Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma

About this programme

The first term of the Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma starts in mid-August (not September). Students are required to be available in person starting mid-August. Connect your passion for outdoor adventure, education and conservation with a career in CapU's Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma program. Through classroom study, relevant field trips, and work experience, you'll develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to contribute to the exciting outdoor recreation industry. In this industry-recognized program that has been running since 1972, you will expand your skills in select courses, such as backpacking, sea kayaking and winter travel, while learning the essentials of management and leadership and how to travel outdoors safely and ethically. Your passion for the outdoors, along with the training in the program, will prepare you for future careers in areas such as parks management (as a Park Ranger), conservation, adventure guiding, entrepreneurship, recreation programming and outdoor education. You'll also participate in a paid co-op work experience during your first summer semester to strengthen your professional network and support your career development. You'll grow your expertise with training in several vital areas including nature interpretation and stewardship, leadership (knowing the self and leading others), risk management, marketing and financial planning. If backcountry adventuring is your passion, choose where to grow your skills in areas such as alpine travel, avalanche safety, backpacking, sea kayaking or winter travel.