Lincoln University's Postgraduate Diploma in Parks, Recreation and Tourism will provide graduates with a coherent understanding of parks, recreation and tourism at an advanced level. Graduates will possess an understanding of the complexity of the recreation, parks and tourism sectors, and how elements such as political systems, policy bodies, world and/or local economic and environmental change, can affect individual business decisions and long term planning within these sectors. Specifically, all graduates will have an advanced understanding of parks, recreation and tourism; advanced knowledge and understanding of the behaviour of recreationalists and tourists, and the workings of those offering recreation and tourism services; the ability to contribute to recreation planning and development, at a range of levels, with an understanding of the complexities and nuances of the recreation or tourism industry; and an understanding of methodological issues.

A relevant degree with at least a B- grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses