Tourism and leisure industry are not one of the largest industries in the world and continue to grow in Oregon and throughout the country. As a graduate of this program, you will become a leader, educator and entrepreneur in the most important natural spaces. You will find yourself inside a fascinating, constantly changing industry and will be able to bring to the lives of other people exciting adventures, create new businesses much more. Two specializations are offered: — Tourism Management Students will learn to work with communities, non-governmental organizations and governments around the world to plan and manage tourism opportunities. $ Students will also learn how recreation and nature work together, and what benefits, compromises and challenges arise when it comes to tourism. — Managing outdoor recreation Students will learn how to manage public land, including national parks and forests, and private land. $ They will continue their careers in government agencies such as National Parks or the U.S. Forest Service, or local governments in parks and recreation departments.