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Ever wonder who designed the trail you hiked during your National Park vacation, organized your favorite festival or planned the summer programs at your community center? Want to go behind the scenes of a sporting event and discover how to create loyal fans? Love everything about golf from the science of the swing to the thrill of tournament play? Learn to plan market and promote theses types of enriching programs; and to manage facilities, staff and budgets - whether you focus on outdoor adventures, sustainable tourism or active lifestyles.

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For more information about being a student in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management contact Janell Moretz at (919) 513-1596 or email at janell_moretz@ncsu.edu

Is Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management right for you?

  1. Are you people focused? (Y/N)
  2. Are you a proven problem solver? (Y/N)
  3. Do you have the ability to multi-task? (Y/N)
  4. Do you have excellent written and verbal skills? (Y/N
  5. Do you demonstrate good time management skills? (Y/N)
  6. Are you an engaged leader who enjoys volunteering and serving others? (Y/N)
  7. Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? (Y/N)

If you answered yes to most of thses questions, PRTM might be right for you! See which major fits you best.

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Majors

  • B.S in Parks, Recreation Tourism Management - Program Management concentration

    Use business skills like event programming, budgeting and marketing to create quality recreation programs and events that address societal concerns - such as physical health, community sustainability and juvenile delinquency in the community you serve. Learn more>>

  • B.S in Parks, Recreation Tourism Management - Tourism Management concentration

    Promote healthy, economically sustainable communities by planning, marketing and promoting tourism rooted in nature, culture, heritage and sports. Attract visitors to tourism destinations and conservation areas. Learn more>>

  • B.S in Parks, Recreation Tourism Management - Park & Natural Resources Management concentration

    Educate society through interpretive nature programs, monitor visitor impact on the places you love and learn to design hiking and biking trails using technology. Educate the public, provide programs for youth and assess the environment to ensure economic, cultural and ecological sustainability. Learn more>>

  • Sport Management

    Sports is big business, whether it’s getting people to play or to watch. From facilities and staff management to marketing, promotions and sales, this major is not for spectators. Help create an environmentally responsible and economically sustainable industry. Gain specialized skills to manage the demand in this fast-paced, increasingly “green” business. Learn more>>

  • Professional Golf Management

    Master the business fundamentals of golf including marketing, finance, merchandising, instruction and tournament operations in this PGA-accredited program. From keeping members happy, to teaching others about golf, prepare to be successful in all areas of the golf industry. Learn more>>