Overview

Prospective Northern Michigan University students in the following fields could use this Administration of Outdoor Recreation and Nature Based Tourism degree to advance in their careers:

National Park Service
National Forest Service
Federal, state, or community recreation or land management agencies
Non-profit organizations like YMCA or Scouts
Private sector outdoor recreation and tourism owners and managers

In addition to those currently working in these sectors, the program can also help prospective students who wish to enter these fields.

Potential Career Paths

The AORNBT degree is designed to create leaders in the field of Outdoor Recreation and Nature-based Tourism. Graduates of this degree will qualify for advancement in current careers or administrative positions in Outdoor Recreation, Recreation, and Private industries.

Some examples of where people work who complete similar degrees are:

Federal Land Management agencies
Community Parks and Recreation
Guiding service industry
Community planning for areas who wish to develop a tourism economy or who need to develop the knowledge to sustainably manage an outdoor recreation economy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History & Philosophy of Leisure
Sustainability in Outdoor Recreation
Current Issues in Outdoor Recreation & Nature-based Tourism
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Outdoor Recreation
Management & Administration of Outdoor Recreation
Areas & Facilities Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-13 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling admissions
International students must apply for admission one year prior to their expected start date.

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marquette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0
a GPA of 3.0 or higher in a relevant major or 9 semester hours of relevant course work in the fields of (Leisure, Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, Ecotourism, or Tourism).

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15652 USD per year during 12 months.
National

15652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15652 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12196 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12196 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Marquette

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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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