Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation and Sport Tourism

What Types of Careers Does an M.S. in Outdoor Recreation and Sport Tourism Prepare Me For?

The online M.S. in Outdoor Recreation and Sport Tourism prepares graduates for careers across the growing outdoor recreation, sport tourism, events and destination industries. Career opportunities can include destination marketing and management organizations and sports commissions, event management and production, outdoor recreation programming and operations, parks and public lands, nonprofit organizations, and outdoor industry businesses.

The program seeks to develop skills in leadership, organizational management, finance, marketing, consumer behavior, partnerships, event and experience design, and strategic decision-making. Graduates leave prepared to pursue roles such as event or race director, sport tourism manager, destination management professional, outdoor recreation manager, partnership or sponsorship manager, nonprofit leader, or other management and leadership positions across the ORST industry.

What are the requirements for admission to the M.S. in Sport Management program?

The RESM program undertakes a holistic review of M.S. in ORST applicants’ admissions files, including any GRE test scores submitted (optional), applicants’ overall undergraduate grade-point averages and GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work. The program requires applicants to submit both a statement of interest and resume. The Graduate School has additional information.

Who should I contact with questions about the M.S. in Outdoor Recreation and Sport Tourism program?

Jamie Cathey, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant Professor and ORST Program Coordinator 
Recreation and Sport Management Program
University of Arkansas
jcathey@uark.edu