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    Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy

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    Boulder, USMSOnline30 months
    $26,139.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    30
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder is a 30-credit, 30-month, online MS program based in Boulder, US. Tuition is $26,139.

    About the program

    The program covers outdoor recreation business and leadership, public lands policy, resilient communities, and inclusivity and belonging in the outdoor recreation economy. Students complete stackable certificates and project courses applying economic, legal, political, environmental, socio-cultural, ethical, and inclusive perspectives.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 25, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL score of 75 (internet-based)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS score of 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible (fully online program does not qualify for US student visa)

    $18,656.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder is $26,139 across 30 required credits.
    Is Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder online or in-person?
    Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder take to complete?
    Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder is structured around 30 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
    What work-permit options follow Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder?
    Post-completion work rights for Online Master of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy at University of Colorado Boulder: Not eligible (fully online program does not qualify for US student visa)