BS Tourism Development and Management (Sustainable Tourism) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

You are prepared to lead in one of the world's largest and fastest-evolving industries in the Bachelor of Science program in tourism development and management with a concentration in sustainable tourism. You explore resilience and sustainability concepts and learn how to apply them to tourism destinations around the globe. Coursework provides you with a foundation in sustainability science, including the theories and practices that support responsible tourism development.

Faculty: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions | Department: School of Community Resources and Development | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses PRM 120 Leisure and the Quality of Life TDM 205 Introduction to Travel and Tourism TDM 372 Tourism and Hospitality Planning TDM 458 International Tourism and Hospitality TDM 480 Sustainable Tourism CRD 202 Inclusive Community Development What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Compliance Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Event Planner Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $61,160 Learn more Front Desk Manager Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $69,250 Learn more General Manager (GM) Growth: 5.0% Median Salary: $105,770 Learn more Marketing Associate Growth: -3.7% Median Salary: $133,660 Learn more Restaurant Manager Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $69,390 Learn more TV Program Director Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $90,360 Learn more Tour Guide Growth: 6.3% Median Salary: $38,120 Learn more Travel Agent Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $50,160 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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