Master of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
(M.P.R.& T.M.)
Exciting opportunities are available for those entering the fields of leisure and recreation management provided they are appropriately qualified and of mature judgement.
Lincoln University's courses in recreation management have an established track record of meeting the demands of many professional, industrial and employer agencies.
The Master of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management provides students with applied skills in recreation management together with skills in critical thinking that will open the door to a wide range of careers in the industry.
Sport management, the management of national, regional and local parks and reserves, outdoor leadership and community recreation provide creative settings in which able and go-ahead graduates can hope to find employment.
How to qualify
Candidates for the M.P.R.&T.M. will have qualified for a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management, Bachelor of Recreation Managementwith Honours or equivalent.
Length of study
By examination and thesis
Students will normally take a minimum of two academic years to complete a M.P.R.&T.M. by examination and thesis.
By thesis only
Students will normally take a minimum of one academic year to complete the requirements of the degree.
Course of study
The taught component comprises 120 credits at 600 level selected from the Master's Degree Courses offered at Lincoln University, and shall normally include RECN 631, at least one of SOCI 601, 602, and at least two chosen from RECN 625, 626, 631, 633, 635, 636, 639, Tour 603, 604.
The course of study must be approved by the Academic Co-ordinator having regard to coherence and relevance.
Postgraduate Academic Co-ordinator for Parks and Recreation: Stephen Espiner
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