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Specialized Studies Program in Tourism Development
Tourism is now one of the dominant global industries, creating $3 billion in business every day.—"Welcome to Tourism," New York Times, 26 June 2009
From traveling to organic farms in Washington State to participating in a culinary ramble through the American South, fly fishing in remote areas of Montana, visiting eco-lodges in Central America, and volunteering in poverty stricken areas of the globe—niche tourism is the most rapidly growing area of the tourism industry. In fact, tourism accounts for an estimated $29 billion a year toward the economy of the Appalachians alone.
Learn how tourism can be an effective means for sustainable neighborhood, community and regional development in your locality with the Tourism Development Specialized Studies Program. Explore the concepts and processes of market research and positioning, and how to develop your destination's brand.
Gain practical knowledge that matters
- Gain insights on the niche tourism industry from top-notch faculty
- Learn about successful local tourism initiatives
- Examine the role of tourism in neighborhood, community and rural regional development
Designed for professionals like you
This online program is designed for those interested in critical engagement with tourism development at the local and regional levels as students of social change, community administrators and organizers, and tourist industry representatives.
Specialized Studies Program Requirements
Courses may be taken individually or as part of the Specialized Studies Program in Tourism Development. Tuition for the entire Specialized Studies Program in Tourism Development is $2,100. The program application fee ($45) and textbooks are not included in the tuition fee.
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