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Program Information

Degree Offered

Accelerated Master of Tourism Administration (AMTA)

Program Description:

The international tourism and hospitality industries are evolving at a rapid pace. Worldwide tourism remains the globe's largest private employer, but industry consolidations and realignments are reshaping the faces of leading industry organizations.

Only the professional managers who are committed to lifelong learning will remain at the forefront of this dynamic, fast-paced industry. That's what makes The George Washington University's Accelerated Master of Tourism Administration (AMTA) Program so exciting! GW's AMTA graduate degree is recognized as the advanced credential for tourism professionals.

For more than 30 years, the GW Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) program has led the tourism industry with original graduate degree programs. You will find our graduates at the top of their professions. The Accelerated Master of Tourism Administration (AMTA) program offers the same world-class graduate education as the MTA, but is packaged to meet the needs of working professionals.

Students may develop an individualized studies program or may choose one of the two formal concentration areas below.

* The Event and Meeting Management concentration enables students to gain a practical and theoretical understanding of special events, expositions, festivals, conferences, meetings, and celebrations. Experiential learning through internships, field trips, and guest speakers is provided.
* The Sustainable Destination Management concentration focuses on the comparative advantage and competitive positioning of tourist destinations. Emphasis is placed on minimizing the negative impacts of tourism and preserving cultural and natural resources, while optimizing tourism's overall contribution to economic development in host communities.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Online

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above