旅游业已成为世界上最大的行业和雇主。基于自然的旅游业是旅游业中最重要和增长最快的部门之一，包括与自然和文化资源（例如，生态旅游，探险旅游，土著旅游）互动的景点，活动和经验。该学位课程检查基于自然的旅游系统的各个组成部分，重点介绍该行业的企业家观点和可持续性问题。为了反映该领域的跨学科性以及相关的职业方向，学生可以从以下专业领域中进行选择：市场营销与企业家精神，户外教育与领导力，土著/文化旅游或环境与社会。
Your passion for the outdoors has never been more important, and can lead to a rewarding life and career providing and managing outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism experiences, institutions, and destinations. Develop the skills and knowledge to identify, develop, critically assess, and sustainably manage human leisure activities such as ecotourism, adventure recreation, and wilderness travel that are happening in diverse and contested landscapes where nature and culture are both valued.<br><br>This program appeals to those who are enthusiastic about the outdoors and want to ensure it will be used in a sustainable manner for future generations to enjoy. <br><br>You will examine the provision of nature-based tourism and outdoor recreation, with an emphasis on sustainability issues, social and environmental justice, and an entrepreneurial perspective. Students choose from areas of specialization including: Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Outdoor Education and Leadership, Communities and Tourism, or Environment and Society.<br><br>Career Paths<br>Business owner, guide outfitter<br>Tourism manager<br>Outdoor educator<br>Recreation or camp director<br>Economic development officer<br>Park warden