M.Sc Recreation - Tourism Management at Indiana University [IU BLOOMINGTON], Bloomington Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

M.Sc. in Recreation - Tourism Management at Indiana University: Fees, Eligibility, Entry Requirements, Admission Deadlines & Scholarships

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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Recreation - Tourism Management)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #101 out of 300 by ARWU Global Ranking 2021

$28,367 /Yr


Important Alert

  • Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Jan 15, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$28367

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing & Food$12431
Transportation$2958

Per Credit Tuition Fee:  $ 1620.4

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$26098
2022$26173
2021$24898

Important Dates

  • The Upcoming Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake is Tentative Based on Previous Year’s.
EventApplication Date
Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake Jan 15, 2026
Final Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake Apr 1, 2026

Applications are now Passed for Fall 2025 Intake, with classes starting on September 2025. The course covers topics such as tourism research, leisure philosophy, destination marketing, ecotourism management, organizational leadership, financial management in tourism, strategic planning, legal aspects of recreation, contemporary tourism issues, and practical experience through internships or a master's project or thesis. 

The M.Sc. in Recreation - Tourism Management from Indiana University includes the following modules:

Years

 Core Modules

 Optional Modules

Year 1

  • Introduction to Statistics in Public Health

  • Philosophy of Leisure and Recreation

  • Foundational Issues in Tourism Research

  • Administrative Theory and Management Practices in Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Public Lands

  • Contemporary Issues in Tourism Studies

  • Introduction to Research in Health & Wellness Design

  • Ecotourism: Management and Systems

  • Legal Aspects of Recreation

  • Leisure as a Determinant of Health

 Year 2 
  • Organizational Leadership in Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Public Lands

  • Fiscal or Financial Management in Recreation/Public Health

Capstone (Choose One):

  • Master’s Project in Administration

  • Master’s Thesis

  • Internship in Recreation and Parks

  • Strategic Planning and Management in Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Public Lands

  • Economics and Marketing for Leisure and Tourism


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

 Requirement Type

 Details

 School Name

 School of Public Health

Academic Qualification

  • Degree Requirement: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university at the time of entry.
  • GPA Requirement: Minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Standardized Test Scores: Official GRE scores (Not Required its Optional).
 Country Specific Requirements
  •  4-year Bachelor’s Degree.
  •  3-year Bachelor’s + 1-year Master’s Degree.

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS, IELTS Online, or IELTS Indicator: Minimum overall band score of 6.5.
  • Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTEA): Minimum score of 54.
  • TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Minimum score of 79.
  • TOEFL Essentials: Minimum score of 8.
  • Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105.
  • Program for Intensive English (PIE): Completion of Level 7.
  • ELS Center in the U.S.: Completion of Level 112.

Documents Required

  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates.
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency.
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP).
  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR).
  • Proof of Work Experience (If Have).
  • Copy of Passport.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Application Link

Application Link

Application Fee

 $ 70

 Course Credits  35 Credits

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

300 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

110 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

70

Application Fees

35

ECTS Credits


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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Global Citizen ScholarshipOne-time award of $7,500Current IU international students demonstrating outstanding contributions to IU



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