The Accelerated Master’s Program allows eligible undergraduate students to pursue courses within the Master of Tourism Management (MTM) degree that count towards their undergraduate degree and a future graduate degree at the same time.
To qualify for AMP, students must:
- Be an undergraduate in the Natural Resource Tourism (NRT) degree or Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (HDNR) degree
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Completed at least 60-credits
CSU’s MTM degree is one of the first of its kind. Our unique, industry-driven curriculum blends tourism and business with an emphasis on sustainability – and prepares students for a career in an exciting field. The on-campus program can be completed in nine months, while the online program can be completed on a timeline that works for you.
How does the Accelerated Master’s Program work?
HDNR or NRT students may apply for AMP once they have accumulated at least 60 credits. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Current HDNR and NRT undergraduates that meet the above requirements may submit their application at any time during the academic year. If admitted, students may begin taking AMP courses as an undergraduate.
AMP students may take up to eight credits of graduate level courses. These courses count toward both their undergraduate degree and a future Master of Tourism Management degree.
Then, students submit their application to MTM in the final semester of their bachelor’s degree. Once admitted into the Graduate School and prior to completing their undergraduate degree, students must submit a GS4 AMP Double Count Courses Form.
What MTM courses are available?
Questions?
Reach out to Kathryn Metzger
Program Coordinator
Office: Conservation House
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