BUS 130 - Introduction to Recreation & Tourism

This course provides an introduction to recreation. It will focus on outdoor recreation, both commercial and community-based, related travel, tourism, and hospitality components, as well as recreation programming. In addition to addressing the need for recreation for all people throughout the life cycle, it will examine the initiation and management of a recreation business, including start-up strategies, feasibility studies, financing sources, financial and strategic management, and marketing and operations management. This course does not count as a Business elective for the Business Administration Program. Note: This course is equivalent to BUS110; students may receive credit for only one of these courses. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 3