Sustainable Hospitality Management California State University Monterey Bay

Overview

The Sustainable Hospitality Management programme at California State University Monterey Bay offers a forward-thinking approach to the tourism and service industries. Students engage with a curriculum that blends core business principles with a deep commitment to environmental and social responsibility in a global context.

This degree is built upon the unique "sustainability plus" framework, which evaluates business success through five distinct lenses: People, Ethics, Equity, Planet, and Profit. By moving beyond traditional models, the course ensures that graduates are equipped to handle the complex challenges facing modern hospitality organisations.

Participants can choose to specialise their studies by selecting a concentration in either Sustainable Ecotourism Management or Sustainable Hotel, Resort, and Event Management.

Why Sustainable Hospitality Management at California State University Monterey Bay?

The university provides a distinctive educational setting that integrates local and regional perspectives with international industry standards. Students benefit from a curriculum that covers essential areas such as information technology, marketing, and strategic operations management.

A key feature of the experience is the mandatory hospitality internship, which provides invaluable hands-on knowledge in professional settings. This practical component ensures that students can apply theoretical concepts to actual business challenges before they enter the competitive job market.

The programme also culminates in a senior capstone project focused on strategic management. This intensive final module allows students to synthesise their learning and demonstrate their expertise in managing sustainable hospitality ventures effectively and ethically.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 6450 per year
• National fee: USD 6450 per year
• Local fee: USD 6450 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Finite Mathematics
• Precalculus
• Calculus I
• Business Statistics
• Statistics
• Macro Economics
• Micro Economics
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Business Law
• Business Analytics Fundamentals
• Business Ethics in Action
• Bus Milestone Experience
• Strategic Management for Sustainable Hospitality
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Interpretation and Outreach
• Sustainability Systems
• Infrastructure Systems: Past, Present and Future
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Service Marketing
• Marketing Research
• Global Marketing
• Management of Nonprofit Organisations

Careers with Sustainable Hospitality Management

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of "green" jobs within the global business and tourism sectors. The degree provides the necessary foundation for leadership roles in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and eco-recreation facilities that prioritise environmental stewardship.

Career opportunities also extend to the management of festivals, major events, and attractions where sustainability is a core operational requirement. Additionally, the focus on ecotourism prepares students for specialised roles in nature-based travel and sustainable community development projects.