Sustainable Business Management: Tourism

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree from a recognised university.

We consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• This programme responds to the need for tourism professionals able to provide resourceful and innovative leadership to shape the future of the tourism industry
• You will learn about key aspects of tourism management grounded in the context of the sustainability and environmental issues that relate directly to the communities and ecosystems around them and across the world.
• Develop advanced business skills combined with an in-depth understanding of sustainability and the role of business in creating a sustainable future
• Study a range of modules across a variety of disciplines such as climate change, policy and governance, environment and human health taught by experts in the most pressing sustainability problems and their solutions
• Progress to careers in general management or leadership positions across all market sectors or more specialist roles in sustainable tourism

You will learn about key aspects of tourism management grounded in the context of the sustainability and environmental issues that relate directly to the communities and ecosystems around you and across the world. You will develop insights into a range of strategic management approaches and tools to address tourism impacts and develop new ways of enabling tourism to benefit people and places.

We place an emphasis on using highly topical real word case studies, along with the opportunity to engage with live projects. You will benefit from studying in a region where tourism plays a vital role in the local economy with opportunities to be immersed in the local community and explore first-hand the challenges and benefits of tourism.

Our range of optional modules from a variety of disciplines enables you to access teaching from experts in the most pressing environmental problems and their solutions. You can tailor the optional parts of your programme to your career and research interests.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship

We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone taught Masters degree (eg MA, MSc, MRes, MFA, LLM, PGCert, PGDip) or research degree (eg MPhil, PhD) with us a scholarship towards the cost of their tuition fees. These scholarships are worth 20% of the first year tuition fee for students enrolling on a postgraduate taught or research programme of study in 2025/26. Full details can be found here.

*Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.