Recreation Management
Commercial Recreation and
Tourism Management Concentration
Commercial recreation and tourism are among the largest growth industries in the world. This concentration offers students the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding and appreciation for commercial recreation enterprises, tourism destinations, attractions, and activities. Courses in the concentration give students an overview of the field, cover the multi-disciplinary nature of travel and tourism and its influence on the society's quality of life, and cover principles and practices of sustainable tourism communities. Students will further choose two approved electives that will enhance the concentration and their individual professional preparation. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for mid-level management, marketing, and product development positions at destinations and attractions; commercial recreation businesses; cruiselines; casinos; resorts; convention and visitors bureaus; theme parks; meeting and conference centers; and festivals and events, transportation, and hospitality related industries.
Students who desire a concentration in Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management complete each of the following courses and select 6 hours of electives with approval of advisor.
RM 2130. Principles of Commercial Recreation and Tourism/(3).F.
An introduction to the commercial recreation and tourism industry. Topics covered in this course include: origins of commercial recreation and tourism, amusement industry, event management, travel and tourism, and the allied industries. Students will complete an in-depth analysis of one industry within commercial recreation/tourism. Prerequisite: RM 2110. (WRITING)
RM 3241. Travel and Tourism/(3).F.
This course provides an in-depth study of tourism and recreational travel. Topics include the origin, present characteristics and various dimensions of travel and tourism; the importance of tourism to local and global economics; social, psychological and environmental implications; and international tour management. Prerequisite: approval of instructor. (MULTI-CULTURAL; CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)
RM 4450. Seminar in Tourism Development/(3).F.
This course provides an in-depth analysis of tourism development. The various forms of tourism development that are utilized to meet the needs of tourists and host communities are analyzed through case studies and class discussion. Topics covered in this class include: sustainable development, eco-tourism, community tourism development, and special interest tourism. Prerequisites: RM 2110, 2130, 3241 or permission of instructor.
