Master of Ecotourism

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of Ecotourism will provide graduates with an in-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of ecotourism in Australia.

Ecotourism is a rapidly expanding sector of the tourism industry, with many exciting opportunities available across the sector. CSU's Ecotourism program is an articulated sequence of postgraduate courses which aim to develop students' ability to apply advanced knowledge of ecotourism operations to the management of existing businesses.

The Master of Ecotourism also draws on lessons and examples from around the world. Students study a variety of subjects in different discipline areas that relate directly to ecotourism conduct and management. The presentation of subjects is from a perspective of self-directed learning, research and problem-based discovery. Graduates will have advanced knowledge of contemporary ecotourism issues and solutions, as well as an enhanced capacity to learn and analyse.

Students develop a capacity for independent research and problem analysis and solution. Students undertaking the course will develop their knowledge and understanding through formal coursework and a program of independent reading. Their research, analytical and problem solving skills will be developed through analysis and review of research literature and completing a research project.

Exit points from the Master program are provided at the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels. This structure provides considerable flexibility allowing students to quickly gain Ecotourism knowledge and qualification they need today, and to add to their credentials at a later date if necessary.

Residential school

Some subjects in this course have a compulsory residential school requirement which requires attendance at Albury-Wodonga Campus for between two and four days duration.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.