Recreation Management & Policy
The Recreation Management minor at UNH offers a dynamic pathway into one of the world's fastest-growing industries. Here you'll be able to explore diverse career paths—from festival and event planning to sport management, tourism development, and outdoor recreation leadership.
With an emphasis on both practical experience and industry fundamentals, our program prepares you for the increasing demand for recreation professionals in municipal, non-profit, and commercial sectors. The comprehensive curriculum focuses on developing the skills needed to create, manage, and deliver meaningful recreational experiences that enhance community well-being.
*Number of courses and course credit hours may vary, please reach out to your academic advisor for exact requirements.
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The recreation industry is a broad field with job prospects in a variety of areas, including festival and event planning, non-profit administration, travel and tourism, sport, municipal recreation and outdoor recreation. This industry is experiencing rapid worldwide growth, and the demand for recreation management professionals is increasing.
A minor in recreation management allows students to acquire a basic understanding of the recreation industry and the variety of careers associated with it. You will complete a required course on recreation and tourism in society, and will have the opportunity to select elective courses in the areas of event planning, community recreation and sport, and commercial recreation. You’ll also be able to connect with fellow students through the Recreation Society, a student-led club promoting recreation opportunities for the UNH community.
The recreation industry is a broad field including festival and event planning, non-profit administration, travel and tourism, sport, municipal recreation, and outdoor recreation. This industry is experiencing worldwide growth which is opening up tremendous workforce opportunities. The primary goal of the recreation management minor is to provide a basic understanding of the recreation industry and the variety of careers associated with this industry for students interested in staying on their existing academic pathway. The required core course for this minor, provides a comprehensive overview of the recreation industry. Students select additional elective courses from a list of offerings that lend themselves to specific areas of knowledge and interest.
Academic policies related to Minors.
The minor consists of completing five courses (18-20 credits).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| RMP 490 | Recreation & Tourism in Society | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 4 courses from the following: | ||
| RMP 501 | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice for Recreation Services | 4 |
| RMP 557 | Program and Event Design | 4 |
| RMP 560 | Recreational Sport Management | 4 |
| RMP 603 | New Hampshire Ski Industry Management | 4 |
| RMP 668 | Youth Culture and Programs | 4 |
| RMP 670 | Venue Management Design & Operations | 4 |
| RMP 680 | Festival and Community Event Planning | 4 |
| RMP 711 | Recreation Resource Management | 4 |
| RMP 720 | Adaptive Sport Facilitation for Recreation Therapy and Related Professions | 4 |
| RMP 775 | Entrepreneurial and Commercial Recreation | 4 |
| RMP 780 | Event and Experience Design | 4 |
| LAP 500 Level Course | 2 | |
| Suggested Areas of Emphasis (for 4 Electives) | ||
| Event Planning | ||
| RMP 557 | Program and Event Design | 4 |
| RMP 670 | Venue Management Design & Operations | 4 |
| RMP 680 | Festival and Community Event Planning | 4 |
| RMP 780 | Event and Experience Design | 4 |
| Community Recreation & Sport | ||
| RMP 501 | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice for Recreation Services | 4 |
| RMP 557 | Program and Event Design | 4 |
| RMP 560 | Recreational Sport Management | 4 |
| RMP 668 | Youth Culture and Programs | 4 |
| Commercial Recreation | ||
| RMP 603 | New Hampshire Ski Industry Management | 4 |
| RMP 670 | Venue Management Design & Operations | 4 |
| RMP 711 | Recreation Resource Management | 4 |
| RMP 775 | Entrepreneurial and Commercial Recreation | 4 |