Combined Recreation Management Program
Two degrees in five years
Instead of the standard four-year program, students can opt for the Bachelor of Science and Recreation/Bachelor of Management program, commonly referred to as Recreation Management that will earn you two degrees in five years: a Bachelor of Science (Recreation) degree (BScR) and a Bachelor of Management degree (BMgmt).
This is a unique way to prepare graduates with valuable business and management skills for careers in the growing recreation and leisure service industry.
What's required
Over the course of your degree, you will be required to take core classes in Recreation, Management, and othe related areas, such as Economics and Sociology. You will also take open electives, MGMT/LEIS electives, a full-credit writing requirement and a 15-credit hour, full semester internship.
Required classes are offered through the School of Health and Human Performance (Faculty of Health Professions) and the Faculty of Management.
Core Classes Include:
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Bachelor of Management Program |
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Human Growth & Development
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Interdisciplinary Management Mgmt Software & Technology Ethics & Social Responsibility Accounting Finance People, Work and Organizations Government Structure Marketing Professional Communication Skills Data Analytics & Applied Research Strategic Management |
The program culminates in a 14 week full-time internship placement in a recreation business or agency.
You can find our dual degree graduates employed in managerial positions in national sport governing bodies, municipal recreation departments, professional sport organizations, fitness centres, resorts and many other venues.
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