Master of Applied Science - Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Travel & Tourism
A course by
Lincoln University
A research-based Master’s degree exploring the management, planning, and development of parks, recreation, and tourism, with a focus on the interplay between societal, environmental, political, and economic factors.
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(240 Credits)
STUDY FREE
$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Free study? Yep, it’s possible. Find out if you qualify.
This course starts anytime
(240 Credits)
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced theoretical understanding
Critically describe theoretical concepts underpinning parks, recreation, and tourism management.
Analysis of contemporary sector issues
Examine contemporary issues, including their positive and negative impacts, within parks, recreation, and tourism contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This research-based Master's degree provides advanced knowledge and application across areas such as parks, recreation, and tourism, integrating concepts from agriculture, communications, and the management of natural resources. You will develop expertise in understanding the complexity of the tourism, recreation, and parks sectors, and gain insights into their connections with economic, social, policy, and environmental systems. The programme covers theoretical concepts, applied research skills, and cultural and environmental values, preparing graduates for advanced professional and research roles in the sector.
Course Content
- Theoretical concepts in parks, recreation, and tourism management
- Contemporary issues in parks, recreation, and tourism
- Behaviour of recreationists and leisure demand
- Societal benefits of parks, recreation, and leisure
- Research skills and techniques specific to parks, recreation, and tourism
- Multidisciplinary and multi-scale analysis
- Mana Kaitiaki (Māori resource management)
- Social science research methods (quantitative and qualitative)
- Natural resource recreation and tourism
- Advanced social psychology of wellbeing
- Sport, physical activity and fitness
- Events and festivals: contexts and concepts
- Tourism management
- Tourist behaviour
- Advanced sport and recreation management
- Thesis on parks, recreation, or tourism topic
What you need to know first
Find these employment opportunities
Parks and recreation planner or managerTourism development officer or strategistEvent and festivals coordinatorRecreation consultantPolicy and planning roles in local or central governmentAcademic or research positions
