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Recreation Management (BSc)(BMgmt) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Manage and lead recreational programs and services. This unique program is offered jointly by Dalhousie’s Faculty of Health (School of Health and Human Performance) and the Faculty of Management. After five years, you’ll graduate with both Bachelor of Science (Recreation) and Bachelor of Management degrees. You’ll have the business know-how and recreation management skills you’ll need to start an exciting career in the growing recreation and leisure service industry.

Faculty: Management  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

You’ll have a wide variety of courses to choose from as you complete your degrees. In your first year, you’ll take a mixture of introductory courses in areas such as Recreation and Leisure Studies, Management, Economics, and Sociology.

Career pathways

The demand for professionals in the field of recreation and leisure is increasing as people, communities, and governments prioritize healthier lifestyles. Because you’ll graduate with two degrees, you can find career options that combine both recreation and management while also having the flexibility to find opportunities that may focus on one or the other.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum overall average: 70% Academic English 12 (min. 70%) Academic Math 12 (min. 70%) Three additional academic subjects Learn about admissions requirements for international students

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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