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Master of Science in Administrative Studies

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Concentration in Economic Development &
Tourism Management

Requirements

A total of 48 credits are required.

The Economic Development & Tourism Management concentration provides an in-depth examination of the economic, infrastructure/logistical, security, and research issues involved with tourism. Students are exposed to a broad range of tourism and regional economic and development issues that relate to the industry’s development and growth. The interplay of private, public, and government organizations is discussed as it relates to the development of a comprehensive tourism plan. The combination of theory and practice will prepare students to analyze tourism markets; assess area, regional, and national weaknesses and strengths; and understand security, infrastructure/logistics, marketing, and costs associated with tourism. The program emphasizes sustainable economic development via commodifying cultural and nature tourism assets.

Concentration Core Courses

(5 courses/20 credits)

  • MET AD 632 Financial Concepts
  • MET AD 642 Project Management
  • MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
  • MET AD 655 International Business, Economics, and Cultures
  • MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services

Concentration Requirements

(4 courses/16 credits)

  • MET AD 600 Economic Development and Tourism Management
  • MET AD 603 Evaluating and Developing Markets for Cultural Tourism
  • MET AD 747 Service: Quality, Delivery, and Productivity
  • MET AD 758 Eco-Tourism

Concentration Electives

(Select 2 courses/8 credits)

  • MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security, and Risk Management
  • MET AD 650 Economic Development via Tourism in the Developing World
  • MET AD 657 Economic Sustainability, Development, and Competitiveness of a Tourist Destination
  • MET AD 683 Infrastructure and Logistical Planning for Tourism Development
  • MET AD 725 Negotiations and Organizational Conflict Resolution
  • MET AD 728 Understanding and Managing Heritage Tourism
  • MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Technologies
  • MET AD 740 Planning and Operating New Ventures
  • MET AD 746 Business Law and Regulation in a Global Environment
  • MET AD 749 International Economics
  • MET AD 764 Multinational Tactics, Strategies, and Positioning
  • MET AD 767 Culture and Development
  • MET AD 769 Cultural Tourism and the Art and Festival Industries
  • MET AD 856 Market and Economic Research and Analysis
  • MET AD 860 International Advertising

Free Elective

Select 1 graduate level course/4 credit hours.

Students are encouraged to use the graduate-level free elective to broaden their understanding of numerous topics in the field of Economic Development & Tourism Management. This coursework may be selected from other Administrative Sciences offerings or Metropolitan College departments as well as from Boston University's other schools and colleges.

Note: Some computer science courses may have prerequisites.

View course descriptions for Administrative Studies.