The online Master of Science in Recreation, Sport and Tourism (RST) equips both emerging professionals and those already working in the field with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to lead in a wide range of recreation, sport, and tourism organizations. Whether you’re building a foundation for a new career path or strengthening your expertise to advance in your current role, this program is designed to meet you where you are.
Delivered fully online and asynchronously, the program requires 36 credit hours and can be completed on a flexible schedule that supports working professionals. Courses are led by world-class faculty who bring academic rigor and real-world expertise into the classroom. Along the way, you’ll have opportunities to connect with peers and build a professional network that extends across the globe.
Through the online MS in RST, you’ll gain the ability to:
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Manage recreation, sport, and tourism organizations at an advanced level
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Examine social, political, economic, and environmental forces shaping the industry
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Apply theoretical and practical frameworks to real-world professional challenges
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Design and evaluate marketing strategies that drive results
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Strengthen financial planning, budgeting, and resource management skills
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Lead organizations through strategic planning and decision-making processes
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Develop effective evaluation and needs assessment practices to improve programs and services
This graduate program prepares you to think critically, lead confidently, and make a meaningful impact in recreation, sport, and tourism industries worldwide.
Program Overview
Cost
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Application Deadlines
- Fall 2025: August 11, 2025
- Spring 2026: December 12, 2025
- Summer 2026: May 15, 2026
- Fall 2026: August 12, 2026
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