Master of Tourism Planning and Development

School of Social and Human Studies

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Open Curriculum Design at Atlantic International University

The Master’s degree program in Tourism Planning and Development focuses on providing students with an understanding of the basic nature and driving forces of the tourism industry. Students will learn how to implement professional level tourism planning, marketing and management.

Our program does not require every student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate their life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this program is for you.

Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at AIU? (Course and Curriculum)

Core Courses and Topics in Tourism And Planning Development:

Tourism Planning and the Environment
Tourism Planning and Development
Economics of Travel and Tourism
Marketing Communications Research
Ecotourism
Physical Geography
Cultural Geography
Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
Agriculture and Natural Resource Product Marketing
Special Interest Tourism
Conventions, Meetings and Exhibitions Management
Business Law and Ethics for Tourism and Hospitality
Statistical Methods and Applications

Orientation Courses:

Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
Organization Theory (Portfolio)
Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
Academic Evaluation (Questionnaire)
Fundament of Knowledge (Integration Chart)
Fundamental Principles I (Philosophy of Education)
Professional Evaluation (Self Evaluation Matrix)
Development of Graduate Study (Guarantee of an Academic Degree)

Research Project in Tourism And Planning Development:

Masters Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Master Thesis (7,500 words)
s Publication: Each Master of Tourism And Planning Development graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.

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