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Get ready to contribute to shaping an innovative future for tourism, emphasizing sustainability in our evolving global landscape. Develop expertise to apply your capabilities across public, non-profit, and private sector organizations.
The Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism centers on tackling pressing worldwide sustainability issues. As post-pandemic realities reshape the industry, professionals are required to build sustainable tourism frameworks for strategically managing eco-conscious operations.
How you'll develop
Gain insight into tourist psychology, consumer behavior, and their impact on sustainable tourism demand and systems.
Understand the ever-changing global social, cultural, environmental, economic, and political landscapes where sustainable tourism operates.
Analyze and explain sustainable tourism structures, operations, and sector relationships both in New Zealand and globally.
Comprehend New Zealand's sustainable tourism development requirements stemming from Treaty of Waitangi commitments.
Choose and implement suitable research methodologies to address specific sustainable tourism problems.
Operate effectively within New Zealand's bicultural framework for sustainable tourism planning.
Assess and implement tourism development strategies using policy and planning frameworks.
Uphold professional ethical standards and conduct.
Show awareness of gender, cultural, and equity considerations.
Career pathways
Employment opportunities exist with commercial enterprises, iwi businesses, local authorities, and organizations like the Department of Conservation.