Tourism Management (M.T.M.)

Overview

The Master of Tourism Management degree prepares future leaders in outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism for roles in destination and recreation management, operations, marketing, events, entrepreneurship, and hotels and resorts. The degree can be completed in nine months or on a customized timeline. The MTM program provides industry connections, experiential learning opportunities, critical skills, and current content essential to the successful start or advancement of a career in tourism. The industry-driven curriculum focuses on interdisciplinary business approaches involving sustainability, strategic analysis, and current industry topics.

Master of Tourism Management (MTM)

Next Steps

• Contact your department representative or request more program information.
• Check out department requirements and resources from your department’s website.
• This program is offered online at a distance; resources for distance students are available through the CSU Online website.
• When you’re ready to take the leap, start your application.

Accelerated Master’s Program

Earn your master’s degree in less time and at a significant cost savings. Visit our Accelerated Master’s Program webpage to learn about your eligibility for this AMP. Contact your department representative to learn about the application process.

Requirements

Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog. Please contact your department representative with program-related questions.

Student Employment

The Master of Tourism Management degree employs an approach that prioritizes experiential learning and industry engagement over conventional thesis-based study. While research methodology is integrated throughout the curriculum, our degree emphasizes applied, hands-on education. Consequently, graduate teaching assistantships and research assistantships (GTA’s and GRA’s) are infrequently available to MTM students.

Financial Aid

• Financial aid resources available through the Office of Financial Aid website.
• Your department may have financial aid options available and please check our financial resource section for additional opportunities.