BSc. Ecotourism and Hospitality Management

The BSc in Ecotourism and Hospitality Management at the University for Development Studies combines the care of natural environments with the business of welcoming visitors. It sits within the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, reflecting its focus on sustainable tourism in Ghana. This degree suits you if you want to work where conservation and hospitality meet.

What you study in an ecotourism and hospitality degree

Programmes of this kind typically mix environmental science with business and tourism management. They look at how tourism can support conservation, how to design visitor experiences in natural areas, and how to run hotels, lodges, and travel services. The course builds practical skills in customer care, marketing, financial management, and sustainable resource use. Because the field connects nature and people, study often includes fieldwork, case studies, and project work.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is less competitive than many other degree options in Ghana. This means your WASSCE grades do not need to be at the very top for you to have a realistic chance of admission. You will still need to satisfy the university's general admission criteria, so it is worth checking the exact requirements on the UDS website or admissions office.

Where the degree can take you

Graduates of ecotourism and hospitality management typically find work in tourism boards, hotels, eco-lodges, tour operations, national parks, and conservation organisations. Some become destination managers, events coordinators, or sustainability officers in travel businesses. Others run their own enterprises or continue with postgraduate study in natural resource management or tourism.