Online Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Recreation Management

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The online Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Recreation Management program is an integrated degree that includes a core providing the foundation for management of leisure enterprises. The core is enhanced by emphasis areas that direct students toward one of four specializations: tourism, recreation, events or sports.

Resident tuition | Non-resident tuition
ASU Online offers start dates every 7.5 weeks.
Class number may be less for transfer students.
Required number of credits to complete this degree.

According to both the World Tourism Organization (WTO), and the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC), the travel and tourism industry is the largest industry and employer in the world. It is also the second largest industry in Arizona and one of the top three industries in most U.S. states as well as many other countries. Along with recreation and other leisure-oriented enterprises, there is significant employment potential for graduates. Worldwide there has been tremendous growth in the air transportation sector, resorts and hotels, meetings and conventions, special events, sports tourism, state and national park visitation, commercial attractions, business and corporate travel, and the gaming and casino sectors. The tourism and recreation industries are wide-spread with employment opportunities in most communities or regions whether urban or rural. Many communities world-wide utilize tourism and recreation as economic and community development strategies.

The online degree program in Tourism and Recreation Management prepares students for professional positions in a variety of settings in Arizona, nationally and abroad. Selecting one of four emphasis areas: tourism, recreation, events or sports, the curriculum prepares students for employment across a wide variety of occupations. These areas of emphasis allow graduates to contribute to community economic and social development and positively influence quality of life both domestically and abroad. Students are able to gain professional positions in various travel, tourism, recreation, sports and related fields. Depending on a student's interest, work can be sought in the public, nonprofit, or private/commercial sectors. Graduates find employment in such diverse settings as resorts, meeting planning, convention and visitor bureaus, tour operators, events, sports enterprises, and commercial recreation businesses.

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03/11/19
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Program Summary

Total Hours:

120

Related Careers

Graduates with an ASU Online Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Recreation Management have career opportunities illustrated in the following list. Career examples include but are not limited to:

Career *Growth *Median Salary
9.9%
$46,490
7.6%
$47,680
7.1%
$97,270
4.7%
$96,720
9.4%
$127,130
10.3%
$22,620
5.1%
$110,660
9.1%
$69,100
  
$34,800

Example Careers

Graduates find employment in such diverse organizations as:

  • Resorts and hotels
  • Convention and visitor bureaus
  • Business and corporate travel
  • Transportation
  • Tour operations
  • Event and meeting planning
  • Management
  • Attractions management
  • City and state parks
  • Recreation departments
  • Sports-oriented nonprofits

Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman | Transfer | International | Readmission
Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.

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