Program Overview
The Recreation and Tourism at California State University East Bay is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Recreation and Tourism programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hayward, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Recreation and Tourism programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods in Leisure Studies
- Philosophical Foundations and Theories of Leisure
- Strategies in Staff Supervision
- Organizational Development in Leisure
- Current Management Topics in Leisure
- Critical Analysis of Leisure Research
- Planning, Development, and Management of Sustainable Tourism
- Advanced Social Justice and Professional Ethics
- Strategic Leadership in Leisure
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. It is expected that most students applying for this program will have a BS in Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism.
- If your undergraduate degree is not in Recreation or Hospitality, you may need some foundational courses. This will be determined when your transcript and work experience are evaluated by a graduate advisor or the department chair.
- GPA of 2.75 in last 60 hours of course work is required.
- Must have 2 years of work experience in the field
- Acceptable TOEFL minimum score of 550\xc2\xa0
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended
- Current resume
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University East Bay directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University East Bay
California State University East Bay
Hayward, California
California State University, East Bay is a public university in Hayward, California. The university is part of the California State University system and offers 136 undergraduate and 60...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 60