MS Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy (MORE) is an interdisciplinary, applied master’s degree that prepares professionals to become creative, thoughtful leaders across the outdoor recreation economy sector. The program leverages University of Colorado Boulder’s academic excellence and experience in professional graduate education, as well as the State of Colorado’s deep connection with the outdoor recreation economy. The program is industry responsive, creates widespread access and provides innovative, fully online learning opportunities.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Environmental Studies | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

Career pathways

In addition to a general knowledge of the main elements of the outdoor recreation economy and specific knowledge of sustainable leadership, public lands and natural resources policy, building resilient communities through outdoor recreation and inclusivity and belonging in the outdoor recreation economy , students will gain career-relevant skills in project management, communication and systems th

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the Master of Outdoor Recreation Economy degree will conform to the requirements set by the Graduate School. No coursework may be transferred into this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 24,657 for the whole programme (2026-27). Tuition only for the full 30-credit fully online Professional Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy (Fall 2026-Spring 2027 rates, linear per-credit-hour); excludes student fees, books and one-time new student fee. In-state rate. Source

International applicants: USD 26,967 for the whole programme (2026-27). Tuition only for the full 30-credit fully online Professional Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy (Fall 2026-Spring 2027 rates, linear per-credit-hour); excludes student fees, books and one-time new student fee. Out-of-state/international rate Source

Graduate programmes set their own entry terms and deadlines on their programme pages; all deadlines are 10:00 pm Mountain Time. Fall, spring and summer terms are billed for graduate students.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants, payable online. GRE or GMAT requirements and deadlines vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/graduateschool/admissions

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