Overview

The Master of Science in Tourism and Recreation Management offers the following two areas of concentration:

1. Tourism

Travel activities to and staying outside one’s usual environment; hospitality, transportation

Recreation activities covered by fees, charges or other non-tax revenues;theme/amusement/water parks, movie theaters, sport/fitness/health clubs, resorts

Examples of employers include: travel agencies, cruise lines, dance studios, special event companies, resorts, multipurpose sports clubs and health & fitness clubs

Park(s) management, protected areas, wilderness conservation

State parks, river floating, horseback riding, hiking trails

Beach management, rivers and lakes, sustainability

Outdoor recreation leadership

Conservation management, planning, and policy

Federal agencies (National Parks, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers)

2. Natural Resource Recreation

Graduates of the Master of Science in Tourism and Recreation Management will be trained for middle and/or upper level management positions, in their respective fields mentioned above.Students can choose between three options: 1.) Thesis, or 2.) Non-Thesis with Practicum, or 3.) Non-Thesis with Professional Paper.

Why Study Tourism and Recreation Management at the University of Florida?

University of Florida’s Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management has world-class programs and an internationally renowned, diverse faculty. The University of Florida campus is located “where nature and culture meet” – in the city of Gainesville, which has been repeatedly named one of the top places to live in the U.S. The state of Florida has a dynamic hospitality and tourism industry that receives more than 100 million visitors annually. It is a great place to live, study and make lifelong friends, professional connections and research collaborations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Directed Independent Study
Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality Law and Risk Management
Research for Doctoral Dissertation
GIS and Spatial Analysis for Tourism and Social Data
Applied Multivariate Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality
Ecotourism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gainesville, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Tourism & Leisure View 118 other Masters in Tourism & Leisure in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. Applicants should refer directly to their intended academic units for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) requirements. If required, academic test scores are used in the context of a holistic credential review process.

Tuition Fees

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31872 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31872 USD / year

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In-State

12740 USD / year

≈ 12740 USD / year

Living costs

Gainesville

United States

900 - 1335 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why Study Tourism and Recreation Management at the University of Florida?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Gainesville

Financing

Funding

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