Adventure Tourism
The Adventure Tourism minor provides students with specialized knowledge in the tourism and hospitality industry, with an emphasis on the design, management, and operation of adventure experiences. Through an integrated curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with practical training, it promotes engagement with local communities, the conservation of natural resources, and the economic development of destinations, while fostering respect for nature and local cultures.
In the context of the growing adventure tourism sector, this minor prepares professionals to develop experiences that contribute to environmental conservation and the well-being of local communities. Ecuador, with its extraordinary natural and cultural diversity, offers an exceptional setting for this training, strengthening the leadership of its graduates and positioning the country as an international reference in adventure tourism.
To enroll in the courses of the minor, students must meet the following prerequisites and follow the suggested sequence:
CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDITS |
PREREQUISITES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | |||
HSP 1003 |
Introduction to Tourism |
3 |
|
HSP 3020E |
Tourism & Community |
3 |
ESL 0006 English Level VI |
HSP 3021 |
Adventure Tourism Operation |
3 |
|
HSP 3022 |
Sustainable Management Strategy |
3 |
|
| Elective Course Choose one course from the following list: |
|||
ECL 1001 |
Ecology & Biodiversity Ecuador |
3 |
|
ECL 2101 |
General Ecology |
3 |
BIO 1102 General Biology +Lab |
ECL 2002 |
Ecosystem Ecology |
3 |
BIO 1102 General Biology +Lab |