis of Food Service and Beverage Management Systems
HMGT 6410 - Strategic Management of Lodging Operations
HMGT 6420 - Current Issues and Strategies in Hospitality Management
SUTO 6000 - Principles of Tourism and Sustainability
SUTO 6100 - Environmental Systems and Sustainability
SUTO 6200 - Development and Management of Sustainable Tourism
SUTO 6300 - Policy and Planning for Sustainable Tourism

2. Elective - 6 s.h.

Electives must be approved by the program coordinator.

Comprehensive Assessment Requirement

All ECU graduate programs require students to successfully complete a comprehensive assessment. The assessment for this program includes HMGT 6420 and SUTO 6300 . These courses are considered capstones for the program.