Bachelor of Science (Recreation)/Bachelor of Management

Program Description

The curriculum of this combined program was developed in response to guidance from alumni and practicing professionals in the field — it was clear that while graduates entering the field of recreation administration needed the strong grounding in the recreation discipline, they also needed more management skills. The Faculty of Management’s Bachelor of Management degree emphasizes an orientation to management in the public and non-profit sector. This combined degree program enhances career options of future recreation students.

The Bachelor of Science (Recreation)/Bachelor of Management is a five-year program comprising 150 credit hours. Upon completion of this program, the successful student graduates with a Bachelor of Science (Recreation) degree and a Bachelor of Management degree.

Vision

Well-being through Recreation and Leisure 

Mission

We are intentional about: 

1. Linking teaching, research and community. 
2. Cultivating diverse and inclusive communities. 
3. Preparing conscientious leaders.

Objectives

1. To provide the student with a broad educational exposure to various social science and humanities disciplines (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, History);
2. To familiarize students with current social science-based research methods and statistics;
3. To provide the student with the necessary skills and knowledge for entry into the professional roles of leadership, advocacy, education and service delivery in recreation.
4. To provide the necessary background to enable students to pursue graduate work in leisure studies, management studies, or the social sciences and humanities.

Required Courses - Bachelor of Science (Recreation)/Bachelor of Management

Required Health and Human Performance Courses

• HAHP 2000.03                                                    3
• HAHP 3000.03                                                    3
• HAHP 3100.03                                                    3
• LEIS 1127.03                                                      3
• LEIS 1167.03                                                      3
• LEIS 2127.03                                                      3
• LEIS 2296.03                                                      3
• LEIS 2361.03                                                      3
• LEIS 2385.03                                                      3
• LEIS 3127.03                                                      3
• LEIS 3360.03                                                      3
• LEIS 3362.03                                                      3
• LEIS 3370.03                                                      3
• LEIS 4362.03                                                      3
• LEIS 4597.15                                                      15

Required Management Courses

• MGMT 1301.03                                                  3
• MGMT 1302.03                                                  3
• MGMT 1501.03                                                  3
• MGMT 1601.03                                                  3
• MGMT 1101.03                                                  3
• MGMT 2303.03                                                  3
• MGMT 2304.03                                                  3
• MGMT 2305.03                                                  3
• MGMT 2401.03                                                  3
• MGMT 2801.03                                                  3
• MGMT 3001.03                                                  3
• MGMT 3201.03                                                  3
• MGMT 3501.03                                                  3
• MGMT 3602.03                                                  3
• MGMT 4003.03                                                  3

 Other Required Courses

• ECON 1101.03
• ECON 1102.03
• SOSA 1002.03 and SOSA 1003.03
• Writing Requirement (6)*
• Open Electives (21)**
• MGMT/LEIS electives (09)***

*Students must complete a six credit hour writing requirement. This can be completed by choosing six credit hours from the list of Writing Courses within the College of Arts and Science Degree requirements.

ELECTIVES
**Open Electives: The equivalent of 21 credit hours chosen from all courses offered in the University. Twelve of the 21 credit hours must be 2000 level or above.
***MGMT/LEIS Electives: The equivalent of 9 credit hours must be chosen from any MGMT or LEIS course not already required.
Of the 30 credit hours of electives (21 credit hours open and 9 credit hours MGMT/LEIS), students may not exceed 12 credit hours at the 1000 level.