A program in adventure tourism may be comprised of team-based coursework, collaborative environments, and small group sessions. Exposure to different learning styles can give students a wide range of skills helpful to pursuing a career in tourism all over the world.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.