Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Global Management (MGM) with a concentration in Sustainable Tourism is a graduate degree program offered by the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. This program prepares students for leadership roles in the global tourism arena, equipping them with the skills needed to transform global enterprises and adopt sustainability practices.

Program Description

The MGM in Sustainable Tourism is designed for students interested in working in sustainable tourism, hospitality, travel, and related fields. The program addresses the unique character of the sustainability revolution, preparing graduates to transform the sustainability practices of global enterprises in tourism development and management. Students specialize in sustainable tourism management, mastering the principles and practices of successful sustainable development in the tourism field.

At a Glance

• College/School: Thunderbird School of Global Management
• Location: Downtown Phoenix
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Degree Requirements

• 49 credit hours
• A foreign language exam
• The required capstone course (TGM 597)
• Required Core (3 credit hours): TAM 582 Communicating and Negotiating in a Dynamic Global World (3) or TGM 506 Communicating and Negotiating Across Cultures (3)
• Concentration (12 credit hours):
  • CRD 569 Advanced Tourism and Recreation Studies (3)
  • TDM 520 Sustainable Thinking in Tourism I (3)
  • TDM 521 Sustainable Thinking in Tourism II (3)
  • TDM 540 Sustainable Food Management in Tourism (3)
  • TDM 570 Sustainable Tourism (3)
• Electives (12 credit hours)
• Other Requirements (21 credit hours): Foreign language, TGM 515 Navigating Global and Regional Business Environments (3), TGM 517 Global Accounting and Financial Management (3), TGM 545 Global Leadership and Strategy (3), TGM 557 Global Marketing and Data Analytics (3), TGM 586 Global Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business (3), TGM 596 Thunderbird Experiential Practicum (6)
• Culminating Experience (1 credit hour): TGM 597 Thunderbird Personal Leadership Development (1)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements
• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any subject from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program
• Required to submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume
  • Essay response to application question
  • One professional or academic reference
  • Interview
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Global Opportunities

Students in Thunderbird's MGM program have unique opportunities to apply and hone their learning in international settings. Experiential learning exposes Thunderbird students to actual problems faced by leaders of multinational businesses and governmental or nonprofit organizations that operate on an international level.

Career Opportunities

Graduates enter their profession ready to oversee initiatives in research, development, implementation, execution, and evaluation of sustainable tourism plans for businesses and destinations. They are prepared for today's complex and exciting global economy at the top of organizations that operate across borders, and they join a global network of Thunderbird alumni who hold leadership positions in global organizations worldwide.

Career Examples

• Business continuity planner
• Environmental economist
• Environmental restoration planner
• Quality control system manager
• Sustainability specialist
• Transportation manager
• Urban and regional planner