The Master of Science Sustainable Tourism programme will enable students to better understand how to protect and exploit fragile socio-economic resources. They will examine international best practice and learn how to shape new sustainable futures. Key issues such as ecotourism, challenges to implementing sustainable practices in tourism, slow tourism with a focus on rural, wellbeing and wellness travel will be covered.
The sustainability agenda, and change management will also be explored, and the course will develop the student’s theoretical knowledge of models and concepts applicable to real world scenarios.
Tourism Concepts and Issues
Current Practices in the Visitor Economy
Research Methods for the Services Sector
Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable Tourism Major Project
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following:
- A second lower class Bachelor's degree (any discipline) OR
- Other qualifications or appropriate experience recognised as being the equivalent of an honours degree
Note: All applications are subject to University approval.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
Pearson PTE 52 (no element lower than 51)
Cambridge English Test Advanced – 170 (no element below 160)
Pass the MDIS English Placement Test
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
Equivalent
Full-Time
12 Months
Part-Time
18 Months
Fees & Structure (Local)
Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
Full-time | S$20,790.00 | S$700.00 - S$1,468.00 |
Part-time |
Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
Full-time | S$25,272.00 | S$600.00 - S$2,345.00 |