Overview

Gain an in-depth understanding of fast-moving, increasingly complex recreational challenges in the M.S. in Recreation Management online program. Deepen your credentials for leading programs in youth and municipal organizations, parks and recreation departments—and more.

In this online recreation master's program here at Northwest Missouri State University, you will study facility design and management, recreation programming, commercial recreation, and athletics for active adults. Our core coursework covers broader topics such as data analytics, risk management, grant writing, and human resources.

Our curriculum is aligned with the requirements for Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification, which is essential for high-level employment in the industry. Plus, our online students may join campus associations and student organizations—such as the Health Science and Wellness Future Professionals—to broaden networking opportunities with peers.

Recreation management career opportunities include:

Camp Director
Municipal Recreation Director
Youth Sports Director/Administrator
Nonprofit Sports Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Evaluation of Recreation/Leisure Services

Research Methods in Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Data

Recreation Facility Design and Management

Commercial Recreation

Recreation and Sport for Active Adults

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-07 00:00:00

More details

Conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 from a regionally accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:

A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 from a regionally accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested.
Documentation of ONE of the following:

Score of 280 or higher on GRE combined score

3.0 Overall undergraduate GPA

Two years of documented full-time employment (minimum average 30 hours per week) in the field of study

Successful completion of another master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with at least a 2.75 GPA

Tuition Fee

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International

11250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11250 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

11250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11250 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

11250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11250 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

$375 Per Credit Hour

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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