Recreation Management and Policy Major: Tourism and Event Management Option (B.S.)

https://chhs.unh.edu/recreation-management-policy/program/bs/recreation-management-policy-major-program-event-management-option

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

Minimum Credit Requirement: 128 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 32 credits must be taken at UNH
Minimum GPA: 2.0 required for conferral*
Core Curriculum Required: Discovery & Writing Program Requirements
Foreign Language Requirement: No

All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.

Major Requirements

All majors must complete a core curriculum.

Required Courses
RMP 490Recreation & Tourism in Society4
or HMGT 401 Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
or TOUR 400 Introduction to Tourism
RMP 501Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice for Recreation Services4
RMP 557Program and Event Design4
RMP 563Recreation Management and Policy Practicum2
RMP 654Professional Development and Ethics2
RMP 764Internship (Capstone) 18 or 12
1

All RMP students must complete an 8 or 12 credit hour internship.

Tourism and Event Management Option - Course Requirements
RMP 559Marketing the Recreation Experience4
RMP 661Leadership in Recreation Services4
or HMGT 635 Leadership and HR Management in Hospitality and Tourism
RMP 663Management and Finance in the Experience Industry4
RMP 724Research, Evaluation, and Data-Driven Decisions4
RMP 772Law and Public Policy in Leisure Services4
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 Credits60-64

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.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
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
 Credits16
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
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
RMP 557 Program and Event Design 4
Minor/Free Elective 4
Discovery Course (ETS) 4
Discovery Course (FPA) 4
 Credits16
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
 Credits16
Third Year
Fall
RMP 661
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
 Credits18
Spring
RMP TEM Elective Course 4
RMP TEM Elective Course 4
Discovery Course (SS) 4
Discovery Course (WC) 4
 Credits16
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
 Credits18
Spring
RMP 764 Internship 8-12
 Credits8-12
 Total Credits124-128

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.