This innovative degree in global sustainable tourism recognizes the importance of sustainable operations in the tourism industry today, its impacts on the planet, and the increasing demand for a more sustainable approach to managing hospitality and tourism businesses.
As a student, you’ll benefit from an interdisciplinary collaboration through the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the Department of Earth and Environment of the College of Arts, Science and Education. This degree features a blended curriculum composed of the most-relevant existing courses from each department as well as a host of new courses specifically designed for the degree.
- Help protect the world’s natural and culture resources
- Acquire knowledge to help maintain the planet for future generations
- Lead through advocacy, conservation and community partnerships
“Worldwide, the impacts of tourism on the natural environment are under increasing scrutiny and demands for restraint and solutions. There is an urgent need to protect the resources that attract tourists to destinations around the globe.”
Quick Program Stats
Career—Undergrad Average Starting Salary: $54,000 (Steppingblocks.com 2024)
A dedicated career development office
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Hospitality Course Requirements
A total of 120 credits are required for the Bachelor of Arts including 60 program credits and 60 credits to meet University Core Curriculum requirements. The 60 program credits include:
See the Global Sustainable Tourism Track Sheet.
Careers in Global Sustainable Tourism
Explore various career opportunities in the field of Global Sustainable Tourism:
- Sustainability Officer
- Sustainable Tourism Manager
- Sustainability Consultant
- Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
- Director of Sustainability and Community Outreach
“This program has been an amazing opportunity. I’ve been around a lot of amazing people who care about making people and the planet happy.”Tiffany Wilches, BA Global Sustainable Tourism '23
Minors
A minor is not required to complete the BA in Global Sustainable Tourism or BS in Hospitality & Tourism Management degree. Interested students may elect a minor in an outside program if they choose to with guidance from an academic advisor.
Students from outside the hospitality major may choose to minor in hospitality in the following areas:
- Beverage Management
- Hotel/Lodging Management
- Restaurant/Foodservice Management
- Travel & Tourism Management
- Hospitality Studies
- International Hospitality Studies
For more information on coursework or applying for a minor please see the minors page.
Tuition
One of Florida International University’s main objectives is to provide you with an affordable, high-quality undergraduate education.
Our tuition ranks among the lowest in the nation and the lowest among our competitors. In fact, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine consistently ranks FIU among the top “100 Best Values in Public Colleges”—and U.S. News & World Report also recognizes FIU as a “best buy” in higher education, ranking our students among the least indebted college students in the nation.
In-state: $6,566 per year ($205.58 per credit)
Out-of-state: $18,964 per year ($617.87 per credit)
For more information about tuition, please visit the Admissions Office Cost & Aid page.
Student Hands-On Learning Experiences
Students in the Global Sustainable Tourism Bachelor of Arts program have a number of hands-on opportunities to help put what they learn in the classroom into real world practice, such as educating consumers via green teams at festivals like the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and Ultra Music Festival. They also helped salvage potential food waste at the Super Bowl.
In December 2024, students went on a study abroad trip to one of the world’s most beautiful ecosystems, the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Learn more about how students spent time living and learning about this fragile part of the world and tourist destination.
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