Overview

We offer a master degree in Management of Leisure Services at Suny Cortland. Hands-on learning is central to our work. You will work on meaningful projects for local organizations.

Additionally, you may complete your studies with an internship capstone experience or a master’s project or thesis. You’ll hone your newfound skills and gain valuable experience. In short, you’ll be prepared for lifelong growth and career success.

Student Life Center

This one-of-a-kind facility, which opened its doors in 2015, serves as a hub of campus recreation because it offers something for everyone – from rock climbing walls to a deluxe swimming pool to 13,000 square feet of exercise space.

There even are specialty areas for outdoor pursuits, martial arts, meditation, spinning, yoga and much more. Whether it’s for personal recreation or to gain practical work experience, recreation management students excel here.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Recreation Research and Evaluation

Historical, Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives of Recreation and Leisure

Comprehensive Examination in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Master's Thesis

Master's Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis, so decisions may occur prior to the deadlines.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cortland, United States

Disciplines

Tourism & Leisure View 118 other Masters in Tourism & Leisure in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online Graduate School Application - Apply Now.

Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to be forwarded directly to SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office, P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045

A resume, uploaded as part of online application process.

A one- or two-page statement of your educational and professional goals, uploaded as part of online application process.

Names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references, submitted as part of online application process.

Note: At least one reference must be academic. Letters of recommendation are not required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23300 USD / year

≈ 23300 USD / year
Out-of-State

23300 USD / year

≈ 23300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Cortland

United States

874 - 1904 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Student Life Center

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cortland

Funding

Scholarships Information

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