Canada has a multi-billion dollar sports industry. To excel in it, you need a solid understanding of recreation and the business smarts to develop and deliver successful products or services. Whether you dream of working for a major league hockey team, bringing recreational programs to low-income communities, developing a sports marketing program to attract new audiences, or running your own athletic gear startup, youre going to need a strong foundation in business. Get a head start on your career with Recreation and Sport Business (sometimes known as a sports management degree at other universities), which provides nearly two years of paid co-op work experience before you graduate. Build your business expertise. Along with courses from our top-ranked Recreation and Leisure Studies department, you'll gain valuable skills in marketing, communications, finance, management, and more. Real-world experience. From industry case studies and projects to practicums and experiential learning, youll learn from experts in the field.