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Recreation Management and Community Development

International Year One (UTP Stage II): Recreation Management and Community Development

International Year One (UTP Stage II): Recreation Management and Community Development Program is equivalent to the first year of the Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development degree program at UM. This program provides you with practical experience in community development, sport and event management, sustainable tourism and environmental management, and social and cultural development.


Duration

  • 3 terms

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Location

  • Winnipeg
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Your pathway to the University of Manitoba

High school
ICM International Year One (UTP Stage II)
2nd Year University of Manitoba

Why choose UM’s Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development?

  • The Recreation Management and Community Development Program combines components from business, program development, science, public policy, and community engagement, among others.
  • The program is very applicable in developing community budgets, expanding municipal programs, working with diverse populations, and building public policy.
  • For more details, visit UM’s Recreation Management and Community Development home page.

Second year of your University of Manitoba degree

Once you successfully complete ICM’s International Year One (UTP Stage II): Recreation Management and Community Development program, you are ready to apply into your second year at UM in the following degree programs:

  • Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development.

To be eligible to progress to second year at UM, you must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at ICM and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 upon completion of International Year One (UTP Stage II). Please see the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management admissions bulletin and the UM Course Calendar regarding admission requirements for this specific program. Students who meet the International Year One (UTP Stage II) completion requirements but who do not meet the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management’s admissions requirements and competitive GPA will be eligible to apply to either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science, subject to UM’s admissions regulations.

Career opportunities

Communities in Canada and worldwide look for trained recreation professionals, particularly those with a Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development, to help lead recreation initiatives, build leisure-focused programs for various age groups, and make a difference in their neighbourhoods. Students can find opportunities in industries including culture and leisure, health and wellness, and travel and tourism. Start exploring your future career path.

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