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Sports and Recreation Management
62 Credit Associate DegreeProgram Description
The Sports and Recreation Management Associate Degree program includes the skills and knowledge earned in business leadership; finance, sales, risk management administration, marketing, promotion, and event coordination. This program combines a solid business background, with the study of recreation, sports, wellness and promotional management.
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Approximate Program Cost
$10,611
Tuition & Fees:
$10,274
Books & Supplies: $337
Books & Supplies: $337
Starting Salary
$24,149–$35,162
Average,
according to Economic Modeling Specialists International
Financial Aid
Available
Total financial aid offered may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA).
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Detailed Program Information
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
Courses
The Sports and Recreation Management Associate Degree is a 62 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This program integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ways that actively engage students, reflect current industry practice and build career-ready competencies. Grounded in an applied, student-centered approach, AI is used not as a shortcut, but as a tool to deepen learning and strengthen decision-making.
Within Active Learning, students use AI to create, test and refine solutions tied to real-world recreation settings. Through scenario-based simulations — such as facility challenges, risk management situations and leadership decisions — students generate plans and evaluate AI-supported outcomes using course concepts. This hands-on approach strengthens critical thinking while connecting learning across programming, operations, finance and leadership.
Aligned with Industry Inspired practices, students mirror how parks and recreation professionals are using AI for planning, communication and efficiency. They develop program proposals, draft community messaging and explore workflow improvements, all while applying a people-first mindset. This ensures students understand both the value of AI and the importance of human judgment in community-centered work.
Through Mapped Competencies, AI integration strengthens key skills in operational planning, professional communication, supervision, hiring practices and ethical technology use. Three primary applications drive this impact: AI-supported program planning, AI-enhanced communication and AI in hiring and supervision. In each case, students refine AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy, authenticity and effectiveness.
The result is increased student engagement, confidence and job readiness. Graduates leave prepared to use emerging tools thoughtfully — combining technical awareness with strong communication, leadership and decision-making skills that reflect NTC’s commitment to accessible, high-quality education and student success.
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Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213.
Please see program outcomes data below. Full student learning outcomes, graduation, retention, and course completion rates are available upon request.
Number of Graduates
| Academic Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | N/A |
| 2021–2022 | N/A |
| 2022–2023 | 2 |
| 2023–2024 | 0 |
| 2024–2025 | 3 |
Retention Rate (% Retained Next Academic Year)
| Cohort | Retention Rate |
|---|---|
| 2019 Cohort | N/A |
| 2020 Cohort | 46.15% |
| 2021 Cohort | 50.00% |
| 2022 Cohort | 46.15% |
| 2023 Cohort | 50.00% |
Three-Year Graduate Rate (% Graduated Within Three Academic Years)
| Cohort | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| 2019 Cohort | N/A |
| 2020 Cohort | 15.38% |
| 2021 Cohort | 0.00% |
| 2022 Cohort | N/A |
| 2023 Cohort | N/A |
Transfer Information
You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
Carroll University
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
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Cost of Attendance
2025–2026 Estimated Academic Year Budgeted Cost of Attendance
The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is a budget that includes categories of expenses that a student can expect to incur while attending college. The COA does not reflect actual charges. It is an average based on the estimated living costs typical of our region. In determining the cost of attendance, Northcentral Technical College uses the budget established by the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Financial Aid Budget Work Group. This budget is used to determine financial need for all students who apply for financial aid. A student’s cost of attendance is composed of all educational expenses that can be included for financial aid purposes that a student may accrue while pursuing their education for the year (or semester, if enrolled less than a year). A student’s financial aid cannot exceed their cost of attendance. Schools are required to provide a fuller picture of what it may cost students to pursue their degree, not just what they will owe in tuition/fees and books/supplies.
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| Full-time Tuition (based on a total of 30 credits, 15 credits fall and 15 credits spring) |
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| Living Expenses (Housing & Food) | $3,182 | $10,305 | ||
| Books / Supplies | $1,463 | $1,463 | ||
| Transportation | $4,103 | $4,103 | ||
| Personal Expenses | $3,065 | $3,065 | ||
| Loan Fees | $85 | $85 | ||
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* Tuition listed is based on approved rates for the 2025–2026 academic year. Rates are approved each March by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board and estimated budgets are updated at that time.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, the Wisconsin Resident tuition rate is $152.85 per credit plus a minimum $5.00 material fee and $13.44 per credit activity fee. Out-of-State resident tuition is $229.28 per credit plus a minimum $5.00 material fee and $13.44 per credit activity fee.
Students awarded Federal Direct Loan(s) also have an average of the mandatory loan fees automatically added to their COA.
Students with disability-related expenses may contact the Financial Aid Office to have their additional expenses considered. Disability-related expenses include but are not limited to: personal assistance, equipment, and supplies. The Financial Aid Office may potentially include disability expenses in the COA that are not provided by other assisting agencies.
NTC also offers a Net Price Calculator to help estimate costs.
For more information regarding billed tuition and fees visit https://www.ntc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about how the financial aid process works. Please feel free to reach out for more information.
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NTC Financial Aid Office
- 715.803.1647
- financialaid@ntc.edu
Admissions Process
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