Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management and Policy (Program and Event Management Option)

University of New Hampshire - Durham Campus

USA,New Hampshire

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 35,290/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, New Hampshire

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1866

Total Students: 15,400 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

105 Main St, Durham, NH 03824, United States

Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management and Policy (Program and Event Management Option)

Program Overview

This option prepares students for managerial positions in commercial, public, and nonprofit organizations that provide recreation and leisure services. Curriculum design emphasizes the effective and efficient planning, delivery, and evaluation of leisure-based programs, services, and enterprises. Applied experience is a component of most courses, in addition to a required practicum and the 10-16 week full-time internship under professional supervision. Depending upon the RMP electives and the career support emphasis or minor chosen, students may expect to find employment in a broad range of settings. Recent graduates have found employment in the areas of conference and event planning, municipal park and recreation services, recreational sports, commercial and entrepreneurial recreation businesses, youth-serving agencies, resorts, camps, and natural resource management positions in state and federal agencies.