Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management
Prepare for leadership in leisure and sport and advance your career through specialized training.
Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management, Recreation and Leisure Services Concentration, M.S.
The Recreation and Leisure Services concentration of the Master of Science of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management at MTSU is for those who are preparing for senior-level positions in leisure and sport professions or those who are preparing for doctoral-level work in the leisure and sport fields. The two-year program focuses on parks and recreation; recreational, college, and professional sport; event planning; tourism; and resort or hotel administration.
The goal of this program is to prepare individuals to lead leisure and sport organizations, to support the expansion of the leisure and sport industries, and to conduct research that advances the body of knowledge in these disciplines. These positions could include administrators, supervisors, educators, consultants, and researchers to assist people to live richer and more rewarding lives through leisure programs and experiences. A graduate degree enhances skills, increases competency, and results in a higher perceived value to employers. The Recreation and Leisure Services concentration of the Master of Science of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management requires completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours (thesis) or 36 semester hours (professional project or internship).
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MTSU students vie for tourism, hospitality, sports, leisure jobs at spring career fair
With resumes in hand, Middle Tennessee State University students met with prospective employers at the annual spring career fair hosted recently by the Tourism and Hospitality Management and Leisure and Sport Management programs.[ Read More ]
MTSU spring career fair welcomes hospitality, tourism, sports, leisure employers Feb. 26
Middle Tennessee State University students and alumni looking for employment are encouraged to take advantage of the upcoming career fair hosted by the Tourism and Hospitality Management and Leisure and Sport Management programs. The programs’ annual spring career fair, open to both alumni and students, is set for 1-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, in the [ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU students vie for tourism, hospitality, sports, leisure jobs at spring career fair
With resumes in hand, Middle Tennessee State University students met with prospective employers at the annual spring career fair hosted recently by the Tourism and Hospitality Management and Leisure and Sport Management programs.[ Read More ]
MTSU spring career fair welcomes hospitality, tourism, sports, leisure employers Feb. 26
Middle Tennessee State University students and alumni looking for employment are encouraged to take advantage of the upcoming career fair hosted by the Tourism and Hospitality Management and Leisure and Sport Management programs. The programs’ annual spring career fair, open to both alumni and students, is set for 1-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, in the [ Read More ]
Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management, Recreation and Leisure Services Concentration, M.S.
The M.S. in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management helps prepare students for potential supervisory and administrative positions in a wide range of recreation and leisure service agencies. Additionally, the master's program equips students to pursue a doctoral degree in Leisure Studies. Graduates may find career avenues in such fields as
Leisure Studies
- Campus recreation
- Community recreation
- Facilities management
- Military recreation
- Outdoor recreation
- Parks and recreation departments
- Youth recreation
Sports
- Athletic administration
- Coaching (all levels)
- Community/public relations
- General management
- Professional organization sales
- Recreational sport
- Youth sport
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Marriott Hotels and Resorts
- Metro-Nashville Parks and Recreation
- Nashville Predators
- Nashville Sounds
- Nashville Sports Council
- National Park Service
- Student Conservation Association
- Tennessee State Parks
- U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
- Vanderbilt University Athletics
- YMCA of Middle Tennessee
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
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