Leading a Sustainable Business in the Outdoor Recreation Industry - Graduate Certificate

The outdoor recreation industry sector includes outdoor recreation product manufacturers, supply chains, retailers, lodging and transportation services, guides and resort operators, among a host of others. Demand for advanced outdoor technical apparel, footwear and equipment drives innovation and entrepreneurism. It creates jobs for highly skilled workers in diverse fields such as technology, product design, manufacturing, sustainability and global commerce. In addition to product and service innovation, the sector needs a talent pipeline that understands policy, community economic development and sustainability. Many parts of the industry are committing more resources to social responsibility, community support and environmental sustainability—but do not have the talent sophistication to effectively integrate these objectives.

This certificate provides the knowledge and tools to better integrate sustainability into outdoor recreation industry operations.

Requirements

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

• Gain knowledge of leadership skills for the outdoor recreation industry sector.
• Gain an understanding of circular economy and sustainable business practices.
• Learn tools for tracking and measuring sustainability.