Program description

A four-year degree program (including U1) that combines a strong theoretical framework with practical experiences designed to provide knowledge in the areas of community development, sport and event management, sustainable tourism and environmental management, economic growth, as well as social growth and cultural development. There is an ongoing need for trained recreation professionals who understand the value and benefits of recreation and leisure, and who are prepared to make a difference in their community.

Program options

Degree options
B.R.M.C.D. Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development - 4 years

Interesting courses and unique opportunities

Interesting courses

Professional opportunities

• Ecotourism development or promotion
• Festivals & cultural/special events
• First nations community development
• Fund raising
• Sport management
• Culture & healthy living
• Hotel or cruise ship recreation
• Marketing coordinator
• Nature-based tourism/outdoor/adventure recreation
• Parks and protected areas management
• Services/programs for senior citizens or individuals with disabilities
• Sustainable tourism

Admission requirements & prerequisites

Direct entry option

1. Manitoba high school graduation, with five full credits at the Grade 12 level designated S, G or U.
2. A minimum 85% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:
   • English 40S
   • A Mathematics 40S
   • Biology 40S (recommended), Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, or a Social Studies 40S (World Human Geography, Western Civilization History, and Social Studies: World Issues)

This entry option is open to high school students or high school graduates who have not completed any university or college courses. If eligible applicants outnumber the available spaces, applicants will require higher averages than stipulated to be successful in the admissions competition. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.

Advanced entry option

A minimum of 24 credit hours, including specific courses, completed in U1 (or approved bachelors program), with a minimum AGPA of 2.0 (C) average.
This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.

High school prerequisites

High School Prerequisites: Biology 40S and any math 40S are recommended

Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement.

More details on admission requirements, application dates and how to apply is available on the Kinesiology & Recreation Management apply for admission page.

In 2007, Dr. Michael Campbell, was awarded a 6-year Tier 2 CIDA (UPCD) grant to support his team's project entitled "Enhancing rural livelihoods in Uganda through sustainable community tourism". This is one of only 10 grants awarded in Canada in this competition.
Testimonial “I’ve particularly found the Recreation Program helpful because it has a lot of components such as business; how to program; how to do facility development; how to make presentations. The program is very applicable to municipal settings. It is things like budgeting, development and working with diverse populations that gives you a lot of great things to go into the field with.” Gerald Mirecki, B.R.S.

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