About the course

The Master of Science degree in Sustainable Tourism and Protected Area Management provides students with opportunities to engage in integrated and applied research and to acquire professional skills for the study, management, administration and planning of tourism and protected areas under the overarching concept of community sustainability. In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, students must meet the requirements specified below. Students may not be admitted to both the Master of Science degree in Community Sustainability and the Master of Science degree in Sustainable Tourism and Protected Area Management.

　　Many faculty and students in the Department of Community Sustainability conduct research related to international development, often applying the ideas associated with the other thematic areas to developing country contexts. Additional departmental work in international development addresses agricultural technology adoption, nutrition-agriculture linkages, and collective action to manage commonly held natural resources. Participatory, action, and mixed methods research approaches are used extensively. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$45,994

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	East Lansing
Fall (August), 2025	East Lansing

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Michigan State University

All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.

　　Applicants must have completed a bachelor?s degree or comparable degree requirements from a recognized educational institution to apply to an MS-A program with the Department of Community Sustainability.

　　Relevant experience and strong academic credentials in the natural, physical, or social sciences are encouraged for applicants.

　　Applicants must explain in their academic statement why they are interested in a multidisciplinary degree rather than a discipline-based degree.

　　All applicants for admission are required to submit scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

　　Collateral courses may be required to overcome deficiencies in addition to the requirements for the master?s degree. Collateral course work will not count toward the master?s degree.

　　Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty to explore possible common interests and identify potential advisors.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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