Overview
The field of parks, recreation, sport and tourism is a multibillion dollar industry. The global market is expanding for professionals in the areas of sport business, sport marketing, game day operations, community recreation, park operations and management and tourism development.
Classes You Might Take
- Leadership & Personnel Management
- Parks, Health & Wellness
- Business of Sport & Recreation
- Principles & Practices of Coaching Sport
- Program & Event Development
Learn about the full curriculum.
- Four-year plan for Emphasis in Natural Resource Recreation Management
- Four-year plan for Emphasis in Recreation Administration
- Four-year plan for Emphasis in Sport Management
- Four-year plan for Emphasis in Tourism Development
Accreditation
Learn more about our nationally accredited program.
Accelerated B.S. to M.S.
The accelerated B.S. in parks, recreation, sport and tourism to M.S. in natural resources, with an emphasis in parks, recreation, sport and tourism, will allow students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree within five years. Visit catalog.missouri.edu for details and speak with potential graduate faculty mentors before applying.
Why CAFNR for Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism
With SEC sports teams just across campus, a robust parks system in Columbia, and a number of professional sports franchises within a two-hour drive, Mizzou is the perfect spot to pursue a degree in parks, recreation, sport and tourism.
Career Possibilities
Game Day Operations
Tourism and Convention Bureaus
Athletic Compliance
Sports Marketing/Communications
Parks and Recreation Administration
Internships & Employment
Kansas City Royals • Columbia Parks & Recreation • O’Fallon Hoots • Aerotek • St. Louis Cardinals • Savannah Bananas • Big Cedar Lodge • Washington Area Chamber of Commerce • A.L. Gustin Golf Course • Big Ticket Sports • Missouri State Parks • Addison Park District • Greater Kansas City Sports Commission
