Tourism and Recreation Management

​Classes involve readings, discussions, projects, field trips as well as simulations and reflection papers that tie their personal experiences with the material at hand. There will be many opportunities for students to write papers, make presentations and solve problems as well as work in groups. Most importantly, students will engage with other like-minded students to work together and help each other build a knowledge base and a network that will serve each student’s interest long after graduation.

The Director of the program, Dr. ​Robert Arnold, began as a faculty member at Thomas More College in 1995. He holds a Masters of Business Administration, a Juris Doctorate in Law, and a Ph.D. of Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Sports Marketing. He  teaches undergraduate courses in sports and entertainment marketing and in business law as well as a graduate courses in legal, political, and regulatory environment.  Prior to joining the faculty he maintained a law practice with a small firm in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. He also had 8 years of professional business experience prior to practicing law.

​Every student who graduates from the tourism and recreational management program is required to do an internship.  This is the first step in the process of starting a career in the industry.  Several students have been able to parlay their internship into a full time position.  Others have used their internship as a way to check out certain industries and companies to see if it’s a good fit. Others have used their internship to make connections and build a solid resume.  Regardless of the reason, students will find that gaining this experience is invaluable as they move from college student to full time professional.

​There are no special requirements for admission. Once you are admitted to the University, you can start right away into the sports and entertainment marketing courses in your first year.