Graduate Diploma in Recreation Management
Graduate Diploma in Recreation Management
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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Qualification
Graduate Diplomas
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Credits
120
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Location
Lincoln University Campus
Grow your potential to lead in the management of parks, sport management and community recreation.
As wellbeing and healthier living become more visible expectations of our society, so does the demand for those who can lead in the fields of sport, outdoor pursuits and recreation grows. Lincoln University’s Graduate Diploma in Recreation Management builds on your skills in critical thinking and academic competence with highly applicable skills in recreation management. These prepare you for a range of roles in the public, commercial and voluntary sectors covering parks, outdoor leadership, sport management, community recreation and tourism.
Programme information
- Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited higher education institution in New Zealand.
- Or an equivalent educational achievement or level.
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
- 120 credits with a minimum of 75 credits at 300 level. The remaining credits, including not more than 15 credits at 100 level, may be chosen from the Schedule of Courses.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
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Entry requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited higher education institution in New Zealand.
- Or an equivalent educational achievement or level.
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
- 120 credits with a minimum of 75 credits at 300 level. The remaining credits, including not more than 15 credits at 100 level, may be chosen from the Schedule of Courses.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
Programme Structure
The Graduate Diploma in Recreation Management normally requires one year of full-time study. You require 120 credits with a minimum of 75 credits at 300 level. The remaining credits, including no more than 15 at 100 level, may be chosen from the Schedule of Courses.
Electives must include 60 credits from the Schedule of Courses for the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management, or any other RECN-coded course at the 300 level.
A course advisor will help to ensure that your course choices form a coherent study programme.
Year 1
First study semester
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First study semester
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Grad Dip In Rec Management Courses*
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Second study semester
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Second study semester
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Grad Dip In Rec Management Courses*
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
- Elective courses
- Refer to the list below
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*Grad Dip In Rec Management Courses
Choose a minimum of four of the following courses:
Semester 1
Programme contacts
Key information for students
Compare qualification and academic information across different New Zealand institutions.
Need more info?
Email us on grow@lincoln.ac.nz
Or call us on 0800 10 60 10
If you're overseas, please call +64 3 423 0000
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