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Sustainability and Tourism (ST)

DESIGN YOUR OWN LEARNING PATH.

At the College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST), there are no set rails. You can customize your studies to match the future you want to create. Choose from 9 fundamental areas and combine subjects freely to build the expertise and career you aim for.
Start sketching your unique expertise here—discover the "Shapes of Learning" created by different combinations.

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Sustainable Society

Explore what you can achieve by combining different fields.

  • Environmental studies

    Environmental studies

    Acquire an academic foundation of the field through natural, societal, economic, and educational aspects.

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  • Resource management

    Resource management

    Study the proper management of the environment and natural resources in society, focusing on the circular society, energy, and climate change

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  • Environmental studies

    Environmental studies

    Examine the global issues of poverty and development from the perspectives of sociology, anthropology, economics, and policy studies

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Tourism

Explore what you can achieve by combining different fields.

  • Tourism Studies

    Tourism Studies

    Deepen knowledge in tourism studies from aspects such as economy, society, history, and culture.

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  • Hospitality Operation

    Hospitality Operation

    Research the future of service industry management, focusing on hotels and resorts.

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  • Tourism Industry Operations

    Tourism Industry Operations

    Gain the skills to analyze the tourism industry, and develop and market new tourism products.

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Social Innovation

Explore what you can achieve by combining different fields.

  • Regional Development

    Regional Development

    Explore sustainable development and regional design with a focus on tourist sites.

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  • Social Entrepreneurship

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Analyze administration and project management of NGOs/NPOs and social enterprises that solve social issues.

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  • Data Science & Information System

    Data Science & Information System

    Learn basic data analysis and IT skills essential to solve problems and apply them to specialized fields.

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Your Curiosity, Your Combination.

Choose from 9 fundamental areas and design a journey that only you can take.
Customize your future at the College of Sustainability and Tourism.

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ST MOCK LECTURE

Professor Kimo Boukamba

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  • ABOUT ST

    Explore the ST education philosophy and its integrated curriculum. Learn how this academic framework bridges the fields of sustainability and tourism in order to develop the skills essential for building a sustainable society.

  • CAREERS & PATHWAYS

    Explore why the world needs your expertise as an ST graduate. Hear from different organizations about why they hire professionals who can bridge sustainability and tourism to create new value for our world.

  • COMBINE YOUR STUDY INTERESTS

    Explore how combining ST's nine concentrations can expand your learning possibilities. These academic pairings empower you to tackle complex global challenges and shape a future that reflects your professional goals.

  • STUDENT VOICES

    Explore the diverse experiences of our ST students. See how their unique interests and approaches come together, each finding their own way to contribute to a sustainable future.

  • FACULTY & COURSES

    Explore the reality of deep learning through the voices of the professor and students.

  • STUDY AREA BY KEYWORD

    See how different fields connect across your undergraduate studies by a keyword.

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Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

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Tourism

  • Learn the basics of developing tourism while protecting nature.
  • Create rules and guidelines to save local ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

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Social Innovation

  • Create businesses that solve social issues like waste reduction and renewable energy.
  • Use data to suggest eco-friendly services for local communities and companies.
 
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Resource Management

Resource Management

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Tourism

  • Learn to manage local resources wisely to protect nature and culture while growing tourism.
  • Find the right balance between tourism and local life to prevent "over-tourism."
Resource Management

Resource Management

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Social Innovation

  • Build efficient business models that reduce waste and increase the value of local resources.
  • Develop new products and services that bring life and energy back to local industries.
 
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International Development

International Development

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Tourism

  • Understand how tourism creates jobs and helps people out of poverty in developing countries.
  • Design projects that use tourism to improve local education and infrastructure.
International Development

International Development

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Social Innovation

  • Gain the skills to solve social problems through sustainable business models.
  • Learn how to work with local residents to build businesses that benefit everyone.
 
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Tourism Studies

Tourism Studies

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Sustainable Society

  • Understand the impact of tourism on nature and learn how to balance growth with conservation.
  • Learn to make scientific decisions to protect the natural beauty of tourist destinations.
Tourism Studies

Tourism Studies

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Social Innovation

  • Create unique businesses using local products and culture to meet travelers' needs.
  • Build systems that return tourism profits to the community and grow together with local residents.
 
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Hospitality Operation

Hospitality Operation

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Sustainable Society

  • Learn to reduce environmental impact in hotels and restaurants through energy saving and waste reduction.
  • Gain the skills to design sustainable management systems for the hospitality industry.
Hospitality Operation

Hospitality Operation

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Social Innovation

  • Use the spirit of "Omotenashi" (hospitality) as a strength to create services that society truly needs.
  • Create local jobs and revitalize the community through high-quality hospitality services.
 
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Tourism Industry Operations

Tourism Industry Operations

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Sustainable Society

  • Create tourism models that reduce environmental stress by understanding how tourism depends on nature.
  • Learn to design resilient tourism policies that can adapt to the risks of climate change.
Tourism Industry Operations

Tourism Industry Operations

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Social Innovation

  • Solve social issues by collaborating with local companies to rebuild the regional economy.
  • Promote local charms sustainably by turning traditional products and cultural experiences into a business.
 
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Regional Development

Regional Development

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Sustainable Society

  • Learn how protecting local resources improves both daily life and tourism value.
  • Design eco-friendly transport and energy systems for sustainable city planning.
Regional Development

Regional Development

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Tourism

  • Learn how to build an attractive "Local Brand" that makes people want to visit.
  • Gain the skills to revitalize local areas through the power of tourism.
 
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Social Entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship

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Sustainable Society

  • Create "Eco-business" ideas that solve environmental issues through business.
  • Develop products and services that reduce environmental impact and help society.
Social Entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship

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Tourism

  • Learn how to turn local resources into a successful and sustainable tourism business.
  • Design business models that generate profit for the community while solving social issues.
 
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Data Science & Information System

Data Science & Information System

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Sustainable Society

  • Analyze environmental data to predict disasters and protect nature.
  • Use data to find scientific, eco-friendly solutions for complex social problems.
Data Science & Information System

Data Science & Information System

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Tourism

  • Analyze web data and tourist behavior to create plans that reduce environmental stress.
  • Develop apps and websites that provide useful, easy-to-understand info for travelers.
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