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Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies
- Grand Junction, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Science at Colorado Mesa University with a major in Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies, 120 semester credit hours.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including ENTR 300 Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Professional Guiding
- Ski Area Management and Operations
- Outdoor Education
- Outdoor Industry Business and Marketing
- Public Lands Management
- Summer Camp Administration
Curriculum
- ENTR 300 Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- ENVS 304 Environmental Science for Outdoor Recreation
- OREC 305 Outdoor Industry Business
- OREC 335 Public Lands Management
- KINE 342 Sport Law and Recreation Risk Management
- OREC 350 Nature-Based Interventions for Individual and Community Health
- OREC 400 Outdoor Industry Project Management
- ENTR 401 Entrepreneurial Finance
- OREC 405 Outdoor Recreation Leadership
- Programming
- Education
- and Assessment
- KINE 480 Inclusive Physical Activity
- POLS 488 Environmental Politics and Policy
- OREC 311 Avalanche Rescue Techniques and Theory
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
- Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
- Proof of funds for one year (I-20)
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- Oxford ELLT 6
- Pearson 50
- SAT Critical Reading 470+
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,161, $23,460 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Grand Junction) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic program division requires confirmation. |
| Department | Department of Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,161, $23,460 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,328 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale), IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, Oxford ELLT 6, Pearson 50, SAT Critical Reading 470+.