Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Administration

San Diego State University, San Diego , United States

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# 451-500QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Tourism and recreation are among the largest and fastest growing sectors of the US economy. Increasingly diverse opportunities are available in the recreation and tourism profession. Our program provides excellent professional opportunities to contribute to the community from a business or governance standpoint. You may also choose to seek international exchange or study abroad experiences as part of your degree. You can gain experiential learning through a tremendous base of professional service settings, both local and national, to include municipal and private agencies. Students who pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in applied arts and sciences with a major in Recreation Administration at SDSU select one of three areas of emphasis in this major: The Outdoor Resource Management emphasis focuses on work in the natural sciences such as geology, biology and geography with the recreation portion stressing specific knowledge and skills important to preserving natural resources, minimizing human consumption. The Recreation Systems Management emphasis is steeped in the social sciences and students learn the knowledge required for the effective organization, administration, and supervision of recreation agencies, both public and private. The Sustainable Tourism Management emphasis stresses the cultural and ecological tourism leadership needs of new tourism professionals by emphasizing the linkages between the economic, environmental, and social (including cultural and political) spheres and involves an interdisciplinary approach involving assessment, programming, and evaluation for planning and management of sustainable tourism businesses. Career Opportunities: Outdoor Resource Management graduates are prepared for jobs in the natural environment as park rangers, naturalists, outdoor guides, interpretative rangers, natural resource managers, and outdoor programmers. Recreation Systems Management graduates are prepared for jobs in delivering leisure services in the public, non-profit and for profit recreation profession. Typical jobs include sport directors, municipal recreation directors, boysâ€™ and girlsâ€™ club supervisors and directors, special event coordinators, and aquatic or camp directors. Sustainable Tourism Management prepares students to work in tourism, recreation, cultural, natural resource, and sports settings. Graduates in this emphasis are prepared for careers as managers and directors with destination management organizations, transportation agencies, travel and tour companies, tourism attractions, leisure, recreation, and sports organizations, cultural industries, adventure and ecotourism services, and lodging enterprises.

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

IELTS

6.5+

Students should have a grade of "B" or GPA of 3.00 or higher for all secondary coursework. They need to have a minimum score of 550 on paper based TOEFL.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

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Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Administration

San Diego State University, San Diego , United States

# 451-500QS Subject Rankings

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