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Master of Food Studies and Sustainable Tourism

Chatham University

  • Pittsburgh, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 39-credit Master of Arts in Food Studies and Sustainable Tourism with a year at CATIE in Costa Rica.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Food Studies and Sustainable Tourism. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Hotel Operations Coordinator
  • Guest Services Supervisor
  • Events Coordinator
  • Hospitality Administrator
  • Tourism Officer

Curriculum

  • Thirty-nine credits over two years of full-time study: 21 credits at Chatham in Pittsburgh and 18 credits at CATIE in Costa Rica. The CATIE year builds an international network around inclusive green development and global sustainability challenges.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree with official transcripts and degree conferral
  • Course-by-course professional credential evaluation for non-US degrees
  • Programme-specific prerequisites
  • Passport copy
  • Proof of financial support for the first year.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree with official transcripts, Professional course-by-course credential evaluation for non-US degrees, Programme-specific prerequisites

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 58

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificates
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • English Proficiency Evidence If Required
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,378 USD
Application fee$60 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusEden Hall Campus
Faculty or schoolFalk College of Environment, Leadership & Management
DepartmentDepartment of Hospitality
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value39
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.