Postgraduate Certificate in Parks, Rec and Tourism
Travel & Tourism
A course by
Lincoln University
Grow your understanding of how politics, economics, and environmental management impact the parks, recreation, and tourism sector. Suitable as a standalone qualification or as a pathway to further postgraduate study.
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NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
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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
NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
Post Grad
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10
Core skills this course teaches
Develop understanding of sector dynamics
Understand how political, economic, and environmental decisions influence the parks, recreation, and tourism sector.
Analyse industry impacts
Cultivate the ability to critically analyse the implications of various factors on businesses and organisations within the sector.
What You're Signing Up For
This certificate programme develops your appreciation of the political, economic, and environmental dynamics that influence planning and business decisions in the parks, recreation, and tourism industries. You will develop critical analytical skills to evaluate impacts on the sector and associated businesses or organisations. The qualification is designed for graduates seeking to deepen their expertise in these interrelated areas and can serve as an entry point into further postgraduate studies.
Course Content
- Advanced Theory in Resource Studies (ERST 601)
- Sport, Physical Activity and Fitness (RECN 604)
- Events and Festivals: Contexts and Concepts (RECN 640)
- Tourism Management (TOUR 603)
- Mana Kaitiaki (Māori Resource Management) (MAST 603)
- Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism (RECN 626)
- Advanced Sport and Recreation Management (RECN 627)
- Tourist Behaviour (TOUR 604)
- Social Science Research Methods (Quantitative) (SOCI 601)
- Social Science Research Methods (Qualitative) (SOCI 602)
What you need to know first
Completion of a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B- average or better in the 300-level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses.
Find these employment opportunities
Roles in the parks, recreation, and tourism sectorPlanning and management positions in tourism and recreation-related businesses and organisationsGovernment or council parks and recreation planning rolesEnvironmental or resource management within the sector
