OUT 385 - Recreation Management and Entrepreneurship

Credits: 3

This course will examine current best management and operational techniques and strategies for recreational professionals to utilize in the public, private, and non-profit recreation industry. Emphasis is placed on identifying and understanding key commercial and entrepreneurial concepts vital to strategic planning and organizational success. A key component of this course in for students to develop a feasibility study for a municipal recreation business. Additional topics include economic, financial, marketing, and operational management of commercial and public recreation organization or business, along with critical analysis of government policies and regulations that affect recreational opportunities.

Prerequisites: OUT 201.