Sustainable Business Management Focus Area:
Adventure Ecotourism
Bachelor of Science
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 and natural resources 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! The adventure tourism market is projected to grow by almost 30% in the next decade to become a 4.6 billion dollar industry. As ecotourism becomes more popular, its impact on natural resources and the people who depend on them also increases. The industry needs adventure entrepreneurs to create safe, memorable, and fun moments for travelers that are also environmentally and socially sustainable.
Program Overview
Unity Environmental University’s BS in Sustainable Business Management with a focus on Adventure Ecotourism will prepare students to be innovative sustainability business leaders in the growing adventure tourism, outdoor recreation, and sustainable tourism 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.
Career Outlook
Real business skills
Real fun
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Experiential and Immersive Coursework
Minimal Impact Ecotourism 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.
Ecoadventure Risk Management and Legal Liability
In this course, students will gain an understanding of the legal liabilities associated with running an eco-adventure tourism business and apply ethical decision-making to business planning and practice. Students will develop strategies to mitigate circumstances that may pose a risk to the public and/or environment and write a risk management plan for a proposed eco-adventure tourism business.
Understanding the Sustainable Business Landscape
This course introduces students to business with a focus on an organization’s environmental and social impact. Students will learn about the basics in corporate social responsibility, supply-chain management, finance, and non-financial reporting and accounting.
SBM With a Focus on Adventure Ecotourism Degree Requirements and Courses
The BS in SBM with a focus on 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 Sustainable Business Management degree checklist. View our full course catalog for a better look into your program, then apply online for free to get started. Join us in exploring the intersection of adventure ecotourism and environmental science to shape a sustainable and fulfilling career.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Adventure Ecotourism?
Adventure ecotourism is an exhilarating blend of adventure and environmental responsibility, where thrill-seekers engage with nature while promoting its preservation. This field goes beyond traditional tourism by emphasizing sustainable practices that protect ecosystems and support local communities. Participants embark on activities like hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and cultural experiences, all designed to minimize environmental impact and foster conservation.
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What courses will I be taking?
General Education Core: 27 credits
Environmental Professional Core: 13 credits
Elective Courses: 50 credits
Program Core: 30 credits- COMM 401: Using Social Media in a Global World
- ECON 303: Macroeconomics for a Sustainable Planet
- ENVS 101: Sustainable Solution to Globalization
- FINC 201: Business Administration: Enterprise Accounting
- FINC 401: Impact Investment for a Sustainable World
- MGMT 201: Corporate Sustainability: Frameworks and Standards
- MGMT 301: Starting Your Small Non-Profit
- MGMT 403: Global Chain Supply Operations: Greening Your Business
- MGMT 405: Achieving Net Zero through Carbon Accounting
- MKTG 301: Environmental Marketing and Branding
For course requirements and a better look into your program, view our full course catalog. Then apply online for free to get started.
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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?
Our comprehensive 120-credit program can be tailored to fit your schedule and goals! Completion time is flexible, determined by the number of credits you choose to take each term (8 terms/year) and less time with transfer credits. Without transfer credits, you can anticipate the following completion times:
- 48 credits/year: Fast-track your education in only 2.6 years
- 30 credits/year: Achieve your degree in 4 years
- 24 credits/year: Complete in just 5 years
Program Features
High Value Education: Nationally recognized for the quality of our programs delivered at an affordable price.
Social Mobility: Unity ranks in the top 15% of colleges in the U.S. for fostering upward mobility.
Sustainability Core: All programs are committed to sustainable practices, preparing you for a future of environmental awareness in all fields.
Flexible Learning: Balance work and education effortlessly by choosing when and where you want to study.
Flexible Start Dates: 8 start dates per year allows you to control your schedule
Personalized Guidance: Benefit from individualized academic and professional advising, where we are dedicated to turning your career and academic aspirations into tangible achievements.
Transfer-Friendly: Shorten your academic timeline, since we accept up to 90 credits to value your prior academic achievements.
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Last Updated on June 21, 2024