The Master’s in International Tourism Studies at Toyo University is a graduate-level interdisciplinary program designed to develop advanced knowledge and professional competencies in global tourism management, sustainable destination planning, cultural resource management, and international hospitality industries. The program provides students with both theoretical foundations and practical analytical skills required to understand tourism as a socio-economic and cultural phenomenon, while also addressing emerging global challenges such as sustainable tourism development, regional revitalization, heritage conservation, and tourism policy planning. Through coursework in tourism economics, tourism marketing, destination management, intercultural communication, and international tourism policy, students gain the ability to evaluate tourism systems from local, regional, and global perspectives and to contribute to strategic planning for tourism-driven development in both public and private sectors. The curriculum also emphasizes research methodology and field-based learning, enabling graduates to engage in tourism research, policy analysis, and sustainable development initiatives across diverse international contexts.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
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Hakusan Campus (Main Campus): 5-28-20 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8606