Recreation Management Diploma

Our Recreation Management program prepares you for a career in operations, athletic development, facility management, recreation programming and many other specialty fields. We provide you with the business know-how, management skills and related specialty courses.

Our Recreation Management program is one of the only programs offered in Canada that is available online.

Program Details

• 2-year Diploma program
• This program covers a broad range of courses directly related to the recreation industry, as well as management-oriented courses such as: accounting, communications, business management, programming, and marketing.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in a work placement to gain hands-on experience in a recreation related business.

 Year 1 Fall Semester

Year 1 Winter Semester

*Note: Co-Operative Education (CO-OP 100/150) may be substituted for RECR 231.

Total First year = 30 credits

Year 2 Fall Semester

Year 2 Winter Semester

Total Second year = 30 credits

Total Credits: 60

View official program outline.

Year 1 – Semester 1 – Fall

Choose from one (1) of the following:

Year 1 – Semester 2 – Winter

Choose from one (1) of the following:

You may also choose any elective in University Arts and Science or Business Management that supports your recreation management goals.

Year 2 – Semester 1 – Fall

Choose one (1) of the following:

Year 2 – Semester 2 – Winter

Academic Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
• RECR 231 requires CPR-C and Occupational First Aid Level 1 before work placement.

Recommended:

• Either Principles of Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Applications of Math 12, MATH 080, MATH 082, or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills are recommended.

Tuition and Fees:

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Tuition and Fees for International Students:

_{*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

According to the British Columbia Labour Market Outlook: 2018 Edition, careers for recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors are in high demand.

After graduating from the Recreation Management program, you can explore a wide variety of career opportunities:

• Public recreation services
• Commercial recreation
• Non-profit organizations
• Sporting organizations
• College/university recreation departments
• Resorts
• Cruise ship recreation programs
• Sport facilities
• Youth recreation clubs
• Outdoor camps
• Recreation facility administration
• Inclusive recreation programs