Training goals

This major introduces and integrates the curriculum system, faculty team and teaching resources of Arizona State University's Parks and Recreation Management program. It aims to cultivate professional interdisciplinary talents with a global vision, who are familiar with tourism planning, national park management and heritage management. Graduates of this program should also possess independent innovation capabilities.

Core courses

Public Land Management, Community Services and Professions, Recreation Planning and Facility Development, Inclusive Community Development, Assessment & Evaluation of Community Services, Human Geography, Introduction to Physical Geography, Principles of Urban and Rural Planning, Introduction to GlS and Computer-Aided Design

Prospects

Possessing professional skills and knowledge in urban-rural planning and landscape and leisure management, graduates are able to engage in the planning of tourist destinations, scenic spots, cultural and natural heritage sites and regional tourism.                                 

With a grasp of intercultural communication, English proficiency, and scientific research and innovation abilities, students can work in product-development, design, urban-rural planning, and other planning sectors in estate companies as well as international planning and consulting firms.

Graduates in the above discipline can pursue further education with considerable research capability.