RST 210: Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism

Course Description

This course will introduce students to management issues in the field of recreation, sport, and tourism. Students will be encouraged to begin thinking like a manager and to develop skills related to using management techniques and theories to solve problems that arise in the RST industry. The course will address foundational concepts related to: 1) the RST industry (e.g., sectoral differences, organizational structures and types); 2) management of RST organizations (e.g., leadership, ethics, management theory); and 3) skills to effectively manage human, financial, and marketing resources. This course is intended to prepare students for more advanced courses related to management in RST.