Overview

Graduates of the Natural Resource Tourism - Natural Resource Tourism major at Colorado State University possess technical skills in problem solving, systems planning, integrative team decision making, quantitative analysis, oral and verbal communications, and computer operations.

Students will demonstrate:

Written and oral communication skills, with a focus on writing skills. Student writing and speaking will embody characteristics that represent attention to high quality communication skills, including substance of the issue addressed, organization of the paper or presentation, mechanics, and evidence.

Research and analytical skills. These skills will include the ability to generate a problem statement, associated research questions, data acquisition methodologies, synthesis of related information and the development of management implications and conclusions.

Planning skills. These will involve an ability to implement the planning process, including setting goals and objectives, acquiring relevant background information, synthesizing information, conceptualizing ideas, constructing alternative courses of action, making recommendations and considering ways of evaluating decisions.

Potential Occupations

Graduates primarily work in a variety of private commercial tourism and recreation enterprises. Competition can be intense for full time/permanent positions in highly attractive natural resource locations, although ample opportunities exist to gain experience through seasonal/temporary and volunteer work.

Participation in a high quality, pre-approved internship is required for the degree. Graduates who go on for advanced studies can attain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels.

Career opportunities available to graduates in the global and natural resource tourism concentrations include, but are not limited to: retail relations manager; social media planner; convention sales coordinator; marketing/public relations specialist; trip counselor; travel account manager; food and beverage supervisor; small tourism enterprise/ecotourism owner/manager; regional sales director; account executive; director of trail development; tourism planner; travel pricing and demand analyst; concession specialist; marketing/sales manager; conference/meeting/event planner; resort services director; member relations director; purchasing manager; camp and nature center director; tourist information center manager; sustainable energy director.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Aspects of Natural Resource Management

Tourism Promotion

Tourism Planning

Tourism Event and Conference Planning

Tourism Impacts

Starting and Managing Tourism Enterprise

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

After this date, applications for admission are considered on a rolling basis and scholarships may not be available.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Natural Resource Management Tourism & Leisure View 366 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete application file consists of the Common App, which you will submit online, and the supporting materials listed below. You can submit these items in any order, and we will review your application once we receive all the required items.

Application fee or waiver

Personal statement, AKA, essay

Transcript(s): If a record is not in English, a certified literal English translation must accompany the official transcript.

Immigration documents

English proficiency scores

Letter of recommendation

Test scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Out-of-State

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13774 USD / year

≈ 13774 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Students will demonstrate:

Potential Occupations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Collins

Funding

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