Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism
Travel & Tourism
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain skills and knowledge to address global sustainability challenges in the tourism sector, preparing for roles in public, private, and non-profit organisations, and focusing on sustainable tourism systems, operations, and strategic management.
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand sustainable tourism demand and systems
Analyse tourist behaviour as consumers and the impact this has on sustainable tourism demand and operations.
Apply evidence-backed research to sustainable tourism
Utilise lessons and insights from leading tourism researchers to address real-world challenges in the industry.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism prepares graduates for roles in the rapidly changing tourism sector with a strong focus on sustainable management and planning. Students will understand tourists as consumers, learn through research and industry connections, and develop expertise in tourism products, structures, and operations both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. Bicultural context, industry partnerships, and an evidence-based curriculum underpin the programme, equipping graduates to work with a range of stakeholders including iwi-owned operators and government agencies.
Course Content
- Understanding of tourists as consumers and sustainable tourism demand
- World-leading research from active tourism researchers
- Study of tourism products, structures, operations, and interactions
- Bicultural planning and development (Aotearoa New Zealand contexts)
- Strategic management of sustainable tourism operations
- Guest lectures, field trips, and creative projects with industry experts
- Compulsory disciplines: Land, People and Economies; Society, Culture and Environment; Introduction to Tourism; Introduction to NZ Government and Public Policy; Leisure Industry Leadership; Research Methods; Principles of Management; Sustainable Futures; Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation; Sustainable Tourism Systems; Business and Sustainability; Practicum Experience; Sustainable Tourism Planning and Management.
- Electives including Māori Studies (Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Nga Tikanga Maori, Whakatakoto Kaupapa), Heritage Interpretation, Recreation and Tourism in Protected Areas, Project Planning and Policy
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Commercial tourism operatorIwi-owned tourism enterpriseDestination management organisation staffLocal government tourism rolesAgency roles (e.g., Department of Conservation)Non-profit sector positions in tourism
Build skills in these industries
Tourism
