Program Overview

Recreation Event & Sport Management Degree

Overview

The Recreation, Event and Sport Management program prepares leaders to manage, market, finance, operate and evaluate recreation, event and sport organizations, activities, resources and venues. A Bachelor of Science degree in RESM equips students to secure roles offering competitive starting salaries and opportunities for career progression.

Program Details

• Program Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Why Earn a Recreation Event & Sport Management Degree?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for entertainment and recreation managers is anticipated to increase by 8 percent between 2022 and 2032, surpassing the average growth rate for all occupations. The recreation, event and sport industry addresses the creative, cultural and recreational desires of American consumers and international visitors alike, providing a wide range of services and experiences.

Marketable Skills

• Critical thinking
• Oral and written communication
• Program design, development and evaluation
• Legal and risk assessment
• Feasibility and operations assessment

Program Highlights

• Several college-wide, departmental and program scholarships available
• 12-credit-hour internship required after completing 11 core RESM courses
• Internship advisors assist in selecting an internship that aligns with career aspirations
• Career services provided by the university
• Flexible learning pathways, including online, hybrid and traditional classroom formats

What Can You do With a Recreation, Event & Sport Management Degree?

Graduates can anticipate numerous career prospects across a spectrum of fields within the dynamic industry. This degree leads to roles in:

• Community sports associations
• Faith-based organizations
• Federal, state or municipal park and recreation agencies
• Sport and fitness facilities
• Municipal convention and visitor bureaus
• Numerous public, nonprofit and private camp organizations
• Professional, semipro and collegiate sports organizations
• Regional, national, international and special sport events management
• Special needs organizations

Recreation Event & Sport Management Degree Courses

• Professional Opportunities in Recreation, Sport, Fitness and Event Industries (3 hrs)
• Operations and Logistics in Recreation, Event and Sport Organizations (3 hrs)
• Inclusive Recreation, Event, and Sport Organizations (3 hrs)
• Management of Recreation, Event and Sport Organizations (3 hrs)
• Finance in Recreation, Event, and Sport Organizations (3 hrs)
• Marketing in Recreation, Event and Sport Organizations (3 hrs)