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Breda University of Applied Sciences
Master in Sustainable Outdoor Hospitality Management
- Breda, Netherlands
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Europe’s first master's degree in hospitality and camping resort management. A multiple-degree professional master’s program in which you combine theory and practice is offered at universities in the Netherlands, Croatia, and Spain. The demand for outdoor hospitality accommodation is growing fast in Europe, which has prompted a need for highly qualified professionals who can manage the business well in cooperation with local authorities.
Prescott College
MA in Outdoor Education Leadership
- Prescott, USA
MA
Blended
As informed professionals, outdoor educators are critical thinkers who can support positive change in individuals, organizations, and society. Outdoor educators understand ecological and human systems and help address some of the challenges facing society today, including health issues, environmental issues, social justice issues, and sustainability issues.
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Master Programs in Tourism and Hospitality Parks and Recreation Management Outdoor Leadership
A master’s degree usually requires anywhere from one to three years of study after a student has earned a bachelor’s degree. Programs can have either a professional or a research focus. They are available in almost any subject area.
What is a Master in Leadership? This higher education degree teaches leadership skills to outdoor educators and adventure seekers. Students may learn to facilitate outdoor experiences and develop survival skills. Most programs offer courses that take students outside, where they work with small groups, conduct research and participate in class discussions. Students may take courses in experiential education theory and philosophy, leadership principles and practices, group processing and facilitation, wilderness medicine, environmental stewardship and ethics. This degree tends to attract outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.
People in these programs can develop many interesting skills. They often become proficient in wilderness medicine, which would prepare them to use limited resources to handle emergency medical situations. Students also may learn to lead and listen.
A Master in Outdoor Leadership is only available at particular universities. Courses can vary greatly, depending on the program. Because of this, students are encouraged to contact the school of their choice for information about costs.
There are exciting opportunities for someone with a master’s degree in outdoor leadership. Students usually learn valuable research skills that allow them to contribute to the body of knowledge surrounding outdoor adventure. They gain a unique skill set that prepares them for a surprisingly wide array of job opportunities, despite the niche program focus. Graduates may find themselves qualified for interesting positions, such as survival instructor, adventure photographer and writer, natural resources manager, recreation programmer, recreation superintendent or grade school outdoor programmer.
A Master’s in Outdoor Leadership is a special degree offered only at select universities. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.