Overview

The Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality, M.Sc. program is anchored on study in four core sustainability and tourism areas: introductory, science, business, and planning and policy. Further study is chosen to fit the career aspirations of the student and reflect the "triple bottom line" of sustainable tourism: economic, environmental, and sociocultural viability. Students can also opt for independent study and/or internship experience. In addition, we have several study abroad opportunities during the summer. Given the unique and interdisciplinary nature of the degree, we have accepted students from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds.

Students will have the opportunity work with faculty who are experts in their field. There are many opportunities to work with clients or community partners on sustainability projects. Most students can qualify for a graduate assistantship and there are other funding opportunities as well.

ECU Advantage

East Carolina University offers the nation's first interdisciplinary master of science in sustainable tourism and hospitality degree. The degree was recognized as “one of the 5 best places in the world to pursue a degree in sustainable tourism” by BBC–Travel. This unique degree program allows students to customize their graduate school experience through course flexibility, internship opportunities and hands on experience in sustainability.

We have had good luck placing our students after graduation. We have students working in state tourism agencies, hotels/resorts as managers (including sustainability coordinators), NASCAR®, and in their own businesses. Many students have also gone on to pursue a PhD in top programs across the country. Students will have a support group that will do their best to help them find a job or a doctoral program after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Practices
Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management and Operations
Environmental Management for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality
Tourism and Hospitality Destination Development and Planning
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Analysis and Strategy
Tourism and Hospitality Policy and Planning
Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Practicum or Thesis.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

A personal statement describing your goals and reasons for pursuing this program

Resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation

GRE or GMAT scores (may be waived for certain applicants)

Demonstrated English proficiency for international applicants

Completion of prerequisite courses in business, economics, or related fields (may be completed prior to or during the program)

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

21812 USD / year

≈ 21812 USD / year
Out-of-State

21812 USD / year

≈ 21812 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8006 USD / year

≈ 8006 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

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