Overview

With a growing focus on the global issues associated with human development, health, and wellness — as well as the impact of recreation and tourism on ecological, economic, and cultural systems—professionals with the skills needed to manage the recreation and tourism industry are in high demand.
The Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management Option at Pennsylvania State University can help prepare you for a career in one of the world’s largest service-sector industries.
Aiming to help transform human and environmental health and well-being, the RPTM program at Penn State works to understand all of the factors that impact how people spend their leisure time.

Careers

This degree can prepare you to help people make the most of their leisure time with a career from a broad range of fields. A few of the many opportunities include:

Tourism and Event Management – You could find yourself working for a convention and visitors bureau, or as a hotel manager, travel agent/tour guide, or event planner.
Entertainment, Sport, and Fitness Venue Management – Careers in this area could include theme park manager, athletic director/supervisor, campus recreation director, or professional sports team marketing manager.
Youth and Senior Recreation Services -You could become a recreation worker where you would design and lead activities in places like youth summer camps, fitness centers, senior centers, or nature parks.
Many More – Through the challenging course work and the experiential learning, this degree can help open the door to positions with employers whom you may not have considered before.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leisure and Human Behavior
Sustainability, Society, and Well-being
Leadership and Group Dynamics in Recreation Services
Inclusive Leisure Services
Political and Legal Aspects of Recreation Services
Marketing of Recreation Services
Program Evaluation and Research in Recreation Services
Tourism and Leisure Behavior
Recreation Facilities Planning and Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Event Management Tourism & Leisure View 38 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED.

High school transcripts or GED transcript

Official college or university transcripts, if you attended another institution, and/or official military transcripts (if applicable).

Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

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Tuition Fee

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International

15510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7755 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

15510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7755 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

15510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7755 USD per semester during 24 months.

If you have 60 or more credits: $8,371 per semester

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