SUB 6580 - Ecotourism

(3 units)

This course reviews the foundations and principles of ecotourism, a growing part of the enormous tourism industry. The goal of this course is to develop a better understanding of ecotourism, ecological economics, enterprise accounting, and the approaches that can be used to manage resources sustainably, resolve conflicts, and create new ecotour business applications and opportunities. Ecotourism opportunities in agriculture, adventure, guiding, and destination management are discussed and explored. Skill development in research, analysis, and communication are key elements of this course.