Graduate Degrees in Outdoor Recreation Economy

Outdoor Recreation Economy

The outdoor recreation economy program at CU Boulder provides students with a variety of opportunities to expand their knowledge and advance their careers in the outdoor recreation industry. Flexible options allow you to engage in a way that fits your career goals and your budget. Become an innovative leader, foster sustainable business operations, govern and promote access to public lands, or leverage outdoor amenities to grow local, sustainable economies.

We offer a comprehensive, industry-relevant education taught by recognized leaders in the outdoor and business fields. As the only completely online graduate program of its kind in the nation, our Master of Science program provides you the tools to:

Degree Types

MS

Break into the outdoor recreation industry

Pivot your career or blaze an entrepreneurial path

Grow the outdoor recreation economy in your community

Deepen your professional experience so you can move up in your organization

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Outdoor Recreation Economy

Master of Science

30 credits hours of graduate level coursework
Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Fully online and remote coursework. Learn when and where it works for you.
Set your personal pace. Double up on classes or take a semester off.
Designed for a wide range of roles within outdoor recreation.

Application Deadlines & Requirements

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Research Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources Policy
Challenges and Opportunities for Community Economic Development
Leadership in the Outdoor Recreation Industry
Building Resilient Communities Through Outdoor Recreation
Leading a Sustainable Business in the Outdoor Recreation Economy
Inclusivity in the Outdoor Recreation Economy

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. �鶹��Ժ are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.

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