OVERVIEW
The new master’s modality at CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center) is ideal for those who wish to pursue graduate studies without having to leave their jobs.
The Professional Master’s in Sustainable Tourism (MIST) combines cutting-edge research with the practical approaches of Costa Rica’s leading sustainable tourism practitioners. In this way, our graduates acquire both the operational skills needed in the industry and the scientific preparation demanded by the tourism sector.
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TARGET AUDIENCE
- Current students in business administration, hospitality management, tourism, environmental sciences, social sciences, natural resources management, environmental education, land-use management, and related disciplines.
- Professionals working in the hospitality and tourism industry, park and private reserve administration, development agencies/offices, ministries of tourism or environment, and, in general, professionals who wish to integrate sustainability into their roles.
The master’s degree can be completed in a minimum of 18 months. The credits are distributed across 6 trimesters, with a minimum and maximum of 9 and 12 credits, respectively, to be taken per trimester.
The curriculum includes 14 courses, of which MISTK 507 is offered in person at CATIE (21 days), and courses MISTK 600 and MISTK 601 have an in-person option. All other courses are trimester-based and delivered virtually.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proficiency in one of the program’s two official languages: Spanish or English
- Two letters of recommendation
Total investment: USD 10,600
Payment options: Quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments.
Scholarships:
- MIST Scholarship for demonstrated performance
- MIST Scholarship through CATIE’s National Office
- External competitive scholarships
Bootcamp GRATIS
Turismo activo con identidad de pueblo: reactivando los territorios rurales
El turismo rural activo con identidad combina actividades de aventura y recreación (senderismo, ciclismo, kayak, festivales, entre otras) con una inmersión auténtica en la cultura, tradiciones y estilo de vida de las comunidades rurales. Este enfoque fortalece el orgullo local, preserva el patrimonio cultural y natural, y genera ingresos sostenibles para los territorios.
En este bootcamp conocerás cómo este modelo se está posicionando como una estrategia clave para la reactivación del turismo sostenible en América Latina.
🗓 Jueves 29 de enero
⏰ 5:00 p.m. (hora de Costa Rica)
💻 Modalidad Virtual – acceso gratuito
Ponentes
Eliécer Eduardo Vargas-Ortega, PhD
Coordinador de la Maestría en Turismo Sostenible (MIST) – CATIE, Costa Rica
Profesor e investigador con amplia experiencia en desarrollo sostenible y turismo rural en Latinoamérica.
Hans Pfister
Cofundador y Director Ejecutivo de Cayuga Collection
Presidente de la Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo y Turismo Sostenible de Costa Rica (CANAECO)
Más de 25 años de experiencia en hotelería sostenible en Europa, Asia y América.
🎁Beneficios de participar
🎓 Certificado digital de participación
📘 Material exclusivo del bootcamp
🤝 Acceso a una red internacional de profesionales en turismo sostenible
💬 Espacio de preguntas y respuestas en vivo
🎁 Participar por la obtención de una beca de hasta el 80% para la Maestría de Turismo Sostenible
STUDYING AT CATIE, TURRIALBA, COSTA RICA
Studying in Costa Rica offers a unique educational experience: the country is a global reference in sustainability, biodiversity, and peace, making it an ideal setting for environmental learning and research. Costa Rica hosts nearly 5% of the planet’s biodiversity and has been a pioneer in renewable energy. In addition, Turrialba—home to CATIE—is emerging as a high-value educational city for international students.
Contact us:
General Master’s Information
Ariadne Jiménez
Head, Admissions Office
Graduate School
admisionposgrado@catie.ac.cr
☎️ (+506) 2558-2109
Dr. Eliécer Vargas
Coordinator, Professional Master’s
in Sustainable Tourism
MIST@catie.ac.cr
☎️ 
(+506) 8354-4010