Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management . We improve the quality of people's lives and the livability of their communities by developing, communicating, and applying knowledge and educating professionals committed to providing park, recreation and tourism resources that are environmentally, socially, and economically beneficial. Undergraduate Reaching your career goals Preparing for a career in the profession can begin at the NCSU Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management program. NCSU has the only graduate tourism management program curriculum in North Carolina.
Tourism is currently the state's second largest industry.
NCSU also has the only natural resources recreation program in the state. The Geographic Informations Systems Laboratory students use in this program is the largest of its kind in the country managed by a recreation department. Diverse challenges NCSU students in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management address challenges like educating people to appreciate and use the environment for enjoyment with no detrimental impact and enhancing life through the positive use of leisure time. Students discover the opportunity of working with people of all ages and backgrounds who are pursuing the leisure activities of their choice. Student trips to state, city and county parks and forests enhance instruction in outdoor recreation management.