About Our Degree Program
Become a future leader in recreation, sport, and tourism with our on-campus master’s program. You’ll gain valuable insights from world-class academics, collaborate on real-world projects, and build connections with alumni.
The program is flexible, letting you choose a thesis or non-thesis path and tailor your studies with elective courses that align with your interests. Most students finish in three or four semesters (1.5 to 2 years).
Emphasis Areas
- Park and Recreation Management
- Sport Management
- Tourism Management
Non-Thesis Curriculum
For more information, please consult with the Director of Graduate Studies.
Required Courses
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 501: Foundations and Current Issues in Recreation, Sport & Tourism | 4 |
| RST 504: Applied Evaluation and Needs Assessment in RST | 4 |
| RST 512: Managing Recreation, Sport & Tourism Organizations | 4 |
| RST 515: Marketing in RST | 4 |
| RST 516: Financial Management and Budgeting in Recreation, Sport & Tourism | 4 |
| RST 519: Strategic Management in RST | 4 |
| Total Hours | 24 |
Required Area Coursework
| Select one of the following courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 502: Critical Issues in Recreation Management | 4 |
| RST 520: Critical Issues in Sport Management | 4 |
| RST 530: Critical Issues in Tourism Management | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
Electives
500- or 400-level grad credit courses outside of RST chosen in consultation with an advisor for a total of 8 credit hours.
Degree Requirements Summary
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Required Courses | 24 |
| Required Area Coursework | 4 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Total Hours | 36 |
Thesis Curriculum
For more information, please consult with an advisor or view the university catalog.
Required Courses
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 501: Foundations and Current Issues in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 4 |
| Select two courses from this list: | |
| RST 512: Managing Recreation, Sport and Tourism Organizations | 4 |
| RST 515: Marketing in RST | 4 |
| RST 516: Financial Management and Budgeting in Recreation, Sport & Tourism | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Emphasis Area
| Select one of the following courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 502: Critical Issues in Recreation Management | 4 |
| RST 520: Critical Issues in Sport Management | 4 |
| RST 530: Critical Issues in Tourism Management | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
Additional Coursework
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Electives to Support Concentration Area | 8 |
| Research Methods | 8 |
| RST 599: Thesis Research | 4 |
| Total Hours | 20 |
Degree Requirements Summary
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Required Coursework | 12 |
| Emphasis Area | 4 |
| Additional Coursework | 20 |
| Total Hours | 36 |
Other Requirements
- A minimum of 28 500-level hours within the department
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
RST Graduate Handbook
The Graduate Student Handbook is designed to be a primary source of information about the program of study and the administrative policies governing your participation in the program.
