Sustainable Business Management:
Adventure Ecotourism
Bachelor of Science
Next start date is April 3. Applying is easy and free!
Turn your love of adventure
into a career!
Do you love the time you spend outside hiking, kayaking, skiing, fishing, snorkeling, and traveling? Does zooming through a tropical forest on a zipline feel like heaven to you? Do you want to share your passion for natural spaces with the rest of the world? A career in adventure ecotourism may just be that dream job.
Make a career out of what you already love! In 2019, the global tourism industry hit a record high in number of travelers, which has had a huge impact on the environment. As a result, ecotourism is becoming a popular choice, and the industry needs adventure entrepreneurs to help create environmentally sustainable, memorable, and fun moments for travelers.
Program Overview
Unity College’s B.S. in Sustainable Business Management: Adventure Ecotourism will prepare students to be innovative sustainability business leaders in the growing adventure tourism and outdoor recreation industry. This program will provide practical expertise and professional skills to students interested in a profession that creates and manages outdoor adventures and ecological enterprises.
Program Features
+ One-on-one academic and professional advising as our world-class faculty and trained staff strive to make your professional and academic goals a reality.
+ Unity College is an accredited institution by New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
+ Experiential Online. Experiential programs are delivered 100% online with fieldwork designed with the working professional in mind.
+ Study when and where you want and finish your degree while still working full-time.
+ Make professional connections with leaders in your field.
+ Get job placement assistance. Browse our online job board and use free tools through our career services.
+ Multiple start dates. Begin your program on your time. Choose from eight year-round start dates.
+ Pursue a concentration in environmental GIS, renewable energy, sustainable business, wildlife ecology, or emergency disaster management.
+ Transfer friendly! Our staff will work closely with you to determine how coursework completed at other accredited institutions satisfies the requirements of your Unity College degree. We may accept up to 90 credits.*
* Bachelor’s degree requirements include completion of specific courses and a minimum of 30 credits of 300- or 400-level course work.
Credentials Geared for Specialization
Minimal Impact Tourism for a Sustainable World
Students learn the wide range of possibilities in the tourism industry and how to apply best practices for minimal impact on our world. They learn how to enjoy the earth and share that love of adventure with others while respecting the environment.
Communicating To Stakeholders
It is important to be able to communicate your needs to stakeholders and be able to convince those parties to support your cause. Students learn how to craft messaging that is value-based to effectively persuade stakeholders to support the cause.
Start Your Own Sustainable Business
Students learn from the successful business owner of Burts Bees, Roxanne Quimby, how to create and grow a sustainable business. As an expert in her field, Roxanne shares insight on how to be successful in a very competitive world. Students will create their own business plans under Quimby’s guidance. At the end of this course students will earn a badge that shows future employers their demonstration of skills.
Student Testimonials
Small Class Sizes
At Unity College, we believe our students are not just a number. The value of small class size intimacy is just as important to us in our distance education program as it is in traditional classroom settings. We give the benefit of creating tight-knit communities where networking can flourish. By keeping our class sizes small, our faculty can dedicate their time to providing all one-on-one guidance when needed by a student.
Degree Requirements and Courses
The SBM Adventure Ecotourism degree requires 120 credits, including 30 that must be completed at the 300 level or above. You may transfer in up to 90 credits from outside accredited institutions. For more details, browse our SBM Adventure Ecotourism degree checklist. View our full course catalog for a better look into your program, then apply online for free to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost?
Your online education should be affordable and manageable. Our team of distance education concierges will work with you through the admissions process to help you plan and pay for your degree. Learn more about the costs here.
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How fast can I finish?
It depends on whether you have credits earned from other institutions, whether you plan on taking one or two classes per term, and if you take a term off. Our distance education concierges and academic advisors are here to help you plan and stick to your educational goals. Talk to us today!
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How many credits can I transfer?
Apply online (it’s free!) and a distance education concierge will reach out to create an individualized plan for transferring your credits. You may also want to try estimating your transfer credits using Transferology.
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What courses will I be taking?
For course requirements, browse our Sustainable Business Management TOUR Concentration Checksheet or view our full course catalog for a better look into your program. Then apply online for free to get started.
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Career Outlook
Real business skills
Real fun
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Projected 10-year growth rate of business/management analyst.
Source: Burning Glass Technologies. “Labor Insight™ Real-Time Labor Market Information Tool.” Updated March 11, 2020.
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Last Updated on March 20, 2023
