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Overview
Program Highlights
What makes the Science in Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies MSc program from Old Dominion University unique?
- Designed to prepare students and practitioners for advanced study in the concepts, theories, research, management, and administration of the park, recreation and tourism industry
- Provides a rigorous academic program that will prepare graduates for careers in the management, supervision, and administration of parks, recreation, and tourism resources
- Gives students advance administrative and empirical knowledge related to organizational decision-making and recreation/tourism agency management
- Promotes quality of life through planning, managing and administering recreation and tourism activities that are evidence-based
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemporary Issues in Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies
- Advanced Leisure Theories and their Applications
- Recreation Management for Administrators
- Park Management for Professionals
- Grant Writing for Parks and Recreation
- Tourist Behavior and Consumption
- Advanced Sustainable Tourism Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Management Studies Sustainable Development Tourism & Leisure View 99 other Masters in Tourism & Leisure in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.8
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed online application via www.odu.edu/admission/graduate
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution
- An overall 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher cumulative GPA in the undergraduate degree
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher in the undergraduate major courses
- A combined GRE score of 291 or higher (verbal and quantitative sections) or a score of 400 or higher on either the GMAT or MAT
- Three letters of recommendation (from former faculty and/or employers)
- An essay describing the applicant's goals
- Copy of current resume
Tuition Fee
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International
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
17130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 571 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Norfolk
1100 - 1900 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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