Recreation Management
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Recreation is about improving people’s quality of life. It is a dynamic and diverse field that spans the public, private, and non-profit sectors. From health wellness to advocacy, recreation professionals provide leadership by creating positive environments for people of all ages to explore their potential, connect to community, increase health and wellness, celebrate cultural traditions, and live meaningful, happy lives.
The Bachelor of Recreation Management (BRM) is a degree completion program (third and fourth year of a bachelor’s degree) for students who have a recreation diploma or the equivalent (see Admissions Requirements) and who are interested in pursuing careers in the recreation field. The program is flexible and student-focused, and combines a solid foundation in management theory and practical knowledge with specialized courses in recreation. Students will work closely with recreation organizations, applying their knowledge to real-life situations as they learn.
The third and fourth year of the BRM can be completed in two years (six semesters) if taken on a full-time basis. As many of today’s students work full- or part-time, students have the option of completing the BRM on a full- or part-time basis. The program is designed to offer flexibility in delivery methods and all courses at the third- and fourth-year level are delivered online.
Third and fourth year curriculum
To obtain a Bachelor of Recreation Management, students are required to complete a minimum of 60 credits in the third and fourth year of the program (minimum 120 credits in total for the degree). Students may take the online courses on a full- or part-time basis.
Listed below are the courses required to receive a Bachelor of Recreation Management. Although some courses in the program are required as prerequisites for others, there is considerable flexibility in the order that most courses may be taken. A departmental advisor is available to discuss a course sequence appropriate to the student’s personal goals. As not all courses will be offered every semester, students should take care when planning their course schedule.
university-transferable elective
A university-transferable elective is defined as any course that has assigned or unassigned transfer credit at UBC, SFU, UVIC, or UNBC.
university-transferable elective at the 3000-level or higher
A university-transferable elective is defined as any course that has assigned or unassigned transfer credit at UBC, SFU, UVIC, or UNBC.
Program option notes
Students are advised to review individual course descriptions for prerequisites.
Please note that students are responsible for their maintenance of standing while enrolled in the Bachelor of Recreation Management. Students must complete all of the 3000 and 4000 level RECR courses with a minimum "C" grade in order to be eligible to register in RECR 4400: Applied Major Project.