Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism credit:

3 Hours

This course will introduce students to management issues in the field of recreation, sport, and tourism. Students will be encouraged to begin thinking like a manager and to develop skills related to using management techniques and theories to solve problems that arise in the RST industry. The course will address foundational concepts related to: 1) the RST industry (e.g., sectoral differences, organizational structures and types); 2) management of RST organizations (e.g., leadership, ethics, management theory); and 3) skills to effectively manage human, financial, and marketing resources. This course is intended to prepare students for more advanced courses related to management in RST.