Outdoor Industry Management

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Lead Innovation in the Outdoor Industry with the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA

Elevate your career in the thriving outdoor industry with the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA concentration in Outdoor Industry Management. Tailored for professionals aspiring to leadership roles in sectors such as travel and hospitality, outdoor recreation, ski and snow sports, and more, this interdisciplinary program integrates essential business skills with specialized knowledge crucial for industry sustainability and growth.

Offered jointly by the Graduate School of Business at the University of Southern º£½ÇÉçÇø and the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø School of Law, our program prepares you to navigate the complexities of the outdoor industry. Gain insights and practical skills to drive innovation, enhance sustainability, and lead dynamic ventures in natural environments.

Discover your potential to shape the future of outdoor industry management with the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA. Explore how you can blend passion with business acumen to make a lasting impact in this exciting field.

Fast Facts

  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Hours Required:
    MBA Core, 24
    Concentration: 9
  • Modality: Available 100% online

% of Students Working Full-Time

Average Years of Work Experience

Potential Careers

  • Outdoor Recreation Director
  • Adventure Tourism Manager
  • Ecotourism Consultant
  • Outdoor Gear Product Manager
  • Environmental Sustainability Manager
  • Trail Development Manager
  • Outdoor Education Program Director

Curriculum Requirements

All MBA students must complete 8 Core Courses:

  • Financial Accounting for Decision Making (MBA 609)
  • Management of Contemporary Organizations (MBA 626)
  • Global Supply Chain Networks (MBA 637)
  • Strategic Decision Making (MBA 649)
  • Financial Management (MBA 651)
  • Managerial Marketing (MBA 670)
  • Strategic Data Analysis (BUA 601)
  • Foundations of Business Intelligence (BUA 680)

Choose 3 Outdoor Industry Management Electives:

  • Land Use (LAW 635)
  • Natural Resources (LAW 633)
  • Internship in the Outdoor Industry (MBA 695)
  • Independent Study (MBA 698)

The º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA is a STEM-designated degree with subject-area prerequisites in specific aspects of accounting (financial and managerial), economics (macro and micro), finance, and statistics. During the admissions process, the admissions team reviews applicants’ transcripts and work history to determine if they meet the program requirements. If it is determined that they still need prerequisites, the applicant will be assigned foundation courses to complete before they can register for classes.

The foundation courses are non-credit-bearing and self-paced and are designed as a faster and more cost-effective method of fulfilling the program prerequisites than full-semester, traditional undergraduate courses. However, admitted students can take traditional undergraduate courses to meet the requirements, should they choose. Each foundation course is designed to be completed in 15-20 hours at the user’s pace.