Training goals

This program has been developed based on the strengths of Hainan University's Business Management discipline and Arizona State University's Community Resources and Development – Tourism program. It aims to enhance students' understanding and analytical skills of critical issues related to sustainable tourism, such as those of the tourism and hospitality sectors, parks, leisure and entertainment industry, and non-profit and non-governmental organizations. Graduates of this program are expected to become high-level, international and multi-disciplinary professionals with cross-cultural competence and international leadership skills. Students will need to complete about 39 credits to earn a double degree.

Core courses

Statistical and Data Analysis, Research Methods, Theoretical Perspectives in Community Development, Sustainable Tourism, Critical Issues, Advanced Tourism and Recreation Studies, and Advanced Inquiry Course