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School of Social and Human Studies
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)
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
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)
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.
We understand how busy adults do not have time to go back to school. Now, it’s possible to earn your degree in the comfort of your own home and still have time for yourself and your family. The Admissions office is here to help you, for additional information or to see if you qualify for admissions please contact us. If you are ready to apply please submit your Online Application and paste your resume and any additional comments/questions in the area provided.
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