Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

Our career-focused bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality offers superior preparation for one of the world’s most exciting industries. You’ll gain more than 500 hours of hands-on workplace experience, while learning from faculty who’ve spent years in the travel and leisure industry and have extensive professional connections. The degree provides you with a comprehensive overview of recreation and tourism trends, marketing tools, audience segments and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Launched in 1964, UNC’s pioneering program has a long tradition of educating industry leaders. Our graduates work all over the world, with a particularly strong presence in Colorado’s world-class recreation, tourism and hospitality sites. You’ll enter the job market with outstanding skills, experience and connections.

University of Northern Colorado's Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business (MCB) delivers excellence in business education.

We recognize group decision-making is pivotal in today's business environment, so students’ teams are prevalent inside our classrooms. Internships, real-world classroom projects and memberships in professional organizations provide practical experience to prepare you for the business world.

University of Northern Colorado offers highly ranked programs with small class sizes - which allows students to connect with faculty and each other on a more personal level.