The Bachelor’s Degree Outdoor Recreation Management analyzes links between leisure, outdoor natural environments, physical activity, sports, comfort, risk, and safety. It covers planning and management techniques for diverse outdoor recreational settings and explains how economic, social, environmental, and global development influence the future of the industry. The degree also overviews sport-related tourism, adventure travel, and leisure management.
The program is delivered via distance learning and is described as 100% based on textbooks. Students complete 130 academic credits, including 40 credits in general education (which may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) and additional credits focused on Outdoor Recreation Management. The admission criteria include being an adult over 23 years of age.