Overview

Graduate Opportunities

As a International Sustainable Tourism student in our two-year joint master’s degree program, you’ll spend the first two semesters at the University of North Texas and the last semesters at CATIE. All courses are taught in English.

CATIE combines scientific research, graduate education and technical cooperation to create equilibrium between conservation and sustainable production. It has strategic alliances with public and private universities, research centers, nonprofit organizations, corporations and government entities around the globe.

The master’s program provides unique opportunities such as:

Application of sustainable tourism in the U.S. and Costa Rica
Hospitality services and operational perspectives of sustainable tourism

International instruction from industry experts and experienced researchers

University of North Texas provides a wide variety of services exclusively to graduate students. The Graduate Student Writing Support office can help you with writing, and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research offers assistance with statistical research.

The travel sector is one of the world’s biggest industries. One of every 10 jobs globally comes from the travel and tourism sector, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. It’s vital for tourism development professionals to understand the interdependencies of economic benefits, environmental impacts, and social and cultural resources.

Costa Rica, which welcomes 3 million visitors a year, is a pioneer in environmental conservation and has excellent infrastructure and services. The country’s network of national parks and conservation areas, biodiversity, innovative policies and exceptional geographical location are ideal for scholars and institutions devoted to the issues surrounding natural resources and their use.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hotel and Restaurant Operations: Theory and Analysis
International Sustainable Tourism
Tourism Services Management and Marketing
Planning and Policy in Sustainable Tourism
Environmental Impact Assessment
Research Applications in Merchandising and Hospitality Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denton, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management Tourism & Leisure View 136 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Detailed professional résumé

Essay addressing your motivation for seeking a master’s degree, previous academic or professional honors, future professional goals and how this degree enables you to obtain your goals
Three CMHT recommendation forms completed by employers or former faculty members

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16404 USD / year

≈ 16404 USD / year
Out-of-State

16404 USD / year

≈ 16404 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8700 USD / year

≈ 8700 USD / year

Living costs

Denton

United States

1036 - 1920 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Credits

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Living costs

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