Recreation Management and Policy Major: Tourism and Event Management Option (B.S.)
This option equips students with an entrepreneurial mindset and prepares students for career-track positions in tourism and event management organizations, emphasizing planning, leadership, and administrative concepts. Students learn to apply skills in settings such as destination marketing and management firms, resorts, residential facilities, community development agencies, and festival and event businesses. To change your major to TEM, complete the online change of major form. TEM applications are accepted throughout the year and decisions are made on a rolling admission basis. If you have questions about the program and event management option, please contact Sean McLaughlin.
Degree Requirements
All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
Major Requirements
All majors must complete a core curriculum.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
RMP 490 | Recreation & Tourism in Society | 4 |
or HMGT 401 | Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry | |
or TOUR 400 | Introduction to Tourism | |
RMP 501 | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice for Recreation Services | 4 |
RMP 557 | Program and Event Design | 4 |
RMP 563 | Recreation Management and Policy Practicum | 2 |
RMP 654 | Professional Development and Ethics | 2 |
RMP 764 | Internship (Capstone) 1 | 8 or 12 |
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All RMP students must complete an 8 or 12 credit hour internship.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Tourism and Event Management Option - Course Requirements | ||
RMP 559 | Marketing the Recreation Experience | 4 |
RMP 661 | Leadership in Recreation Services | 4 |
or HMGT 635 | Leadership and HR Management in Hospitality and Tourism | |
RMP 663 | Management and Finance in the Experience Industry | 4 |
RMP 724 | Research, Evaluation, and Data-Driven Decisions | 4 |
RMP 772 | Law and Public Policy in Leisure Services | 4 |
Electives | ||
Choose from the following courses: | 16 | |
Green Real Estate | ||
Event Design, Planning, and Management | ||
Advanced Food & Beverage Operations & Event Management | ||
Contemporary Resort Development and Management | ||
Revenue Management: The Art of Pricing | ||
International Wine and Beverage | ||
Casino Management | ||
Topics | ||
New Hampshire Ski Industry Management | ||
Youth Culture and Programs | ||
Venue Management Design & Operations | ||
Festival and Community Event Planning | ||
Recreation Resource Management | ||
Entrepreneurial and Commercial Recreation | ||
Human Dimensions of Natural Environments | ||
Event and Experience Design | ||
or any courses recommended by academic advisor | ||
Total Credits | 60-64 |
Professional Internship
A supervised internship (RMP 764) is required of all majors and serves as their major capstone requirement. The internship is designed to create a bridge between theory and practical application. Students, working with their advisers and the internship coordinator, select an appropriate setting based on their professional and career interests. They must register for an 8 or 12 credit full-time internship that ranges from 10 to 16 weeks and is under the supervision of a qualified professional. Specific requirements are identified in the Internship Manual available from the Department of Recreation Management and Policy.
Sample Degree Plan
This sample degree plan serves as a general guide; students collaborate with their academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan to meet their academic goals and program requirements.
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
RMP 490 | Recreation & Tourism in Society or Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry or Introduction to Tourism | 4 |
ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
Discovery Course (INQ) | 4 | |
Discovery Course (QR) | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
RMP 501 | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice for Recreation Services | 4 |
RMP TEM Elective Course | 4 | |
Discovery Course (BS) | 4 | |
Discovery Course (PS/Lab) | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
RMP 557 | Program and Event Design | 4 |
Minor/Free Elective | 4 | |
Discovery Course (ETS) | 4 | |
Discovery Course (FPA) | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
RMP 559 | Marketing the Recreation Experience | 4 |
RMP 663 | Management and Finance in the Experience Industry | 4 |
Discovery Course (HP) | 4 | |
Minor/Free Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
RMP 661 or HMGT 635 | Leadership in Recreation Services or Leadership and HR Management in Hospitality and Tourism | 4 |
RMP TEM Elective Course | 4 | |
Minor/Free Elective | 4 | |
Discovery Course (HUMA) | 4 | |
RMP 563 | Recreation Management and Policy Practicum | 2 |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
RMP TEM Elective Course | 4 | |
RMP TEM Elective Course | 4 | |
Discovery Course (SS) | 4 | |
Discovery Course (WC) | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
RMP 724 | Research, Evaluation, and Data-Driven Decisions | 4 |
RMP 772 | Law and Public Policy in Leisure Services | 4 |
Minor/Free Elective | 4 | |
Minor/Free Elective | 4 | |
RMP 654 | Professional Development and Ethics | 2 |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
RMP 764 | Internship | 8-12 |
Credits | 8-12 | |
Total Credits | 124-128 |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will know and demonstrate the nature and scope of the recreation, events, and tourism profession and their associated industries.
- Students will know and demonstrate the techniques and processes used by professionals and staff in the recreation, events, and tourism industry.
- Students will know and demonstrate the foundation of the recreation, events, and tourism profession in history, science, and philosophy.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge about operations, strategic management, and administration in recreation, events, and tourism organizations.
- Students will demonstrate the potential to succeed as professionals at supervisory or higher levels in recreation, events, tourism, or related organizations through participation in structured practicum and internship experiences.